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Hand Knitted Chair Panels by Melanie Porter....
Have you EVER seen hand-knitted panels covering chairs? These are all by knitwear designer, Melanie Porter. The minute I saw these chairs I fell in love with them. I can see these chairs being a highlight in any home, standing on it's own like a piece of artwork.
Sweaters for your chair, I love it. I would love to see a creamy cable knit on a brown finish.
ReplyDeleteI love that black chair. That one green leg makes it kinda funky.
ReplyDeleteTiffany
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oh my word!!! wowzaz... these chairs are amazing. I can not imagine how long they took to make. If you love knitted things check out Sandra Backlund http://www.sandrabacklund.com/previous-collection.php?page=38 Aaaamazing... Thanks for sharing Melanie Porter with us...
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wow very cool chairs. looks like they would be uber cozy :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen anything like this! They look so cozy.
ReplyDeleteI am loving these chairs! Cozy and warm.
ReplyDeleteI LOVEEEE them!!! Especially the british flag chair!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, as a knitter, all I can think is "you know how much work that would take and then people want to SIT on it?" Whew! Those are a labor of love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun concept - love all of these chairs!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is my favorite! What fun.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!!
ReplyDeleteSO SO GREAT!!!
I LOVE that first one. Thanks so much for sharing those!
ReplyDeleteVery cool chairs, I could totally see these in a cool little summer house.
ReplyDeletewow love the first one.
ReplyDeleteThat black chair with the one chartreuse leg is to die for!
ReplyDeleteThese are DIVINE Jen. I love each one...can I have one of each? lol
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they are affordable for moi? Or if they even deliver to the US?
I am absolutely in love with your blog and have had great pleasure reading and viewing your fine work and finds and a bit of your life. I look forward with anticipation of your future posts.
Have a lovely day ^-^
Lovelovelove then green one!
ReplyDeleteThey're unusual and cool aren't they? Hygge Nook found something similar a couple of months ago but we both agreed that the only potential problem would be if the knitting stretched when used...do you think it's tacked?
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM! Especially The Albert.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..
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Very pretty, cozy, and comfortable looking!
ReplyDeleteOoooo I love that second chair! so fun!
ReplyDeleteThese are delicious!
ReplyDeleteawesome
ReplyDeleteLOVE the black chair with one neon green leg! Genius!
ReplyDeletewow! what a wonderful concept to add an element of comfort in such a unique and stylish way. LOVE :)
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ReplyDeleteThank you & welcome OXOX
That London Jack Chair looks soooo comfy and warm and cozy!
ReplyDeletelove them...but makes me hot in Miami. :)
ReplyDeleteHow cushy and cozy!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, wanted to let you know I put you in my top 5 for our last byw homework :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love stuff like this! It's the kind of thing that really inspires me :)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite here has to be the Union Jack knitted cover... not just because I live in London though lol x
Very cool.
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Neat idea, but I don't imagine the knit will last as long as conventional tapestry. But I suppose that just requires you to make a new cover and reinvent the chair every so often. Very fun.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I love this chairs a lot!! The black one can move in with me!!! Lovely blog you have, first time for me to visit! Have a nice weekend!! //Ulrica
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteI am so ready to snatch the green chair right on the spot.
Super cool!
Inspiring blog with stunning photographs
nothing sounds more comfortable than a mixture of a sweater and a chair! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh wow who would have thought chairs would have sweaters too, thats what i call creativity!
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Wow, adorable! Must show it to my knitting friend.
ReplyDeletewow i love finding new places to put the english flag its just adds this great rocker edge to things!
ReplyDeletethese are truy exceptionals.. !!!
ReplyDeletethey are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThe green chair is my fav!