tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post8069035944482166893..comments2024-03-03T15:01:00.402-05:00Comments on Joanne Mattera Art Blog: Talking ChairsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-22536740236275154682009-08-06T12:59:39.006-04:002009-08-06T12:59:39.006-04:00In the end, you will have chairs you love and THEY...In the end, you will have chairs you love and THEY will have lost a customer. Isn't it a shame that the world of retail can be so stupid? Especially in tough times?lisa Bhttp://www.artfulhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-62053378785482627632009-07-29T09:53:28.635-04:002009-07-29T09:53:28.635-04:00Thanks for that tip, Caleb. I suspect my chairs wi...Thanks for that tip, Caleb. I suspect my chairs will get much less use than at a venue where they're likely used a lot. I hope that will make a difference.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-89724945655941456802009-07-28T22:41:52.828-04:002009-07-28T22:41:52.828-04:00Joanne,
Nothing like some good ol' customer se...Joanne,<br />Nothing like some good ol' customer service. Though I thought you should know, I showed at a venue that had about 50 of the Ikea chairs with the holes in the back... the veneer has started to split up the middle. Maybe take that factor into consideration. Happy chair hunting.Caleb Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031180835995427786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-24360134346588010992009-07-28T16:34:24.521-04:002009-07-28T16:34:24.521-04:00In addition to IKEA, both the West Elm catalogue a...In addition to IKEA, both the West Elm catalogue and CB2 catalogue have great chairs at low prices.anne mcgovernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070115102964924526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-3865395950202249542009-07-28T10:28:07.979-04:002009-07-28T10:28:07.979-04:00Karen and KAte, I'm so glad to know that you h...Karen and KAte, I'm so glad to know that you have had a good experience with the Ikea chair. That's pretty much a clincher for me. (Well, and the price.) <br /><br />Margaret, yes, I could use a couple of the Oh chairs in my studio, but I already have director's chairs there (plus an old Knoll office chair that I sit in to look at the work). If I had a garden--I'm jealous!!--I'Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-42906147099309197422009-07-28T08:51:49.869-04:002009-07-28T08:51:49.869-04:00I'm not a big Ikea fan, but the chair on the r...I'm not a big Ikea fan, but the chair on the right is fabulous. Although, I must say I like your old chairs as well, yellowed or not..Gamzenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-62499003544867376042009-07-28T08:41:50.075-04:002009-07-28T08:41:50.075-04:00I love chairs, and have the same ones you do, only...I love chairs, and have the same ones you do, only one in pale green and another pale blue. They are very comfortable and I keep them in my studio, and sometimes bring them into the garden. When they get dirty I scrub them down. I particularly love the good design for low price. Could you use them in an are where the patina won't bother you so much.Margaret Neillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-41895880119436906272009-07-28T05:18:48.543-04:002009-07-28T05:18:48.543-04:00Urgh... Had that experience, although actually in ...Urgh... Had that experience, although actually in a different store. Buying furniture can be VERY frustrating. That said, I ended up buying the Ikea chairs you have on the right, and one year later I'm very happy with them still. They're comfortable, they wipe clean and when necesary they stack (although not more than four or so on a pile). Plus, it's nice to know they probably won&#Karinhttp://agoraartgalleryblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-20113149887047250482009-07-27T18:12:25.549-04:002009-07-27T18:12:25.549-04:00I have some of the Ikea chairs Joanne, the ones on...I have some of the Ikea chairs Joanne, the ones on the right, too. 6 in white -- comfy, visually appealing, cheap = fabKate Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706010003235949420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-20682633577493142962009-07-27T13:27:35.048-04:002009-07-27T13:27:35.048-04:00Aloha Joanne,
Thinking the same thing as Kesha s...Aloha Joanne, <br /><br />Thinking the same thing as Kesha spend the money on something that will last. <br />Was lucky enough to purchase Heywood Wakefield chairs last month for very little money on Craigslist. Also was able to sell my Han Wagner reproductions that day for $50 each on Craigslist. <br />Classic designs and real wood. <br />There are reasons why they have lasted into the next Stephanie Sachshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377131627540380362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-5647784860127487012009-07-27T09:25:21.737-04:002009-07-27T09:25:21.737-04:00Thanks, Kesha. The question is what to splurge on....Thanks, Kesha. The question is what to splurge on. I will continue to look. Usually with furniture I've found that no matter how much I look, what jumps out at me unexpectedly is what I end up with. I'll post the results--whenever that may be.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-62578921592969388622009-07-27T03:03:33.599-04:002009-07-27T03:03:33.599-04:00Joanne I’ve gotten so much great advice from your ...Joanne I’ve gotten so much great advice from your blog that I feel compelled to return the favor. My advice---SPLURGE. <br /><br />Ikea is fab, but in less than 5 years you’ll be having déjà-vu when you have to replace those 10 chairs yet again. In my experience when it comes to furniture, a bargain is rarely a bargain.<br /><br />p.s. We just bought 4 Phillipe Starck Bubu stools for the Kesha Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765548837851321028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-73473658093395479662009-07-26T07:26:47.765-04:002009-07-26T07:26:47.765-04:00Right! Not all plastic will discolor. Simply addin...Right! Not all plastic will discolor. Simply adding UV reflectors to the plastic will prevent this. An older model was to coat the plastic, but technology has greatly improved so that the reflectors can be added before the mould is made. I work with a number of products that use film and imbedded 'cups'. No change! <br />Any plastic product made today should have specs on UV safe. If it Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221580545555068194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-25765966813403524202009-07-25T23:55:15.842-04:002009-07-25T23:55:15.842-04:00Anonymous says: "I may be reading too much in...Anonymous says: "I may be reading too much into this, but this seems like a veiled attempt to take a whack at acrylics and other plastic based art materials."<br /><br />You are definitely reading too much into it. One thing you will learn about me if you continue to read this blog: No veil. This post is about a chair. A polyethelyne chair. <br /><br />And thanks, everyone, for your Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-68374473639475169812009-07-25T23:11:15.067-04:002009-07-25T23:11:15.067-04:00The attitude of the store clerk is amazing! You w...The attitude of the store clerk is amazing! You would think he/she would welcome a sale since the economy isn't so great right now.<br /><br />And what happened to "the customer is always right?"Donna Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131094952314461547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-5509552625357382832009-07-25T22:47:22.232-04:002009-07-25T22:47:22.232-04:00"If we told you the truth, you wouldn't h..."If we told you the truth, you wouldn't have bought the product, would you?"<br />Priceless. Hope you'll send that to the manufacturer along with the numbers who read your blog.<br />New chairs?Hyllanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-30015603331401460552009-07-25T21:01:31.444-04:002009-07-25T21:01:31.444-04:00My chairs are from various periods of American cha...My chairs are from various periods of American chairmaking ranging from an 18thC windsor to several 19thC thumbbacks to a serious fake of a pilgrim chair to a wire basket knoll chair designed the year I was born. I like the variety and nothing wears out or changes color at the same time. Good luck--it's fun finding the chair that suits you.leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897756312542378295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-57473476675845083242009-07-25T20:45:40.167-04:002009-07-25T20:45:40.167-04:00I may be reading too much into this, but this seem...I may be reading too much into this, but this seems like a veiled attempt to take a whack at acrylics and other plastic based art materials.<br /><br />RevAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-67751168610882235452009-07-25T16:17:05.423-04:002009-07-25T16:17:05.423-04:00Golden patina. I love that. Honestly: they're ...Golden patina. I love that. Honestly: they're rancid yellow.Joanne Matterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564594823192456546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-73180521988116044832009-07-25T13:44:57.913-04:002009-07-25T13:44:57.913-04:00Wow, Sell them on Ebay, as "vintage" Oh ...Wow, Sell them on Ebay, as "vintage" Oh chairs "with the golden patina that only time can achieve." <br /><br />Start em off at $75 eachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30832682.post-30703544333851544072009-07-25T09:46:15.960-04:002009-07-25T09:46:15.960-04:00gotta luv Ikea! or you could experiment, home dep...gotta luv Ikea! or you could experiment, home depot now carries spray paints formulated specifically for plastics.jamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254724990210379852noreply@blogger.com