Yeah, this chair is the bees knees! I friggin love it! You'll see why!
I found it at an estate sale about a month ago. Uber creepy. Apparently the wife had died and the new girlfriend wanted all of her stuff out. Thanks for telling me gossipy estate sale lady - now I'm creeped out! I did, however try on a pair of the dead lady's sunglasses. What?! They were awesome - she also had a pair of Ray-ban sunglasses!
I digress - here is the chair is all of it's before glory:
You know the drill - get that nasty fabric off immediately! Gross!
I didn't take any during pictures - not really much to see. I removed the wheels. I loved the vintage feel of this chair and the plastic wheels just cheapened it. I took the seat and the back off so I could remove the old, nasty fabric and reupholster. I also removed the legs. Sand, prime, paint, wax. DONE!
Here is where the secret compartment comes in:
Yeah buddy! I imagine this being used as a sewing/craft/music chair! It's quite roomy in there!
Here's a close-up of the fabric - I got it at Joann Fabrics with my 50% off coupon (from my phone app)!
One more - I can't help it!
Here's a sneak peek at one of the trillion projects I'm working on! I LOVE break - so productive!! I'll have projects to post for months!
Cheers!!
oh my gosh, that is the cutest, katie! love love it! the fabric is awesome!
ReplyDeleteAwesome chair-I know it is creepy but what a great story for the chair :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks FANTASTIC!!! Love it next to that desk :)
ReplyDeleteYes - that is the bees knees. Love the 'secret' compartment!
ReplyDeleteNot so secret anymore! That doesn't even look like the same chair, it's so awesome. Would love to have you link it to my party.
ReplyDeleteThat chair is awesome!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I finally shared my post on my piggy cake today and you are in it. Thanks again for the inspiration. :) I loved my cake this year.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-piggy-b-day-cake.html
Love this chair Katie. If I were you, I'd keep it. It totally compliments that desk!
ReplyDeleteI know I've already said this, but seriously? How can you give that thing up? It's way too cute and goes too good in your office. Keep it please! :)
ReplyDeleteToo funny! The chair is SO fun!
ReplyDeletelove the fabric choice!
ReplyDeletethe makeover looks great.
cheryl xox.
How cute!! Love that punch of blue with the fabric... and the little secret underneath! How cool.
ReplyDeleteFantastic chair! The story about it is pretty amusing, certainly makes it a conversation piece!
ReplyDeleteI have one of these chairs, and some awesome funky fabric, but it never occurred to me to recover it! Thank you for the inspiration, that chair is totally adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat chair!
ReplyDeleteThat chair is totally awesome...I love that it has that compartment underneath...I'm pretty sure my two rugrats would claim that in a hot second and I would be finding dinosaurs and trains in there in no time! (c; Love the fun fabric you chose...and you definitely impressed my socks off (doesn't make sense, but just go with it) over at Suzy's today, glad to find you!
ReplyDeleteLove it ! wish i was in the nashville area !!!
ReplyDeletetracy
Can the fabric get any cuter?? I love what you did with this chair.
ReplyDeleteSaw you on Under the Table & Dreaming!
By the way, I am hosting my very FIRST link party and I would love to have you link this to it--
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-1.html
Wow! What an amazingly cute chair! I hardly recognize it from the before picture!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHeck Ya! I love the secret compartment!
ReplyDeleteI just came over from Gina's Thursday Transformation. You sure brought some life back to that dull old chair!
ReplyDeleteI just started following you :)
I host a Bunny Hop Party every Wednesday and I would like to invite you. The linky is open until Sunday, but don't wait too long ;)
Do you think you have room for one more party button?
xoxo Bunny Jean
Bunny Jean's Decor and More (my main blog)
how cool. i love that fabric too
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pattern on the fabric! And the secret compartment - what a great idea for storage :)
ReplyDeleteLove that chair - I am shopping around for a new sewing chair. Current one is on wheels and it drives me bonkers.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
I'm hosting a fabric giveaway this week over at my blog - stop by when you get a chance: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2011/08/fabric-love-21-fabric-giveaway-end-of.html
Love this! I searched for forever for a chair for my sewing table & it is not at all cute. Maybe I should pretty her up =).
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful chair! I love the fabric you chose. Estate sales are a little creepy. I've never been to one like that. But I have found treasures troves with daughter in laws selling their mother in laws stuff.Great job as usual!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric! And I love estate sales. I can find great vintage clothes. Come link up sometime at I Made It! Monday.
ReplyDeleteKatie - I looove this! the fabric is perfect...and I want to find a chair with a secret compartment!!
ReplyDeleteI featured this on my blog today! :)
http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2011/08/sunday-features-34.html
I just discovered your great blog! I am your newest follower. Love this transformation. That is a really versatile chair too :)
ReplyDeleteKatie--I absolutely LOVE what you did to this chair!!! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your project today on Sew Woodsy! Feel free to grab a featured button and definitely come back tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness how gorgeous!! I will take this off of your hands anytime...{grin} Would love it if you shared this over at my new turquoise lovin' party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/08/turquoise-lovin-1.html
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric! Lots of storage room=awesome!
ReplyDeletegail
Holy crap - I LOVE it! Going to lift every seat on evrey old chair I see from now on! And love the fabric too! New follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party! Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!
ReplyDeleteSmiles!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Hahaha! Awesome Chair! I totally used that same fabric on my two school chairs! Check it out...http://www.theboldabode.com/2011/09/ode-to-po-part-2.html
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that fabric on a white chair!!! I love yours even more cuz you can hide some crap in it. Now that's Craptastic!
Hi Katie! This is such an awesome chair! I work over at Remodelaholic, and we'd like to create a building plan for a chair like this, and, with your permission, use a couple of your photos. Will you email me at hello@remodelaholic.com and we can discuss the details?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Have a great weekend!
Lorene
I am going to be bold. I have looked for a chair like this for a long time. They're just not made anymore. I remember my mother having one. I am 64 years old so it was a long time ago. My husband says he will make me a chair like this if I can get him plans. I think I could draw them but I need some help. Would you do me a huge favor? I need a tracing of the seat back uprights and a measurement of the height of the chair from floor to top of seat box (not counting cushion. I told you I was gong to be bold. Thank you for you time.
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