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Modern Chairs Get Soft With Sheepskin
Yes, you can get cozy in modern chairs — just drape a sheepskin throw and let the snuggling begin
I am a Brooklyn-based writer, who writes about all sorts of DIY ventures like cooking, crafts and decorating. When I'm not on assignment, I can be found dreaming up projects for my home, which I chronicle in my blog The Little House in the City (thelittlehouseinthecityblog.com).
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Modern chairs often make strong, architectural statements in a room. However, they're not always comfortable to sit on. One smart solution is to soften them with a sheepskin throw, which will look right at home in any modern or contemporary interior.
The softness of the sheep fleece not only makes mod chairs more comfortable, it also softens the look as well. With the addition of a sheepskin, suddenly a hard-lined Bertoia chair feels a little more natural and organic.
When draping a modern chair with a sheepskin, the look is casual but considered. Follow the lead of these examples to get the look in your own home.
The softness of the sheep fleece not only makes mod chairs more comfortable, it also softens the look as well. With the addition of a sheepskin, suddenly a hard-lined Bertoia chair feels a little more natural and organic.
When draping a modern chair with a sheepskin, the look is casual but considered. Follow the lead of these examples to get the look in your own home.
An Eames rocker is certainly pleasing to the eye, but it isn't the softest choice for a nursery. In this baby's room a sheepskin throw gives the chair softness, making it a cozy place to sit with baby.
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by Emily McCall
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| Harry Bertoia's classic wire chairs are beloved by midcentury modern enthusiasts, but practical-minded folks will look at their wire frames and wonder about their comfort. Add a supple sheepskin and everyone is happy. |
by The Brick House
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The modern living room of Morgan Satterfield, blogger at The Brick House, is a study in restraint. The sheepskin throws add softness and interest to the two butterfly chairs and add a vaguely Western vibe to the space.
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| The team at Regan Baker Design knows that its important for workspaces to be comfortable. Here a white, fluffy pelt is draped over an office chair. |
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| While we wouldn't recommend leaving your sheepskins outside all the time, they are a clever way to add warmth to outdoor seating — especially when you're pushing the envelope on early-spring dining al fresco. |
by Kaylovesvintage
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A modern icon, the F510 chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, gets warmed up with the addition of a sheepskin throw.
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by Emily McCall
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| In the guest bedroom of photographer Emily McCall, a sheepskin graces the seat of a Bertoia side chair. A soft, woolly throw is always welcome in the bedroom. |
by Hufft Projects
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B&B Italia's Mart Armchair is one of those chairs that could use a touch of texture. Sheepskin adds just the right softness to this modern corner.
Tucked into a transitional space, this built-in desk area is too small for a big, comfy desk chair. Instead, a slender side chair is paired with a wooly throw for a cozy compromise.
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by Kelly Donovan
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| This luxurious gray sheepskin looks stately when displayed on an iconic Wishbone chair by Hans Wegner. |
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Design Within Reach places its natural sheepskin throw on a smooth-lined black chair for a dramatic contrast of colors and textures.
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Love the look but you're on a tight budget? The most affordable sheepskin of all is Ikea's Rens, starting at just under $30.
Comments
deedeelouise Love this ideabook! Our family in Norway uses sheepskin year 'round to soften hard furniture. They add warmth in the cold winters (inside and outdoors) and keep you cool - honestly - in warmer months. They also use genuine lambskins in baby carriages and strollers. What a clever way to soften the rides, and the lambskins keep baby warm in winter and cool in summer. I have adopted the use of sheepskins in our southern US home, particularly for furniture on our covered patio.
15 months ago · Like
kirstjen Fun gallery. I am sitting on the Aeron chair, covered with a sheepskin, as I have done for over a decade!
15 months ago · Like
aurilla Who are you kidding...no arms make for no snuggling?!? Maybe you can sit more comfortlably, but that's about it, no curling up with a good book!
14 months ago · Like
sluggodog The Sheep would like their skin back thank you!
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