Tuesday, September 13, 2011

From Granny to Graphic


This is our new old chair fresh from The Upholsterer. Wow! that's what I said when I picked it up.
Many years ago my parents passed this chair onto me. It belonged to my paternal great grandmother. When I first got it the back was caned and it was painted white. Since then it has been stripped, stained, painted and reupholstered three times - if only it could talk.
I love the new look. I figure it'll be around for at least a couple of years:)
Now, where to put it?...
The paint is Benjamin Moore's Black and the material is from Mood fabrics, New York. I bought it when we were there in July.

6 comments:

M said...

Wow! is right. It looks so modern for a very old chair. I look forward to seeing where it will sit.

Sue said...

OOHHHH I LOVE IT!! and have just the place in my house for it.

Blue Velvet Chair said...

What a great before and after! I kid you not...I have a friend who said she is going to give me a chair that is similar to this, and my idea was to paint the frame black and use a black & white fabric on it. This just shows me that is going to be the right direction. Thanks for the inspiration.
Michael

Karen J said...

You're Welcome Michael!
I'll be checking in to see how yours turns out.

ChrisToronto said...

Fantastic! Great choice of colour and fabric. How was the upholstery experience? Pricey?

Weaveron Textile said...

nice choice of colour and fabric.......