Monday, March 18, 2013

Craigslist Chairs


Found this pair of chairs on Craigslist a few weeks ago.  They didn't look this when I got them but of course I forgot to take a "before" picture.

Let me just set the stage in your mind.  Picture:  torn cushions, nappy coral fabric, stains, and a warning that "the cats usually slept on these."  They were not pretty.

Now they have been newly recovered in some $10/yd fabric I found in Mebane with contrasting white piping and are looking mighty fine!

I do need an opinion though.  I want to paint the legs (one in the back was repaired) and I'm thinking maybe an orange-y red.  Green?  Gold?  Black?  What do you think?

13 comments:

  1. I say orange-y red or black. I think the decision to do the piping was spot on! They look great!

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  2. definitely black and a pop of color with a pillow on each chair!

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  3. I wouldn't paint them. Leave them natural!

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  4. Definitely orangey-red. Very Chinoiserie!

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  5. Orangy-red.....

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  6. Will you sell these, Evie? If so, how much? Beautiful!
    They look great with legs unpainted or painted.

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  7. seems like I'm the odd ball out... but I like the gold idea..

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  8. Love the fabric! Gold legs will go with everything.

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