Accent chair with a twist

One of my many enjoyable tasks I like to do when decorating is to use old furniture in my client's designs and apply a modern, eclectic motif. Take the rococo/empire style chair in the photo below. The chair was handed down through my client's family. The rococo style turned heads in England back in 1730 even though it had reached it's peak in France by then.This chair has your standard rococo period style with lively curves and interlaced with flowers on the back hold and notice how the legs curve inward to reflect the Empire period popular in 1800's in France. The fabric I used to give it a modern twist is a micro fiber-suede in burnt orange. I think the fabric tones down the chair's busy curves and pattern and compliments the finish giving the chair a contemporary look. Today maybe some people find this chair style too traditional and would ignore it's popular appeal in design & architecture history. I on the other hand like to apply a compliment of furniture styles to a room. This type of chair would look great in an eclectic motif for anyone looking for additional seating or who has a small space with the need for extra seating. Keep rococo and the empire style in mind when you want to add a conversation piece or focal point to your decor. These pieces can be found at many antique markets you just have to know where to look. Good hunting.