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Textile Cubby
Textile Cubby

This sweet scene of our store displays how a vintage hotel key holder has been transformed into our textile cubby, juxtaposed alongside some stunning Nautical materials for that traditional Lakeside look.

Reinvented Nautical Chair
Reinvented Nautical Chair

This sturdy, yet comfortable, upholstered chair shows off a favorite nautical fabric of The Chairmaker and Friends.

Seaside Setting
Seaside Setting

This interesting compilation of a distressed, New England style oversized coffee table with flag printed chairs shows off the many styles you find by the lake.

Windsor with Sailboats
Windsor with Sailboats

Early American meets Lakeside, with this completely handmade Windsor chair and the hand-hooked sailboat pillows.

Lakeside Decoys
Lakeside Decoys

Handmade decoys by local artisan sit comfortably in this lakeside scene.

Hand-Turned Buoys
Hand-Turned Buoys

Nothing says “lakeside” like vintage buoys, but in fact, these were hand-turned and hand-painted right in the shop at The Chairmaker and Friends. Coupled with a local artisan’s handmade decoy, vintage sailboat, and a coat rack crafted in shop, this small scene shows everything to love about Vermilion, Ohio.

Nautical Dry Sink
Nautical Dry Sink

Perfectly paired Early American style dry sink and Nautical decor show a beautiful blend of styles.

Lakeside Windsor
Lakeside Windsor

Early American and Lakeside again come together in the trending merge of styles, displaying a hand-made Windsor, buoy, and sailboat pillow.

Understated Nautical Upholstery
Understated Nautical Upholstery

This club chair was upholstered in a simple stripe fabric - perfect for any setting, but ideal for Lakeside scenes. Our favorite fabric was used for decorative pillows, and in the background is our array of Nautical decor.

Cozy Nautical Windsors
Cozy Nautical Windsors

Handmade Windsors, while appropriate for any setting, make a cozy and functional accent to any Nautical scene.

Lakeside Chairs
Lakeside Chairs

Windsor chairs have functioned as an early design for ergonomics since their invent, and their aesthetic style blends right into any setting.

Milk Paint Cabinet
Milk Paint Cabinet

This vintage cabinet was rescued and redone with hand-mixed milk paint, in a bright blue over white, and stressed for depth.

Seaside Set
Seaside Set

This beautiful pair was a rescue, designed with a very creative designer in mind. Check out our Restoration and Repair page to see the before and after!

Porthole Table
Porthole Table

This one of a kind end table was constructed using a porthole taken from an ship, with legs customized to support it.

Nautical Decor
Nautical Decor

This window display features some of our favorite nautical decor, including a handmade and painted buoy lamp, an upcycled ladder, a Beagle Bay Knots bowl, and a throw pillow made from a vintage Lyman pennan.

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The Chairmaker and Friends, 5629 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, OH, 44089, United States216-905-2300garrettaston@aol.com