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Thanks, @Gizmo, for sharing!! @Jilly, thank you for the details!!! That is just the most beautiful place. The kitchen is my new favorite!! I only question the glass shelves behind the cooktop, in the middle of the deep island; being a short, practical person.....

If the side bolsters on the benches were high enough, one could sit sideways, with legs stretched....

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ajuju
last year
Hmm. Certainly minimizes the visual weight of the benches. I might be sad not to get an "inside" seat! Really beautiful space!
pricklypearcactus
last year
Lovely!
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Lars
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I would definitely want a aisle seat, versus a window seat, especially on the bench that is nearer, as it appears to be against the wall.

Perhaps only two people are meant to sit at this table, and then they can put whatever they are carrying beside them.

The potted plant takes up too much space on the tabletop - I notice one teapot and zero teacups.

The benches are pretty but not extremely practical in this setting.

While there is minimal visual weight, this still looks extremely cramped to me. I would like to see a photo with people actually sitting at this table, and with their teacups and scones. I'm pretty sure they would move the potted plant when they are using the table.

Also, I would not want to sit across from someone who is very tall.
rubyclaire
last year
So pretty - I love them!
ilikefriday
last year
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They look like they were made from a headboard that has been cut in half. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. I don't particularly care for them but I do appreciate repurposed items. They might not be repurposed but I will pretend that they were.

Also, the way the benches are positioned next to the wall with no gap in between is odd. It makes me imagine the other half of each headboard/bench extending through the window for outdoor dining. Did they cut the headboard in half or did they build the wall around it? Built-in seating.
terezosa / terriks
last year
They don't look like benches for more than one person - I can see myself sitting on one with one leg tucked up on the seat.
kculbers
last year
Pretty, but are they comfortable?
daisychain Zn3b
last year
I like the benches, but I LOVE the green of the sofa in the background.
PRN
last year
Since the benches are wedged in the window extension, they can't be pulled back to make room for you to slide in. I just can't see how an adult could easily access a bench. And if you can manage to wiggle your way in, the table will be right up against your body. Pretty but not practical.
Jilly
last year
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Very graceful and pretty, I like them.

Custom made settees (as per comments):

https://www.houzz.com/photos/breakfast-nook-traditional-living-room-new-york-phvw-vp~515734

Here it is on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2MWKvGnQCD/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Green chair by A. Rudin furniture.

Other rooms in the beautiful apartment:

Thanks for sharing, Gizmo, love this style.
Gizmo thanked Jilly

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