Well, I found it! My first chair makeover
victom contestant! One of my customers requested something special, so I headed to one of my favorite thrift stores to see what I could find. I pull into the parking lot eager to see the furniture sitting outside (it's usually great deals). A dresser and side table... not bad. A folding table and chairs... no thanks. An electric scooter... I actually laughed out loud at that one - ha! And then I saw them... CHAIRS! My eyes drifted from chair to chair unimpressed until... there she was!
Such a sweet little chair. All she needed was someone to take her home and give her some TLC. Short on green and space, I told myself I would only get her if the price was REALLY right. I asked the cashier how much she was. Her reply? Ready? Drum roll...... ONE DOLLAR! Yes, that's $1.00! Holy cow! So, needless to say, I took her, and a fabulous vintage lamp that I couldn't pass up, home with me!
The GOOD:
- Strong body
- Firm cushion
- Interesting design
- Casters - LOVE the casters!
The BAD:
- Nothing really, just a few splintering pieces on the woven part.
The UGLY:
- The fabric
- "Brass" strips down the legs and around body - ewwwww
- Outdated color
So, I'm thinking a new coat of white paint (I know, just what this world needs... another white chair - shhhh!) and some updated fabric. One problem... I can't decide on the fabric!!! A shabby floral? Stripes? Polka dots? Yellow? Green? Blue? Here are a few that I like...
Any thoughts?
Stay tuned for updates!
Smiles,
Jen
I see the potential in that chair. Caning is always cool. What I would do with the color of the wood, in order to deserve the fabric that I picked (the one on the bottom), is to sand off most of the dark finish until you have just a few remaining spots here and there. Then I would simply coat it with a clear varnish that has a wee bit of a sheen to it. This will brighten the overall look of the chair and allow it to be incorporated into more rooms as an eclectic piece. I really like that bottom fabric. I like the softness of the look and the print. Best of luck to you!!
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