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I have to buy a rocking chair. I cheaped out on it when I was waiting for Oscar, partly because I just didn’t think one would be all that useful, but also because I loathe those wooden gliders. I get that they’re comfortable, but they’re HIDEOUS to me. I’ve come to see their utlity, but I simply cannot get past their unattractiveness. This is leading me to buy an upholstered rocker or glider, which are surprisingly expensive. I’m looking on craigslist, since I’m chintzy and optimistic that I’ll be able to find a super buy, but I think it’s unlikely. Plus, I’d have to move it myself. In my Mini. I don’t think so.
So, I’m faced with this dilemma. Here are the only chairs I like, only a couple of which are within a range I would pay (although not happily):
This one is a decent buy (meaning I would pay the same for a regular chair that was in the living room). I could easily slipcover it to match my sofa and use it afterward. It seems pretty comfy, so I could also read to Oscar and Etta when they’re a little older.
This is a ridiculous chair, really, but I sort of love it. I don’t think it would be terribly comfortable, and I’ve sat in chairs from this manufacturer before and that was the case. They’re great for modern style, but perhaps not so much on comfort. It’s uber expensive, but on sale right now. I just don’t think I can justify it. It’s very unique, but it’s also about $300 more than the white chair.
Again, really like the style, but this one is grotesquely expensive. Just including it cause it’s pretty.
I’m more a French Country type of girl, but I do like the simple lines of this. It’s definitely on the lower range of the upholstered chairs, which keeps it in the running.
Love the look of the slipcovered, and this one isn’t too terribly much more expensive than the basic white above, which I would slipcover later. Probably would get a different fabric, but they have a great selection of choices that aren’t too girly for me.
I almost bought this one off craigslist, but it was pink and the girl still wanted $800 for it (albeit with the ottoman). Brand new and less than half the price, but PINK. I think the quality of the chair is likely to be superior, but jeesh.
That’s where I am. Anyone have a chair they’d recommend?
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I got one of the uglies from Once Upon A child. I think it’s hideous. I figure it’ll just go back to Once Upon a Child when I’m done with it. I agree wholeheartedly on the ugly factor.
I went to a garage sale and got an armchair for about $25. Then I found fabric I liked. Got online and searched my area for upholstery store supplies that sell “swivel/rocker/glider” attachments. Found one for $50. Took the whole thing to a local upholstery guy – the one in the phone book w/out a fancy ad, store front and “and sons” in the name – it was totally cheap – way less than the storefront name places I called. In the end it was all about $400. Which wasn’t dirt cheap but it is now a chair in my living room and it’s exactly the way I wanted it – not something I was compromising on because of price and limited options.
So just to add further confusion you could go this route – and the sky’s the limit on choices.
I had the same dilemma with the twins but knew with two babies I would need a rocking chair. I could not bring myself to buy the hideous glider.I loved the upholstered ones at Babies r us but I needed one for upstairs and downstairs(and one for each baby when Mommy and Daddy are home).I came across these beige microfiber rocker/recliner chairs at Walmart for $160 each. I figured for that price I could just throw them away when we were done. Surprisingly they are the most comfortable chair in the house and everyone fights over the one downstairs. I will miss those chairs when it comes time to throw them away.