Thrifted Chair

Before ... a $10 thrifted chair ...

After ... 1 1/2 cans of spray paint and a little cotton batting and fabric and a staple gun later ...



I used Alexander Henry's Sunny Side fabric for the seat. I love the contrast of the red, black and white. Can you say oh yeah??

Comments

Katie Jean said…
oh it's gorgeous! You're so good at finding diamonds in the rough!
8:13 AM EDT
nikko said…
This turned out stunning! I have a thrifted chair sitting in the garage. I've already stripped it and refinished the wood -- it just needs new fabric. But, I've been dragging my heels. Thanks for the inspiration!
8:14 AM EDT
caliconurse said…
That looks beautiful!
8:44 AM EDT
Stacey said…
Oh yeah....looks great!! Lovin that red fabric
9:00 AM EDT
beki said…
fabulous!!
9:36 AM EDT
Stephanie said…
Beautiful! I love spray paint, it's kind of addicting. :)
9:57 AM EDT
Emily said…
ditto Goregous! ditto Stunning! ditto Beautifulx2! ditto Great! ditto Fabulous!
10:08 AM EDT
Brenda said…
oh yeah! I love that material. You did a great job.
10:08 AM EDT
kira said…
Wow!!! Amazing job!!! :)
10:25 AM EDT
jessica said…
I love it! Wow! What kind of spray paint did you use? And is it black?
10:25 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
Wow Lera, that turned out great! I'm gonna have to start looking for chairs when I go thrifting!
10:54 AM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
oh, yeah! it looks so fantastic!!!! that fabric is perfect with the chair.
11:31 AM EDT
Diane said…
Fantastic fabric. Looks great with the black. Nice transformation!
11:57 AM EDT
misschris said…
oh oh oh! This is right my alley, Lera! Super super job. And fast, too, I bet. Very satisfying. Great fabric choice. :)
12:14 PM EDT
Kim said…
"OH YEAH" -- I have 2 chairs with fabric laying on them that need to be recovered -- waiting for decision and motivation. Might be awhile (hehe). Beautiful Lera! :)K
1:10 PM EDT
FinnyKnits said…
Ok. Wow. Now THAT is what everyone's imagining when they're out there at yard sales on the weekend picking over the broken crap in people's driveways.

But I haven't seen it executed so beautifully.

Lera - you've outdone yourself this time. That's gorgeous.
2:27 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
a thrifted chair never looked so good. :)
3:39 PM EDT
Lori B said…
It looks great! What fun!
8:52 PM EDT
Jo-Anne said…
This is SOOOooo great!! I love it!
I just love chairs...and people coming over to sit in them.
Very nice work, Lera!
9:07 PM EDT
Karyn said…
Why did I not comment on this earlier???? Check your Bloglines, I DID read it this morning. I must have been distracted by all the plaster in my hair!

LOVE the chair!
10:12 PM EDT
hooli said…
You rocked this. Well, not actually because it's not a rocking chair. But you know what I mean.
Good on you.
11:57 PM EDT
Me and Him said…
Love the fabric and the chair. I wanna go thrifting with you!
3:28 AM EDT
Little Munchkins said…
It looks gorgeous. Love the fabric.
4:45 AM EDT
Tonya said…
This chair is gorgeous! I love the red fabric for the seat, perfect against the black.
5:58 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
WOW! You are such a serious thrifter. Amazing find and fabulous transformation.
6:12 PM EDT
Jane said…
Perfect! I love how the fabric has a little pattern that even mimics the shape of the chair!
10:03 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
oh yeah
8:32 PM EDT
SilverLining Designs said…
The chair looks great! Fantastic job and find for $10 bucks!
5:10 PM EDT
dig this chick said…
oh yeah! LOVE it.
8:30 PM EDT
African Kelli said…
Lera! My goodness that is fantastic. Bravo!
2:14 PM EDT
FineLine Antiques said…
Dont cha jus love a good vintage find?! I love how your chair turned out. Did you spray it black? And the fabric choice is darling. You've inspired me, I have a chair sitting in waiting to be rehabbed...maybe this weekend will be its time!
Thanks for sharing!
1:02 PM EST
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