Spool Furniture Stacks Up Style
The classic look of spool furniture can add polish to almost any space. Let it update yours with these rooms as inspiration
Spool furniture gained popularity in the 18th century, but like most great furniture styles of European origin, there are contemporary translations. Updated versions of spool style (also called spindle style) can be seen these days in benches, side tables, chairs and lamps. The look can change drastically with fabric and finish, and different looks create their own kick for transitional, contemporary and traditional spaces.
The appeal of spool furniture is simply in the repetitive ball pattern that adds a textural and whimsical layer to a room. Here are some particularly pleasing ways designers are using spool furniture today.
The appeal of spool furniture is simply in the repetitive ball pattern that adds a textural and whimsical layer to a room. Here are some particularly pleasing ways designers are using spool furniture today.
In this contemporary-style space, the black spool chair with white upholstery adds drama.
A similarly constructed chair is completely transformed with white paint and neutral upholstery. Notice how soft and feminine it looks in this traditional setting.
Try a spool bench at a desk instead of a chair. This vintage bench was a great choice for double-wide seating at this British colonial–style desk.
This petite desk chair has just a touch of spool construction on its front legs. I would consider this space to be transitional because of this detail; without it, it would feel traditional.
Here a pair of spool chairs adds a nice visual line of repetition. Repeated spool detail on chairs, repeated chairs ... the eye likes this formula. Notice the great contrast of the black and green palette too.
Quick color change to white for these dining chairs and you have instant modern detail. I love the contrast of the chairs against the gray walls. This is what I would refer to as "soft modern." The modern lines are there, but they're softened by texture and slipcovers. Very California.
One great advantage with a spool-style chair is how great it looks from the back. The textural back makes this chair versatile for placement.
The spool detail in this petite end table is repeated in the staircase detailing. This table, like the architectural details in the rest of this space, is strong but toned down by a simple color. This traditional space feels very fresh and curated with a few stately pieces.
Tell us: How does this furniture detail translate for you — modern, traditional or transitional? Let us know in the Comments section.
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Tell us: How does this furniture detail translate for you — modern, traditional or transitional? Let us know in the Comments section.
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