Jenny Lind Furnishings Take a Fresh Turn
In bright colors and amid upbeat surroundings, this classic furniture style feels right at home in today's interiors
Few names evoke old-fashioned decor like Jenny Lind does. This distinctive furniture style, with its simple lines and turned detailing, was named for a 19th-century opera singer dubbed the "Swedish Nightingale," who created a sensation when she toured the United States in 1850. During her tour, the story goes, she slept in a bed with a spooled frame — and the look has been connected with her name ever since.
When most people think of Jenny Lind furniture, they think of cribs, the most classic pieces that bear her name. But bed frames, chairs, table legs and more also wear that spooled style proudly. And thanks to the rise of eclectic decor and the power of paint, Jenny Lind has made her way into the modern era. Take a look at how both give these furnishings a fresh, fun face.
Do you have a Jenny Lind piece? We want to see how you've updated it! Share a photo in the Comments.
When most people think of Jenny Lind furniture, they think of cribs, the most classic pieces that bear her name. But bed frames, chairs, table legs and more also wear that spooled style proudly. And thanks to the rise of eclectic decor and the power of paint, Jenny Lind has made her way into the modern era. Take a look at how both give these furnishings a fresh, fun face.
Do you have a Jenny Lind piece? We want to see how you've updated it! Share a photo in the Comments.
Turned bed frames wearing a coat of white paint add a dash of sweetness amid the spicy color palette in this girls' bedroom.
You don't have to paint Jenny Lind beds to make them look of the moment. With a natural wood finish, these add a touch of gravitas to the room's sprightly decor.
Kids Aqua Blue Spindle Jenny Lind Bed
Brilliant aqua blue modernizes this venerable bed profile — your grandmother's eyes would pop.
Jenny Lind Bookcase
In pristine white, a spool-turned bookcase looks fresh enough for a nursery or a kids' playroom.
Eclectic Dining Chairs And Benches
Dramatic black paint shows the craftsmanship on this Jenny Lind–style chair.
Uttermost Marsala Wood Frame Wall Mirror
Turned detailing elevates a simple wooden mirror. I could see this over a fabric-covered parson's table in a hallway, or perhaps to break up a sea of cream and beige in a transitional powder room.