Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Vintage Chairs: Before & After

Before we moved into our new home I was on the hunt for living room chairs. I guess it had been a while since I shopped for chairs - I was blown away how the price of 1 chair was sometimes more than a couch! With that in mind and inspiration of mixing high and low, new and old - we decided to start the hunt for a pair of vintage chairs that could be made new again. Well, we found them! They are a simple cane back chair. They were the right size, shape and price. Since we first loaded them up in our car...they have received a new paint job (from my hubby) and beautiful fabric for the cushion. We couldn't be happier with how they look and they have a story and meaning to them now. In total I paid around $250 a chair - start to finish product. Have a peak, love to hear what your feedback. Enjoy...


THE BEFORE SHOT (You have to imagine a very ugly old striped cushion too)




THE AFTER....




I'm so happy with them and they are comfy too!
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17 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 23, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Oh they look gorgeous!! Well done you and your living room is stunning- love your rug:) xo

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  2. AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    What a great makeover! I am in the process of re-doing a cane back chair as well. Would love to hear more about the paint job your hubby did on it, if you feel like sharing. Did he spray paint it?
    You've done a great job on your living room overall by the way!

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  3. MarianneNovember 23, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Love the transformation! Really beautiful and well done.

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  4. MarianneNovember 23, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Forgot to mention I just became a follower and added you to my 'what I'm reading' section on my blog. You can visit my blog at www.msimondesign.blogspot.com. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. Lucky GirlNovember 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    What a great looking room! The chairs look right at home :)

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  6. WendyNovember 23, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    your living room is lovely! love the chairs!!!

    http://www.desiretodecorate.com/

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  7. jandjhomeNovember 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Wow. I love them. Your room looks great!

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  8. Emily A. ClarkNovember 23, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Beautiful update! Perfect for the room.

    Emily

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  9. Chassity (Look Linger Love)November 23, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Oh they look awesome. That fabric plays so well with the rest of the room. And I've always loved that rug in any room ;) xo!

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  10. rikshaw designNovember 23, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    holy transformation!!

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  11. NuhaNovember 24, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    agh! so jealous, these are too cute!! xoxo

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  12. UnknownNovember 24, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    They look beautiful- so classy!

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  13. TiinaNovember 24, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    What a great make over! I wish I had chairs like that too! I remember my parents had similar so off I called mum asking how to get hold of them... But they were gone :( have a great day!
    Xo tiina
    http://elcestockholm.blogspot.com/

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  14. AnnNovember 25, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    They look so elegant now...

    What a nice transformation you did on those chairs...

    luv it.

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  15. paulaNovember 28, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    the chairs are gorgeous as is the rest of the room!

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  16. City BirdJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    This is fabulous! I work at an interior design show and would love to get in touch with you, but can't find a contact. Can you email me at lholcomb@thenateshow.com? I apologize for this informal approach, but you obviously have great taste and I would like to talk with you more about your home!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Amazing! Your living room looks so beautiful... great job! and I love what you've done with your lack shelf. It certainly doesn't give off that typical "Ikea" vibe. Might have to borrow a few looks from your home for some inspiration! Thanks for sharing. Oh and your chair makeover turned out absolutley stunning.

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