Folksy Swiss Mountain Chairs — Two Different Styles That Are A Necessary Home Decor Accessory

Originally published in WSJ in January 11, 2023, 'This the ‘It’ Chair of 2023? Interior Designers Think So' this article highlights... Folksy wooden seats that hail from midcentury Europe and Scandinavia—which some design pros are calling brutalist in style—are showing up everywhere.

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We love this swiss-inspired chair as a statement piece — historical rustic meets almost sculptural. Today we're highlighting two, although different in aesthetics, interior designers whom have incorporated this folksy chair as a signature piece in (almost) each of their portfolio projects. Showing itself time and time again, each of the Designer's chairs are available on their shops. And if you're looking for more inspiration and even more vintage character, be sure and check out 1st Dibs for more options.

Starting with Nickey + Kehoe's design — traditional Swiss curves meets mid-century modern with their swiss back, spindle inspired chair available to be color matched via a Farrow & Ball color or kept as natural wood.

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Or the more traditional, muted designs of Bria Hammel from Brooke & Lou where her signature design piece in nearly all of her work is the alps inspired mountain chair shown below. WE love how in her most recent project, she color-washed it white.

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