Hello all!
Did you ever buy fabric that you really loved but put it away in a closet and forgot about it? Of course you have! Not! Well, that’s exactly what I did. I had it stashed away and just found it today. Anyway my mother in law purchased these two sweet little chairs in 1970 at a auction. I’m sure they were old when she bought them so I’m guessing possibly 80 years old more or less.
They are so old that…….
The poor things were so stained and tired,
Did you notice the little rollers on their front legs?
Even though I absolutely love all of the painted furniture out there in bloggy land, these little chairs aren’t going to have any major cosmetic lifts. I think they are going to stay natural and grow old gracefully. :o)
Thanks so much for stopping by. Here’s to a great week!
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Your chair is awesome!! Love the bright red of the fabric!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful chair AND fabric! I am working on some old chairs right now, too. Love what you did. Linda
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ReplyDeleteThank the Good Lord you didn't paint those sweet little chairs!! I love what you did do to them, though. The fabric is just perfect and so is that nail head trim. :o)
Have a wonderful week!!
Fondly,
Ann
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The Tattered Tassel
It turned out soooo beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty! I love the new upholstery, you did a great job!...Christine
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful chair does not need painting and I'm glad you think the same thing. The fabric looks as if it was meant for that chair alone. Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteblessings,jilly
visiting from cottage instincts
I love your chair. I need to reupholster my Victorian pieces. They look tired and worn. I could never paint that natural wood, either. Stop by Applejack Lane if you have the chance
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job on the remodeling of this chair. You picked just the right color as well. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteI am with you. That is a beautiful chair, and paint would ruin it! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLove all that gorgeous Red fabric -the chair looks great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Rednesday!
Lola & Nora:)
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They just don't make furniture like they used to! You can tell that they are solid, and very well made, and you've updated them so beautifully with that fun fabric. Have I ever bought some fabric that I loved, and packed it away? Why, yes I have! Lots of it. In fact I just got rid of a bunch of it about a month ago, because it was out of control!
ReplyDeleteHappy REDnesday!
Carol
Beautiful transformation, I love your chairs and "forgotten and found" fabric!
ReplyDeleteHappy Rednesday,
Sally
Hi Mary. Love the redo. I think those chairs are older than 1930 tho. We have a buffet in the same wood and lines as your chairs....and wheels...I think they are from the turn-of-the-century. In their day they were the first mass produced furniture that was mobile.
ReplyDeleteNice...turned out beautiful...blessings
ReplyDeleteOh I definitely would not paint them. The new cushion is fabulous, but somethings are better left as they are. Beautiful chair.
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