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TABLESCAPE

Oznell — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:35:54 GMT

Not earth-shaking, but thought it was interesting the way One Kings Lane threw together these modern and vintage elements in a vaguely autumnal feeling, neutral table. The old pottery and jugs blend fine with earthy but clean-lined woven leather chairs.

Makes me think of an open-air repast in the Italian countryside...

It's just a furniture store set-up, but some good thinking went into it. Love that metal caddy, casually plonked on the table!

Close-up of a simple variation on the theme.

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DREAMON — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:57:54 GMT

I love the look of this space but boy do those chairs look uncomfortable.

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millieshops — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:03:57 GMT

@Oznell I like the close-up of the table, but for me the chairs create eye clutter. No idea what I'd use instead of them.

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ManyMeows — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:35:10 GMT

🍷🍞 🧀 My first impression was dining in the French countryside on an autumn day.

Right now, I'd be happy with a fresh cup of hot coffee and a chocolate filled croissant.

It's so very simple yet very charming & welcoming.

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DSD2 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:50:03 GMT

I think the scene was created with a good eye and appealing detail. I especially like the faux tree, which I usually don't care for. I also like the vase on the mantle and the chair and pillow placed casually to the side.

I would have omitted two of the leather chairs (style and comfort lacking for me) as I agree it looks a bit cluttered.

I like everything about the second charming shot.

Thank you @Oznell !!

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gidgetgh — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:44:01 GMT

That table is just soooooo cluttered. Do people really have houses like this? When I want to eat, I just take a plate out of the cabinet and put food on it. I don't do elaborate entertaining, but that table just has too much stuff on it.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:06:21 GMT

The tablescape is very pretty to look at but far too cluttered and fussy for me. I like tablescapes that are pretty but kept to a minimum. That plant, the crock, the bowl of fruit and that basket looking thing are far too big and wide and are just in the way, IMHO!

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faeriemoon — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:18:14 GMT

I love everything about this space.

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luvzchiz — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:35:35 GMT

Not for me.

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Sooner — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:38:48 GMT

I like it. Not too cabin-like, country-retro-1950's, casual but unique and inviting. We had chairs like that in 1980, with cane backs and padded seats and they were comfy and slightly springy.

I have a flour jar in the stoneware style in my more modern kitchen and love it.

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Oznell — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:22:31 GMT

Hey, I'll take the French countryside too, @ManyMeows ! And your proposed menu of chocolate-stuffed croissants and fresh coffee, mais oui.

Me too, @faeriemoon !

Fascinated to hear the comments on chairs. I used to have Breuer-type chairs, with that characteristic bent tubing, similar to these, but with the typical Breuer caning instead of leather. For me, they made great dining chairs, not uncomfortable at all. I'd like the soft give of leather even better.

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kindred cats — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:27:41 GMT

I was going to say, I thought the chairs woven in leather would be comfortable.

Very calming tablescape!

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wagirl — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:37:43 GMT

that appeals to me except for the dinnerware on the table--think using dishes as decor is silly---but like the other things. I know its for the photos--when selling my house, the realtor wanted me to set the dining room table with dinnerware--I flat out told him no way! I did use a runner and then put out actual decor items but no dinnerware.

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ECBG — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:14:12 GMT

Beautiful! I love the chairs; leather would be very comfortable! The pottery jug adds an earthiness as does, the amber glassware, fruit, and greenery; they almost make you feel a slight breeze. I'm sure the guests wear long skirts and leather sandals!

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:12:07 GMT

This is a very pretty and inviting space! Love the muted tones, but those chairs look so uncomfortable to me...