Swarm x
Over the next few months The Husband and I are planning a little re-vamp of our house: We bought it over ten years ago as two flats and have spent much of that time doing various pretty major structural projects whilst juggling two babies. Now it’s finally the time to give it a bit of a silky lustre and add those finishing touches – the fun bits I’ve been waiting oh-so-long-for – like finding a stained glass panel for the front door where the council security glass still remains..oh joy unbounded!
It means I’ve been spending far too long in our downstairs toilet where the old interior design mags live – I’m following the principal that if it’s old and I still like it, it’s passed the ‘test of time’ test with flying colours and will last forever more. It was in a 2011 edition of Elle Decoration I found a small article about the artist Leslie Oschmann which caught my eye – she uses old canvases to make bags or to cover vintage chairs before sealing them with protective lacquer..
I love her whole aesthetic..taking something and making it more beautiful and useful. Each piece exuding character and warmth. These chairs make my heart sing.
Leslie originally came from the States where she worked with Companies such as Anthropologie before she took a complete life-style change, moving to Amsterdam, buying a bike and starting her own studio Swarm.
‘I learnt that I needed to get back to touching objects, not just trying to display or sell them..I missed the tactile’
What she does epitomises everything I love and want to embrace – classic, timeless quirky ideas with a touch of age used with care to make something both practical and beautiful that serenely stands out.
Shouldn’t be too hard then………
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
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Artist Leslie Oschmann’ s painted chairs as featured on Maison Bentley Style
Now you’ve given me ideas, hmm that table that I don’t particularly like.. they are so beautiful, quirky and classic is great combo!
These really are brilliant. Good to look at, sit on and a great bit of recycling to boot. Thanks.
Amazing chairs!
Love them! Soooo much! Xxx
How do people come up with these ideas?! Very cool–can’t wait to see your DIY version!
These are so clever!
Maintaining a home fills a void in our lives that neither career nor motherhood quite touches. May I suggest stenciling your favorite quotation somewhere in your home for inspiration? From cave paintings to cathedrals, buildings have been the container for words and images. Be a part of this literary tradition!
Fab Chairs, 🙂
Gorgeous chairs! Functional works of art!
Very unique chairs. I don’t have any chairs to paint on but if I did I would have fun painting abstract designs on them.
Ooh, LOVE those chairs!! Getting ready for some redo myself and have signed up for a furniture painting (shabby chic style) class.
outstanding!
Unique, I love these chairs. Ohh, look forward to seeing what you are going to do. Kxx
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like this on chairs! They’re kind of Rustic too.
I need a chair…