Beauty of the Details

An important element of interior design is attention to details such as embroidered chairs.

It isn’t the things that jump out and catch your eye as you enter a room, that are important  The little things that make a house truly beautiful are particulars which are not immediately noticed. I originally spotted these embroidered chairs in a magazine and almost immediately tore it out for future reference.  The evocative design, high-quality materials and artisanal craftsmanship took my breath away. Embroidery is an old art which take a great deal of time and skill. Today, it’s no longer widely practiced and rarely found on upholstered furniture any more. So when there is a lovely example, it can be a treasure.

Interior designer Cathy Kincaid has a passion for detail. Kincaid collaborated with the custom embroidery company of Penn & Fletcher on the oak leaf and acorn design for these dining room chairs.  Penn and Fletcher, basked in New York City, specializes in custom embroidery. The artisanal company’s motto, ‘painting with stitches,”  shows in the elegant needlework on these chairs. The backs are given some embellishment with complementary double gimp detailing.

These chairs are something you might expect to find in a French country house, which feels like the inspiration for Kincaid’s design in this home. The kind of attention they represent also may be seen in pieces like the pair of oak-leaf chandeliers in the great room. One hangs over the dining table there and provided the inspiration for the embroidery.  Still, the beauty of the details blend into the room, enhancing its overall feel. In my book, that’s called timeless perfection.

For more detailed chairs don’t miss Embroidered Chair Backs.

(Source: House Beautiful Cathy Kincaid Interiors)

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