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March 31, 2011 by danielleboudrot

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…

11 Responses

on March 31, 2011 at 12:57 pm | Reply Edward Boudrot

When we play musical chairs in our house everyone always has a seat.
- on March 31, 2011 at 12:59 pm | Reply danielleboudrot
  
  You are the best! xo
on March 31, 2011 at 2:49 pm | Reply Janet Tiampo

LOVE the chairs. You did a beautiful job restoring them.
on March 31, 2011 at 3:20 pm | Reply suzy

Danielle, That chair is gorgeous. You did a great job. Love the color.
on April 1, 2011 at 5:13 am | Reply christine m winn

The chair is absolutely stunning. I love the different angles of the legs’
on April 1, 2011 at 8:32 am | Reply Greet

Dear Danielle,
I love your blog and your wonderful taste! I am glad I discovered A Thoughtful Eye!
xx
Greet
- on April 1, 2011 at 10:34 am | Reply danielleboudrot
  
  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
on April 10, 2011 at 7:15 am | Reply FAY HART FLORENCE ITALY

Hi Danielle lovely images just read all your posts John Saldino in partucular Found you thru Greet
thankyou see you again ive subscribed

fay x
- on April 10, 2011 at 9:35 am | Reply danielleboudrot
  
  Dear Fay, Thank you for writing and for subscribing! So glad you liked the John Saladino posts! all the best to you, Danielle
on April 4, 2012 at 10:23 am | Reply Kristin

The fabric on the chair is amazing — would you mind sharing who makes it/where you purchased it? Love your blog. Thanks!
- on April 4, 2012 at 11:51 am | Reply danielleboudrot
  
  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