They'll go in this room in our new home.

No can do. DH is in love with the big guy chair. It'll be his. ;-)

That is exciting! How lucky you are - love them both!

By the way, I'm amazed at how opinionated he's become over home decor. Not sure if that's a pro or a con. Heh.

Love the leather! What a deal!

Great deal. What Dillard's (city, state)?

What about kitty claws? I've always wanted leather, but shied away for that reason.

It's great, good deal.

I'm so happy for you Jen I'm doing a happy dance! That's an awesome deal for sure.
My hubby was rarely interested in home decor until we started building our current home. Well, other than the one time we were searching for new living room furniture and he stopped on his way home from work to see if the NE Furniture Mart had anything new and found what he was sure I'd like. I did. That was more his knowing what I'd like than an opinion though.
Once we got to the interior designing stages of our home build (we were the contractors and did much of the work ourselves) he started showing major signs of interest, so we made a deal. He got final say on the Library (his home office) and the Gentleman's Parlor and I got the rest. It's worked wonderfully for well over a decade now.
Note that I said "final say". I'm still the main idea person and I draw up front views and plans for building, he gets to approve them for those two rooms. If he doesn't approve then we discuss and I tweak the plans until he's happy.

Great buy, Jen, and that DH is taking an interest! Watch the kitties! DD/DH purchased leather sofa/chair and one of the kitties wouldn't leave the chair alone. In only 2 years he clawed off the brown dye on one of the arm fronts, making the suede-like underside visible. I think there is a repellant for fabric and I would apply it as soon as the furniture arrives. We though he might have detected an odor which caused his continual scratching. Of the 3 cats only 1 found the leather 'attractive'. ;)

Thanks so much for sharing my excitement! I think I can recall either my mom or dad once pronouncing this "the ugliest sofa style ever", and I guess it is either a love it or hate it kind of thing. I've long been smitten though.

FinallyHome, this was at the Northeast Mall store in Hurst, Texas. I've shopped Dillard's often in the past for furniture, and was so sad to hear the manager tell me today that they no longer carry the higher end brands like Century and Henredon. The masses want the cheaper, trendier pieces today and he said even their old buyers are being phased out in favor of a younger set that the store hopes will have a broader appeal.

As for kitty claws, well, they've already scratched up our current leather sofa and the cushions on the Stickley Eastwood chair. That the Chesterfield and chair are already distressed makes me less inclined to fret much. Our gang is mostly old and fat now, and less prone to scratching fits. I might toss a throw or two on the new pieces in strategic cat-jumping places too.

Justgotabme, it's so sweet that your DH takes such a strong interest in your home. It's actually kind of thrilling for me to have a partner to share decorating thoughts with. He was very vocal about our shutter choices for the new house too. He even picked out the white shade of the wood.

Love them!! Please show us after pix.

Jen, I'm enjoying it too. I agree it's nice to have someone, that actually has to live with the decision, to work with on home projects. He and I actually make quite a good team.

great deal! I like the looks of the distressed leather! the only thing I would question is the ht of the backs... we have a very low backed sofa and chair that were in the basement that are super comfy, but you can't lean your head against the backs because they're too low for that... I have found that I prefer a higher backed couch/chairs for lounging/reading/tv watching...

The low backs are actually one of the features we like best. Since the room they'll be in is open to the kitchen and dining, we wanted low backed pieces so as not to close off communication between folks in the different areas. We'll use this space primarily for visiting with guests. Our main telly and reading rooms will be upstairs, and I'm currently eyeballing furniture for those rooms as well.

"I've always wanted a Chesterfield..."

Me, too, and I still want it :)

However, DD snagged one from CL the other day, so I'm living vicariously through her and now you. Great purchase!

perfect then!! :)

Jen, they're great! What a deal! I'm so excited to see your new house all decked!

How's the move going? Are you sleeping in the new house yet?

We haven't even closed yet, but that's coming up in a little over a week! We've done lots of packing, had a preliminary walk-thru and a professional inspection, so we're moving right along. I'm exhausted though. I had forgotten how much work it is to get ready to move!

Fantastic buy, auntjen, and fabulous leather!! I love the direction you are taking with your new home!!

Have you sold your old home? If so, I hope it went to someone who will love it as much as you did.

Wow, what a steal! That sofa will be gorgeous is your new space. Congratulations!

kswl, the old home goes on the market shortly after we close on the new one. We need to have some cosmetic work done first, so that will take place as soon as our furnishings are moved to the new house. We are hoping for just the right buyer to come along -- one who loves vintage charm as much as I always have, and is ready to give older home living a go.

So happy for you! What a wonderful find!