It is official! The four dining rooms chairs I purchased well over a year ago are finally finished! They hail from the 1940s and were in need of a COMPLETE overhaul…the original paint color was “avocado green” with matching vinyl upholstery, (not a good look!) but I loved the shape and the idea of giving them a new life…so here they are, a year later, stripped, sanded, painted and upholstered in a mohair fabric I chose to compliment the golden hue of the grasscloth…I couldn’t be happier with the results! Oh, and extremely comfortable! In fact, I’m sitting on one as I write this post…
I hope the next time you see a neglected piece of furniture, you’ll stop and think, I wonder what it could be…
When we play musical chairs in our house everyone always has a seat.
You are the best! xo
LOVE the chairs. You did a beautiful job restoring them.
Danielle, That chair is gorgeous. You did a great job. Love the color.
The chair is absolutely stunning. I love the different angles of the legs’
Dear Danielle,
I love your blog and your wonderful taste! I am glad I discovered A Thoughtful Eye!
xx
Greet
Dear Greet, Wow! Thank you for writing such an inspiring comment! I love your blog Belgian Pearls and have been a fan for a long time! Your work is stunning! all the best, Danielle
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Dear Fay, Thank you for writing and for subscribing! So glad you liked the John Saladino posts! all the best to you, Danielle
The fabric on the chair is amazing — would you mind sharing who makes it/where you purchased it? Love your blog. Thanks!
Hi Kristin,
Many thanks for your lovely comment! The fabric is mohair I purchased at Zimman’s, 80 Market Street, Lynn, MA. I ended up purchasing the end of the bolt so I’m not sure if they re-stocked this color…if you live in the Boston area (or are here for a visit), I would highly recommend a trip to Zimman’s…I could spend all day every day there looking at their gorgeous selection of fabrics!
best,
danielle