When I got my desk chair it had a black wooly seat cushion. First off I’m not a huge fan of solid black in interiors and secondly the fabric was a bit scratchy so during the cold months I kept a sheep skin on the seat. That started to feel a bit too warm as spring came along so I decided to cover the seat with fabric.
I chose Aristidia by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Because that fabric is so expensive (I always feel guilty after shopping at ST…) I didn’t get enough to make a proper cover for back and front but instead just cut a square, zig-zagged around it and then pinned the fabric to the back of the cushion with safety pins.
This way I saved on fabric but can also remove it for easy cleaning AND if I want to use it elsewhere for something else I can. Because of the width of the fabric I even have a piece left over for a small pillow cover! Not so bad after all.
Looks nice, not as strict. Yay pillow cover to come! :)
Posted by: Leena | May 23, 2012 at 07:51 AM
What a beautyfull fabric! Josef Frank is a master, when it comes to fabric design...
Posted by: nicolezh | May 23, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Beautiful-but do the cats like it? :)
Posted by: Kim | May 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM
When you wrote expensive, I didn't think it was THAT expensive - OMG! I most certainly understand why you didn't cover the back :)
Posted by: Lisbeth | May 23, 2012 at 01:00 PM
I really covet those Josef Frank textiles and always have my eyes open for fabrics that resemble his style. My husband and I were lucky enough to be in Stockholm when there was a JF exhibit (more than a couple of years ago - isn't time strange?) and the beauty was enough to make you faint! Love the idea of only covering the front of the cushion and now you have got my mind working...
Posted by: Gemma | May 23, 2012 at 02:51 PM
When I have a small piece of something special too (like hand made paper), I try to find ways of using that will allow me reuse it again as well. Smart thinking!
Posted by: homestilo | May 23, 2012 at 03:58 PM
It looks lovely Benita. Completley worth the splurdge! I got myself for my birthday some Josef Frank material here and made two cushions for my bed an a small one for a sofa in the room. It completely changed everything in there, so it is always nice to have some JF around! :)
Posted by: Romina | May 23, 2012 at 04:02 PM
Great idea to be able to use the fabric in another application at a later time. It is beautiful! Love that design, and looks great on the chair.
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | May 23, 2012 at 04:54 PM
Mini does :)
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | May 23, 2012 at 05:49 PM
I know! Crazy, right, for a piece of fabric!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | May 23, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Looks great x
Posted by: Hxx | May 23, 2012 at 11:15 PM
Verkligen snyggt. Och smart, med tanke på kostnaden!
Posted by: Monnah | May 24, 2012 at 10:17 AM