Friday, June 19, 2015

Reading Nook

I showed the outside of the bay window from the library at Knox College at U of Toronto a few weeks ago (HERE) and I made a point of going there during the Doors Open event to get a pic of the interior when nobody would be disturbed.  So here it is with original chairs that along with the rest of the furniture in the library have been there since 1915. I'm not sure how comfy they would be but what a great place to sit and read for a bit!

27 comments:

Lowell said...

Yes, the chairs look a bit stiff, but what a great nook. I'd probably open a book to read and fall promptly asleep!

Luis Gomez said...

Beautiful space.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I wouldn't care how comfortable the chairs were Pat, it would be such a thrill to sit on a chair so o!d and imagine all the bods that had sat there before me over all those years and then there's the bay window itself... too die for :)

Sharon said...

What a beautiful spot to sit and read. I bet it's especially cozy in the winter when the sun coming through those windows would warm you up.

Blogoratti said...

Great photo and lovely design.

Anonymous said...

Spectacular looking space!

jennyfreckles said...

Lovely with all the light streaming in.

William Kendall said...

What a beautiful space, RedPat!

Taken For Granted said...

This is a place where one could only read very serious books. What a great window.

Gosia said...

The furnitureis amazing there

cieldequimper said...

I think I could sit there for hours!

Andy said...

The window makes for great lighting for reading or photography.

TexWisGirl said...

wow, i'd say!

hula-la said...

Great architecture there...I, too, could sit there surrounded by books for hours! Aloha

Revrunner said...

Yep! Me, too. In fact, I've got the perfect book to read while sitting in those chairs. :-)

Unknown said...

That is a fantastic spot to just sit quietly and read, it has lovely light as well...

Unknown said...

That is a fantastic spot to just sit quietly and read, it has lovely light as well...

Birdman said...

Get me a book, FAST.

Stephanie said...

Love that window behind those chairs. All that natural light for reading.

Randy said...

I like that spot.

VP said...

I would really like to read some book sitting there...

Unknown said...

What beautiful window!

Jack said...

Beautiful! I would give those chairs a chance.

21 Wits said...

Very lovely. I like any kind of nook too, especially for dining and reading!

Kate said...

Not only is it a traditional gem but the amount of light would be magnificent!!

Laura. M said...

Preciosa luz tiene la cristalera !!

Laura. M said...

Precious light has the glass !! Mind if I get confused?