I need help finding a chair - "the perfect chair"
Friday, November 13, 2009I've been looking for a little while now for a fun chair to use as a prop for my photo shoots. I've got the perfect locations to use it in. I just need to find it. Apparently I haven't been looking hard enough.
That's where I need your help. I haven't been able to put enough time into the hunt, between putting a great amount of time into building the photography business, being a full time graphic designer, a full time mom of a two year old and a wife (listed in no particular order :).
Some of you love to look for stuff and come across cool finds or know people that love to look for stuff and/or always come across the right thing at the right time.
Well, here is what I'm looking for - a victorian style chair or even a little sofa. No, it does not need to be in great condition. I'm going for the vintage look - victorian, but vintage. A mossy green, purple, burgundy, red, blue, chocolate brown, or even a mustard colored one would make my day :)
I'll post a few pictures I came across on google (and links to the pages where I got them from, for credit) to give you a better idea of what I have in mind. I am not trying to get a new one, so do keep that in mind when you come across chairs listed at a few hundred or thousands of dollars ;) I might be interested in those in a couple of years when the studio is up and running, but for now I am looking for something that I can haul around and have in different outdoor settings.
What's in it for you? A fun (free) portrait photo session, the printed set of all the proofs from the session (20-25 5x7 prints) and three digital files of your choice, from the session. That's if I buy the chair you find. It is a hunt definitely worth your time ;) You can tell I have my heart set on one.
Over the last few months I've seen several fellow photographers come across great finds, comparable to the images posted, and get them for anywhere from free to $40 (estate sales and Craigslist). So I know that those rare gems are out there. It just takes the right person to find them. And maybe you are the right person. Unless you see me posting pictures of it know that I am still on the lookout and keep hunting :)
Thank you for spreading the word about this. You have my gratitude.
E-mail me if you have any more questions, or you think you found what I'm looking for.
Reader Comments (3)
I'm looking for the same thing. These puppies are not easy to find it seem... especially in Wyoming! Let us know when and where you find one and if you had to trade your left arm for it. Good luck!
I found a few. Here are the links! I hope this helps!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorian-Walnut-Carved-Fruit-Blue-Velvet-Chair-c1910_W0QQitemZ390121444011QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item5ad50cd2ab
http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Cast-Iron-Bench-and-Chair-1860-80s-Grape-Vine_W0QQitemZ370292427935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZArchitectural_Garden?hash=item5637260c9f
http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-19c-ROCOCO-VICTORIAN-BOUDOIR-SLIPPER-CHAIR_W0QQitemZ310182200268QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item48384cc3cc
http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-19c-CARVED-FRENCH-OAK-ARM-CHAIR-BUTTON-TUFTED_W0QQitemZ310182200899QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item48384cc643
http://cgi.ebay.com/ESTATE-VICTORIAN-STYLE-PARLOR-CHAIR-GOLD-DAMASK_W0QQitemZ330377840506QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item4cec0dc77a
THE ONE ABOVE IS CHEAP! $49.99!!! ^^^^^^
http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORIAN-LADYS-CHAIR_W0QQitemZ320449682386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiques_Furniture?hash=item4a9c4a1bd2
I REALLY HOPE THAT THIS HELPS! EBAY HAS A LOT OF GOOD ONES! I WOULD CHECK THEM OUT ASAP BECAUSE THEY MIGHT NOT STAY ON FOR VERY LONG! GOOD LUCK!
-MacKenzie
michelle, it is true - they are not necessarily easy to find. I will definitely let you know. I there there is one somewhere with my name all over it ;)) I sure hope it is not going to take an arm and a leg to acquire it :)
mackenzie actually found some really cool ones on e-bay. thanks mackenzie! those are great finds. I will look into them more closely.