Rate this chair please

[Accy cyclist]

I bought this yesterday from a charity shop/store. Bought as in I have a fortnight to get a refund, though I don't in this case as it's being delivered along with other items this coming Friday, so I have 2 days from now as I post to cancel the sale before its loaded onto the delivery van. I think I bought it to make the £25 delivery fee for the other items 'worthwhile'. You're allowed up to 7 items. I Had 2 now I have 3, but do I want it or need it and is it ok or crap? I typed in 'Shabby Chic' and stuff like this came up.

https://www.homesdirect365.co.uk/la-rochelle-antique-french-style-arm-chair-p5428/s5429?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=la-rochelle-antique-french-style-arm-chair-la29&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&utm_content=5429&cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwu_mSBhAYEiwA5BBmf7ia-9DLlEnNbdTIHKpdWaGYXsWG8uttOYgZzg6w_1CX1wBZ-5JDXRoCNOcQAvD_BwE

I'm thinking it's worth way more than the £30 I paid for it?🤔

Ok, is it ok or is it too 'girly' for a single bloke's flat? Please don't hold back with your thoughts as If it's not really me I'd like to know asap then I can cancel the sale.

 

[Spiderweb]

Do you live in Downton Abbey?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Do you live in Downton Abbey?

I've never watched an episode. I take it they have such stuff in that program.🤔

 

[PeteXXX]

It'd look good with a spooky doll on it!
Oh, wait.....

 

[slowmotion]

Did Liberace own it?

 

[T4tomo]

as your neighbour to buy it for you, and tell her you pay her with a campervan

 

[Accy cyclist]

Did Liberace own it?

Heck, is it that camp?!!

 

[Lozz360]

I'm certainly no expert but I would say that is Georgian style rather than Shabby Chic. I wouldn't worry about it being too girly. The main issue is whether your other furniture is of Georgian style. Otherwise it will stick out like a sore thumb. You could probably sell it for a profit on that well known auction site.

 

[Accy cyclist]

The main issue is whether your other furniture is of Georgian style. Otherwise it will stick out like a sore thumb.

Most of my furniture is dark wood, 1920's/30's type. It's not gonna look right I'm guessing.🤔

At the end of the day does it matter as most of my chairs end up as clothes horses, meaning the chair is hardly visible!

 

[Cycleops]

Bit later than Louis XVI. When are you opening up your place to the public Accy?
Don’t forget to tie some braided white rope across the arms before opening the doors.

 

[vickster]

Do you live in Downton Abbey?

Or Versailles

 

[Dag Hammar]

Do the sensible and morally right thing. Cancel delivery of the chair but not the other items you’ve bought and tell YMCA that they can keep the chair and not to bother refunding the £30.
Then reflect on what a narrow escape you had.

 

[Reynard]

As it is, it's very "ladies' boudoir" although it's not something I've got chez Casa Reynard. I've a Loom Chair in my bedroom.

For a more masculine look, it would look better stripped down to natural wood and simply polished. Could well be walnut under all that paint. And that fabric and braid swapped for soft, dark brown or dark red leather held on with small brass tacks.

Sorry, my dad was an upholsterer...

But no, if you've a house furnished in the deco style, that would clash horribly otherwise.

 

[Reynard]

Just noticed - the legs look rather short and the seat is rather wide, so it could well be an old Nursing Chair, which is very definitely a female item of furniture.

 

[Kingfisher101]

No I don't like it but I don't like the chairs in my house either. I wouldn't buy that one.