Sunday, May 15, 2011

a new French chair

We picked up this chair 
for free on craigslist.
It had a break in the back scroll piece 
and needed some love.

The Captain 
glued and clamped the back piece,
and I made a simple seat slipcover 
from a canvas drop cloth.


We started out with this . . .
then this . . . 
then this . . .
and now it looks like this . . .

I love the way it turned out.

Now . . .
do I keep it or sell it?
It does look nice in our living room . . .
kinda adds a French flair to the traditional.

Have a great day!

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23 comments:

  1. KayeMay 15, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    That is beautiful!!!

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  2. Heaven's WalkMay 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Ooooo lala, Julie! What a steal, girl! How in the world did you ever fall into that?? :) Guess I better spend more time surfing Craigslist, huh? lol! It looks great in your living room!

    xoxo laurie

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  3. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMay 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hey Julie...how in the world did you get that for free? I guess I need to check out Craigslist more often. Love the little slipcover too. Since it was free anything you make from selling it will be profit. I say go for it! Have a great week...~Ann

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  4. Vintage GalMay 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Julie ~ I'd keep it~! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT ;-)

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  5. lifespassionMay 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I think it's beautiful!

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  6. ErinMay 16, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Looks great Julie!!! I love the simplicity of the fabric, I'd be hard pressed to choose selling it:)

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  7. ReneeMay 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a great chair, and FREE!
    Looks amazing!

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  8. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMay 16, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I've never seen anything that amazing on the free section of Craigslist! Looks to me, it's a keeper!

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  9. DebbieMay 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Keep it!! I love the way it turned out.

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  10. Amy KinserMay 16, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Very pretty! Great find. My vote is to keep it.

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  11. Allison@FabRehabMay 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Oh free! I love free! Love french too! Great find and fix!

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  12. MariaelenaMay 17, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I love it too...it's lovely....Mariaelena

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  13. Becca BertottiMay 17, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Love the new look ... great job !! And, pretty sure I hear it begging you to keep her !! *Becca* (your newest follower)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  14. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Gorgeous, Julie...I love the beautiful lines and with simple cover...perfect!

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  15. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursMay 19, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Well, Julie, I would keep it ... What did you decide?

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    What a beautiful chair. I would have a hard time parting with that. Thanks for joining WUW.

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  17. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Oh keep it! I love that chair...I have a love affair with chairs, I think they really give character to any part of a room. I'm also at FF.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  18. SarahMay 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I vote: Keep It! It's got great character and looks terrific in its new skirt. ~ Sarah

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  19. Debra@CommonGroundMay 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Gorgeous! love that little slipcover. It looks great in your space. Thanks so much for linking up with VIF! xo Debra

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  20. JulieMay 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Great chair, and can't beat the price! The simple seat cover really suits it, too! Great job, all around. :)

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  21. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Such a charming chair- I love the back and the seat cover is perfect- not to mention the fantastic price!! :) Thanks for sharing this at FNF- have a wonderful weekend!

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  22. UnknownMay 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Very pretty. Don't know that I'd part with it! Love the slip. Thanks for linking with air your laundry friday!

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