Twelve Chairs Boston

magazine monday: matchbook

2013-06-17T23:31:00.000-04:00

John Robshaw is one of our go-to lines for great pillows and bedding. So when I saw him gracing the cover of this month's issue of Matchbook, I was excited to get a peek into his home. Like his textiles, his living space goes beyond the expected. For instance his art wall challenges the idea of what constitutes wall decor. Not only is a wall a great place to display a grouping of collected paintings, it can also be used to feature other beloved artifacts like a mask, a necklace, or even a favorite plate.

{matchbook magazine, june 2013}

pic(k) of the week: homepolish

2013-06-16T21:55:00.001-04:00

This room is a perfect mix of bold and basic. I love how the antique rug, dramatic chandelier, and statement wall are offset with simple, yet stylish bedding, mismatched side tables and lamps, and a sleek, minimalist headboard. The organic arrangements of fresh flowers make it just that much more fabulous. If only it were practical in the real world!

{ via homepolish }

we've been nominated!

2013-06-11T19:54:00.000-04:00

{ photography by sarah young }

For the first time in 40 years Best of Boston will be decided by YOU! We're so excited to have been nominated for Best Home Accessories and we'd be thrilled to have your vote. Follow the link here to cast your ballot. You can vote for all categories or just your favorites. (We're category #6). Voting ends this Saturday, June 15th. Thanks so much for your support!

pic(k) of the week: dreams + jeans

2013-06-09T13:26:00.002-04:00

I came across a great new blog this weekend, dreams +jeans. I especially like her series Interior Envy. Of all the interiors this one had me the most envious (and inspired). Coincidentally we are working on a design project where we are planning to use windows like these as a room divider. Based on this image alone, I would say it's a brilliant idea!

{interior design by naja munthe | photograph by morten koldby photography}

local artist event at the shop!

2013-06-04T18:10:00.001-04:00

{ Untitled, Christine Willis, 2009 }

{Untitled, Gary Lapointe Jr, 2012}

Please join us this Thursday as we celebrate Boston artists Christine Willis and Gary Lapointe Jr in collaboration with Glovebox. Glovebox is a non-profit organization that showcases artists in non-traditional spaces around the city. We're thrilled to be showing a collection of work by Gary and Christine, all of which are available for purchase in the shop.

Art Reception
Thursday, June 6th | 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Twelve Chairs
319 A Street | Fort Point, Boston

magazine monday: living etc

2013-06-03T23:48:00.002-04:00

Black and white will always be a timeless palette. In spaces like this I'm reminded that while classic it can also be dramatic and fresh. With white cabinetry being synonymous with high end kitchens, the choice of black cabinetry is wonderfully unexpected. Contrasted with a gleaming tile floor and marble backsplash, the black makes a bold yet sophisticated statement.

{living etc. july 2013}

pic(k) of the week: the decorista

2013-06-02T22:51:00.003-04:00

Who says a room can't be totally posh and oh-so-comfortable? Taking up the full width of this small room with all sectional makes it clear that this space is for lounging. Throw in saturated walls, ambient lighting, plenty of reading material, comfy cushions, a cozy throw, and a pretty ceiling to gaze up at and you're set for total relaxation wrapped in stylish serenity.

{ via the decorista }

pic(k) of the week: the selby

2013-05-26T22:29:00.000-04:00

Rita Konig's Manhattan apartment was recently featured on The Selby. It is a space that truly feels like a home. I love the mix of statement pieces (a sofa in a fun fabric), personal treasures (a beautifully curated art wall) and whimsical elements (a flowering lamp base). The lighting is also just right, casting a warm inviting glow that whispers welcome home.

{interior design by rita konig | photo by todd selby}

magazine monday: trad home

2013-05-20T23:06:00.002-04:00

Trad home just released their annual online issue. They introduced ten up and coming interior designers. My favorite was west coast designer Taylor Borsari. The home she designed for her California clients features some of our all time favorite fabrics and wallpaper. For instance in the dining room she chose a wallpaper by Peter Dunham. It is subtle in color but dramatic in pattern. Mixing it with a traditional vintage pendant light and Eames chairs with funky wood bases, makes for a truly original dining space.

{interior design by taylor borsari | trad home, spring 2013}

pic(k) of the week: welc//home

2013-05-19T21:49:00.001-04:00

I love velvet upholstery. Even more, I love velvet upholstery in a bold color. This luxurious forest green sofa is a real knock-out, especially paired with a mix of contemporary furnishings and carefully curated accessories. This pic(k) surfaced at the perfect time because we're expecting a fabulous new aubergine velvet chair in the shop any day now and I can't wait till it arrives! Keep your eyes peeled for a sneak peak on our instagram page.

{ via welc//home }

magazine monday: lonny

2013-05-13T16:45:00.000-04:00

Isn't this den great? It starts with great bones (high ceilings, herringbone wood floors and original floor to ceiling french doors) and then is topped off with great details and beautiful furniture. I specifically like how the gray wall color stops a foot from the crown molding. It creates an intriguing linear element while also giving the ceiling some unexpected dimension.

{interior design by tom ambler | lonny, may 2013}

art walk!

2013-05-10T14:42:00.000-04:00

Join us for one of our favorite weekends in Fort Point - the Annual Art Walk! We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Glovebox, a local non-profit that promotes emerging artists in the Boston area. We'll be featuring new artworks by Boston based artists Gary LaPointe Jr and Christine Willis.

Twelve Chairs’ Art Walk Hours
Friday, May 10th | 4 to 7
Saturday, May 11th & Sunday, May 12th | 12 to 5

Hope to see you this weekend!
Miggy + Roisin

magazine monday: elle decor

2013-05-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

Have you heard of Next Issue? It is my latest obsession. For less than ten dollars a month you get access to some of America's best magazines. It even includes back-issues. If you are a magazine addict like me, I highly suggest it. While binging on my favorite titles this weekend, I came across the beautiful Georgia home of Susan Hable-Smith (one of the two sisters behind textile company Hable Construction). The mix of patterns and color feel so fresh and the accent pieces are spot on perfect!

{elle decor | may 2013}

pic(k) of the week: a life's design

2013-05-05T23:09:00.001-04:00

There is a significant mix of styles represented in this space, yet they all work wonderfully together. Contemporary, traditional, ethnic, vintage and new all meet in a room that has more going for it than it's eclectic look. The other stand out feature? Color! Basic grays and blacks tone down an otherwise vibrant and offbeat scheme creating one stand-out space.

{ via a life's design }

magazine monday: house beautiful

2013-04-29T23:15:00.004-04:00

Interior designer Tobi Tobin aimed at "creating modernity in [her] 100-year-old farmhouse". Using an abundance of mirrors (hung to mimic patterns from paintings by Mondrian) and a palette of black, white, and fruitwood a once dated cottage is given an overhaul that is at once basic and bold.

{ interior design by Tobi Tobin | House Beautiful, May 2013 }

twelve chairs for one fund

2013-04-26T14:29:00.001-04:00

Please join us in support of The One Fund, to help those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded at the Boston Marathon bombing. 10% of all in-store and online sales through the end of April will be donated, including floor models, vintage items, and sale merchandise.

In addition, 100% of proceeds from the sale of our Boston prints will go to The One Fund. Check out our blog for details.

benefit boston

2013-04-24T12:40:00.001-04:00

Through the month of May, all proceeds from the sale of our Boston prints will go to The One Fund Boston, a fund developed by the mayor of Boston and the governor of Massachusetts to benefit the direct victims of the the Boston Marathon bombings. Call or stop in to purchase.

our home

2013-04-18T10:55:00.000-04:00

shot of the shop

2013-04-16T15:24:00.000-04:00

We absolutely adore this vintage leather chair we just got in the shop! It's the perfect seat to tuck wherever you see fit. To create the illusion of more space, we layered vintage mirrors and frames on the back wall.

| vintage blue bergère chair: $650 | vintage large cast planter: $125 | vintage brass lion planter: $98 | vintage fanciful mirror: $178 | vintage mirror: $78 | vintage wood frame: $68 | tashkent pillow cover: $248 (kapok insert sold separately) | vintage addie rug: $750 |

{photography by sarah young}

pic(k) of the week: style me pretty living

2013-04-14T11:45:00.000-04:00

Four years ago when I was planning my wedding, I stalked the wedding blog Style Me Pretty daily. Recently the site launched a sister site called Style Me Pretty Living and it looks like I'll be back to stalking! It features some beautiful home tours with spaces like this bedroom from a nineteenth century townhouse in Bordeaux, France. The concept for the design direction of the residence was the word "countess." I love how just one word can inspire an entire home!

{photograph by julien fernandes | via style me pretty living}

magazine monday: living etc

2013-04-08T23:08:00.001-04:00

A neutral furniture palette provides the perfect backdrop for the large abstract painting. While the art is the shining star of the room, there are some other great pieces. My favorites are the asymmetrical pendant light fixture and the "outline" head chair. It's such a great detail how these two elements mimic each other in both line and color.

{interior design by mik interiors | living etc, may 2013}

pic(k) of the week: emily henderson

2013-04-07T20:46:00.000-04:00

Who says a room with white walls = boring? The fun mix of pattern and color in this bedroom really makes a statement. I also love the funky mix of lighting and the sweet accessories. It would be so great waking up in a room like this!

{ via emily henderson | photography by victoria pearson }

shot of the shop

2013-04-03T08:00:00.000-04:00

We had fun mixing our new wood wall decor with bold navy graphics and stained glass to create this charming nook!

| vintage striped ceramic crock: $248 | vintage blue band crock: $88 | vintage green glass lamp: $378 | vintage in + out signs: $14 | set of three wood camp arrows: $48 | set of two wood anchors: $48 | wood library sign: $38 |

{photography by sarah young}

magazine monday: house beautiful

2013-04-01T23:26:00.003-04:00

Wallpaper can instantly take a space from ho hum to happening. This large scale pattern by one of our favorite designers, Katie Ridder, makes this beautiful yet basic bath a real show stopper. Tile, cabinetry, and fixtures lay a clean and classic foundation that leaves room to play for the less permanent components of the space. I love how the towels add a splash of color for an unexpected finishing touch.

{ interior design by connie newberry | house beautiful, april 2013 }

pic(k) of the week: amanda peet's home

2013-03-31T08:36:00.000-04:00

Finding a beautifully designed space you love is easy but finding a whole home full of spaces you love is a bit more challenging. For me Amanda Peet's home is one of the few where I truly love every space. We have posted about a couple of her rooms before (here and here). This week's pic(k) is her guest bedroom. Five years later (it was published by Domino in 2008) it is still just a fresh of a design. The layering of pattern, punches of color and incorporation of vintage pieces makes this space a charming and stylish reteat for an overnight guest.

{domino, dec 2007/jan 2008}