Thursday, August 31, 2017

The little found chair ~

 I found this little chair on the curb one morning a few months ago - it was a throw away. I thought it was adorable even in this deplorable condition. It had obviously been sitting outside exposed to all kinds of weather. The wood was very damaged, the bottom and springs were falling out, and the handmade needle point upholstery was ruined.



I knew that eventually I wanted to use it in my living room as part of the new redecorating scheme. I took it home where it sat in the garage while I painted, wallpapered, made drapes and had the other furniture reupholstered.

I eventually finished everything else and when it was time to tackle this. I originally thought I could handle the refinishing myself, but I quickly realized it was far too damaged and needed a professional furniture restorer and re-finisher. Before I took it for restoration I brought it into the house so I could strip off all of the old upholstery, which turned out to be quite a lengthy process...so many nails and tacks!


  My neighbor recommended a really great craftsman to do the work. Below is the finished result. I found the leopard fabric, which I love, online.


I thought is would be fun to take an 'after' picture to compare with the 'before' photo.



As it turned out this little throw away chair is a high quality piece of Victorian furniture. I found the signature of the maker after I removed the old needle point coverings.


Now back to it's original finish, with it's pretty new fabric it is a nice accent piece in the living room. 


I couldn't be more pleased!

Thank you Linda for your recommendation.

I hope you all have a creative day. Thank you for visiting.

20 comments:

  1. WOW!!!!!

    Your new-to-you chair is AWESOME!!!!!

    I love love love that you saved a chair from the landfill in such a beautiful fashion! Well done, indeed.

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  2. Thank you. I knew when I saw it that it would clean up nicely. It's fun to take something old in such bad condition and bring it back.

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  3. No one would ever dream that that beautiful chair was a throwaway! Love the fabric you chose. I could tell from the first image that it was an original. So wonderful that you rescued it!

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  4. You rescued a beauty. I do really like how you upholstered it and makes a beautiful piece in your living room. I was wondering while looking at your painted brick if you have always had it that way or if you painted it white. I have a red brick fireplace in the den and was thinking about painting it. Do you ever wish you could go back to original color? I just am not sure at this point still if I should although I am itching too. You have a lovely home and have done so many great things in it with your talent.
    Betsy

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    1. The brick was originally natural red. It was painted quite a while ago, I have never regretted doing it. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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  5. Lucky you finding this darling chair! She looks so pretty all gussied up and your living room is beautiful. I hope you're doing well.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. What a lovely chair love the fabric. It looks terrific.

    Hope your staying out of the heat, it's way to HOT for me. Had to go to a funeral and it was so hot, thank goodness it was inside.

    Have a cool weekend.
    Mary

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    1. I agree...it is so hot! I hate it. It really restricts my activities. Hopefully next week will be better. Glad yo like the chair.

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  7. Adrienne, what a little beauty, brought to life by you. Just perfect for your living room. I like the leopard print also..Have a wonderful weekend..Judy

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    1. Thank you. I really loved the fabric and I think although it was a bit of a risk it works.

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  8. I love the chair you rescued. You gave it beauty and a new home. Perfect for your living room

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  9. What a great makeover and great fabric for your room!

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    1. I really loved this fabric and it did work in well. Nice to hear that you like it too!

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  10. What an amazing transformation! I love the fabric you chose and the way your 'new' chair turned out. It's perfect in your living room.
    ~Adrienne~

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  11. What a difference! The damaged chair has turned into a real beauty. The print is stunning and goes so well with the wood of the chair. Beautiful!

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  12. I can't believe someone just threw that chair out! I love the leopard print fabric you chose. With the makeover it looks amazing and is just perfect for your living room.

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  13. How lovely!!!! That chair will thank you every day that it sits there and looks beautiful!!
    Any chance that you could share the source of the fabric? You know that I am always on the hunt :^)
    I am in love with your room....I wish I had about 3.5% of your talent!!
    Blessings,
    J

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