To think this is the most gorgeous suite you have ever seen...

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I got this from an antique shop and I love it but my DH is not too sure and I want to know if it is just me that likes it. It is nearly 80 years old.

Just read my post back and I think I sound a bit mean, I prefer to deliver criticism as a shit sandwich so I'm going to end it off with saying how lovely and clean your carpet is

Urgh.
It must be teeming with dust mites.

In a lovely old house it would look beautiful but in a new build just no. So I would say it all depends on context.

The style I like the fabric not so much, maybe get some throws if your dh doesn’t like it.

Love the shape, but I would have to get it re-upholstered.

Wow. That’s ugly.

It looks absolutely horrible in your sitting room. Would suit a different style of room, dark floorboards high ceilings, 1920 style.

No it’s ugly but that’s my opinion. If you like it then that’s what’s important.

They are a nice size and shape but the fabric is not my choice.

“NameChanger22

www.apartmenttherapy.com/paint-color-portfolio-moody-teal-living-rooms-178106

Your sofa would look good in this room.”

That room looks absolutely divine! OP your sofa would look lovely.

It looks very like one on my Watch list on ebay. DH hates it.

I love the shape of the chair, but don't like the fabric.

Don't like the sofa at all.

If you've got a new featureless house, I don't think it will look right at all.

Love the deni blue sofa & chair pictured earlier.

Fabulous shapes & fabric.

Not for me I’m afraid, not keen at all

Sorry I think it's awful

Doesn't sit well with the house style ….grey carpet
New build kit doors etc
Might be ok in a period house
My mother had a similar one in the 70s inherited from her gran -so likely 1930s manufacture.
Even then she covered it in throws (well sheets I think- throws didn't exist in 70s Edinburgh!)
It was strong though and stood up to us 4 kids jumping fighting and generally trying to destroy it.

I love the shape and design but not the horrid upholstery

It's not to my taste OP, when I first saw it, it looks from a distance like a snake skin, (one of the Rattlesnake family perhaps?) but if you love it then you got yourself an heirloom.

I like the shape as PP has said, I personally don't like the upholstery and I'd get it cleaned and covered.

Sort, another one who thinks it's hideous.

Even more so in a new build house with a modern (Ikea?) cabinet.

Not a good look.

I'm afraid I think it's horrible with that carpet. Two lots of dead colours together.

Not for me. As long as you like it, though.

Sorry OP but it’s in the wrong setting. It belongs in this house!
Rothes Glen House, Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-40954170.html

I quite like it. You are obviously not going to replace your carpet, but I would paint your walls a rich dark colour, and put some plain throws/cushions on the sofa.

However, I wouldn’t have it in my house as I like to sit on the sofa in my PJs before going to bed, and I’d never feel that the sofa was clean enough to do this!

I haven't read the full thread - but really? Its 80 years old and whilst it will look fab, I can't get out of my head the fact that there is 80 years of someone else skin cells down in the crevices - even if you clean it! I would never be snuggling down on that one!!!

Ha! I reiterate your sentiments raisins!

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