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$4.99 thrifted chair remake

« on: April 28, 2008 11:50:19 AM »

I'd been looking for a chair to use with my spinning wheel when I came across one with potential at a thrift store for a whopping $4.99. After cleaning, filling, sanding, priming, painting and reupholstering I have this!

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I think someone had spilled milk all done the back, ick - but it cleaned up great! I did learn the hard way though that even if the paint says primer isn't necessary ignore it and save yourself the hassle by just priming it to begin with, heh.
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2008 11:53:38 AM »

Love it. I love the material


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« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2008 11:54:38 AM »

beautiful job! Grin


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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2008 11:55:10 AM »

That is beautiful! Well done!


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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2008 12:00:49 PM »

What a drastic transformation! The final result is beautiful!


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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2008 12:12:55 PM »

Your chair looks great! I just reupholstered my dining room chairs, it is amazing what a difference new fabric makes!


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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2008 12:15:05 PM »

Beautiful. Very clean and modern!


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Re: $4.99 thrifted chair remake

« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2008 12:16:11 PM »

You have great vision! I really like the way the chrome feet pop off the white. I agree that primer is such a worthwhile step and usually not "extra" because it saves so much hassle later.


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Re: $4.99 thrifted chair remake

« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2008 12:41:55 PM »

Wow!!! a whopping $4.99? Looks brand new now. Hope you find it comfortable for your spinning.
(You "hope" that was milk spilt.lol) Great job!


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Re: $4.99 thrifted chair remake

« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2008 01:22:37 PM »

Fantastic job - I love it when people reconstruct furniture and give it a new lease of life.


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