Tuesday, July 6, 2010

My Obsession with/Collection of Metal Lawn Chairs

Well we've got some sticks to burn-wanted to do that on the 4th but it was too windy. I keep several of my chairs around the fire. My husband's working on painting the back fence(that's another story) and you can see how tall the corn already is. Our outhouse in the back (I have a great [past post on that!) Hope you're 4th was Fun!
A pair of these-need to get out them out of barn Bought this one yesterday-couldn't resist the pink! Bought this one last week-different with the smaller scroll back
Fun Yellow This one needs a paint job-bad-I have three so one's off to Ella Maes for the next sale! Two of these-one in red-I put it out for the fall display Two of these-love to have them around the fire pit in pairs

I have three of these in white so one is going to Ella Maes for the next sale. I also have one in red and one in blue for my red/white/blue display! Another chair still in the barn-my favorite color -pink This is probably the most common style of chair I see when antiquing Only have one of these-simple style-needs some attention Shell back style-I have two of these This one needs some TLC -don't know what color to paint?-my dad found this one -I don't have one of these in my collection-so I may have to buy it from him Still sitting in the barn-love the color and extra detail-haven't seen another one of these

Whew -are you tired of looking at these-because I'm tired of posting them. I thought these might be of some interest because they're all so different-like we all are. That's what makes it fun-kinda like putting different chairs around the dining room table!

I usually like all my outdoor furniture to be white-we have a large yard and everything seems cohesive when it's all white. That's why my colored chairs are still in the barn, I only pull them out for special occasions like a party or holiday. These metal chairs are great for my yard because they're heavy enough to not blow away(we don't have a wind block and we see some pretty crazy winds out here on the flat prairie! They're fun to have sitting around-waiting for friends to stop by!

21 comments:

  1. I remember sitting in these kinds of chairs and bouncing in the summer sun. You sure have an awesome collection of them!
    Cool blog.
    Debbie@houseatthelake

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  2. I love these kind of chairs too, but I have never seen such a variety! They're beautiful!
    I am offering two giveaways this month! Hope you stop by!
    Kathy

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  3. I love these chairs! I also have them..one is a single glider.

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  4. you have a fabulous collection!!! the green one that is super rusty and has the scrolly design on it is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  5. You have some great chairs there! Those are pretty hard to find around here...love 'em!
    Happy WW!
    Rene

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  6. Oh, I just love your chairs!!! I had no idea there were so many different shapes, sizes, and colors!

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  7. Impossible to pick a fave...they are all fab!!!

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  8. oh they are so pretty to see, they remind me of my grandma so much.
    I just love those old chippy metal chairs, you have a great collection.
    I love the pic of them all around the fire pit.
    Amy

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  9. I had no idea that there were so many different styles of the good old metal chair! My grandparents always had some of them, so naturally I had to find some too. I think my favorite is that last one. So fancy!
    Happy White Wednesday!
    Carol

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  10. love the chairs - they are all so beautiful! the more ornate ones are so interesting, i've never seen ones like these.

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  11. I love your metal chairs. I have a few left. I have to becareful about leaving them outside. They are not too sturdy when they rust.

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  12. LOVE THOSE CHAIRS!
    should I sign you up as a Barn Chick!
    thanks for your cool comment..

    Karen

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  13. My friend will absolutely drool over those chairs..she has been wanting one for so long! They are the perfect lawn chair.

    Sylvia

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  14. Ooo, I love your chairs, but the sixth one down is my favorite. What a great design.
    Hope your day is beautiful,
    Susan
    http://simplepleasuressimpletreasures.blogspot.com/

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  15. I love your metal chairs! I rarely see them down where we live. My husband threw my one and only one out several years ago. (He hasn't heard the last of that yet. lol) But if I could I would be a collector too. I really enjoyed looking at your pictures. Nice job!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  16. Oh goodness I love your post today! I am on the hunt for a pair of these chairs! I grew up rocking away on them at my Nana's cottage on Cape Cod. Wish I had them now!! So happy I stopped by ~ thanks for the memories today!

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  17. woot! Love ALL the chairs... what a collection. Hope to get some myself one day.
    For now, I'll just enjoy looking at all the different kinds here! Thanks for visiting. Answering your question...yes the scrolly planter wire basket seems old and rusty and chippy. Kind of sharp in some places. But Very French cottage garden looking. Probably will replace the ivy eventually. I was guessing it was vintage because of it's design and condition.

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  18. WOW! WHAT A FABULOUS COLLECTION OF METAL CAHAIRS YOU HAVE! I AM SERIOUSLY JELOUS! THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY MY BLOG, MARCIA

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  19. What a great collection! There are several I've never seen before. I really love the white one with the ornate back and the light blue and white one with the rings! Thank you for a great post that was educational too!

    Happy White Wednesday!

    Blessings,
    Missy

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  20. Hello! I just stumbled across your blog, I too LOVE the old metal chairs and have about 34 peices at my lake house! you have some really cool chairs and styles iv never seen/ now will be on the hunt for! Be sure to drop on by "Everyone Goes to Mick's" and Say Hi!

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