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Celebrating a Classic: Spool-Turned Furniture
See how a timeless woodworking style from the 19th century blends beautifully with just about any décor
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating... More »
Ever since Victorian-era woodworkers discovered how much fun they could have with a lathe, spool-turned furniture (so named because it looks like spools stacked together) has cycled in and out of fashion. These days, it's transcended trends and secured a place among America's style icons. Jenny Lind beds are probably the most recognized examples, but spool-turning crops up in all sorts of pieces and blends well with classic, contemporary and cottage interiors. Just take a look at these finds.
This night table falls right in line with the bedroom's cottage feel. The black finish keeps it from being too sweet.
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| Spooling + bergère-style chair + animal print = pure awesomeness. The turned detail adds another layer to this texture-filled space. |
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| These chairs are a little more demure, but strong enough to anchor their side of the room. |
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| A clever, loosely turned cocktail table doubles as functional sculpture. |
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Spool-turned legs are common on kitchen islands, but this oversize version is a riff on traditional style. The generous curves echo that swooping, swirly chandelier.
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When's the last time you saw a kelly-green bed frame? A coat of paint transforms this classic headboard and footboard into something unexpected.
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Here's another peppy take on a very traditional bed silhouette. The bright red makes it look fresh and fun.
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| Subtle turned railings add far more graphic interest than plain ones. |
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The spool-turned legs of this console table and bench help to soften the modern room with a graceful, old-fashioned note.
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Comments
Laurel Ennis In college, I lived in an apartment that had a spool turned sky blue bed. It was so pretty dressed with white linens. It was like sleeping in the sky.
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Casart Coverings So surprising. I clicked on your story because I like spool-turned furniture. These are all great examples but I wasn't expecting to see our picture. Thanks for using our green teenage bed photo with our Artichaut reusable wallcovering from Casart coverings.
17 months ago · Like
Lisa Frederick Laure, that sounds gorgeous! I'd love to see a photo. Casart, that wallcovering is to die for. I love it.
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Jennifer Johnson LOVE the drama of that kitchen. wow, awesomeness.
17 months ago · Like
stephfull I would love to know who makes the black side table in the first photo - it is exactly what I'm looking for.
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Ideabook updated on Dec. 15, 2011.
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