We've spent decades choosing plain-colored sofas for our living rooms – perhaps pairing a boldly hued or velvet-textured sofa with a duo of simple armchairs, or a classic, cozy loose-covered linen piece with some traditional chairs to flank it. Either way, patterned upholstery has been enjoying a restful period of hibernation, but not any more. Yes, those botanical patterns of old are having a resurgence, and from these archival images of Jane Fonda from the 1980's, it's clear that she was a fan of the look, long before it became a trend.
This nostalgic aesthetic, known as grandma chic, combines vintage-style florals, with texture and pretty details such as embroidery and frills, but can be pared back, as in this image of Jane Fonda below, with soft lighting, delicate drapery, and contrast pieces such as a smooth leather chair.
