This little chair speaks perfect french vintage to me…
The old faded floral fabric… distressed wood frame… carved roses & details…
I love this chair.
With this shabby french fabric.
A creamy tea stained background
Faded pink roses
&
soft baby blue ribbons
Dainty rose garland swags, gorgeous baby roses wreath & delightful french scrolls.
I bought all they had- about 5 yards- probably 4 years ago…
Not sure what I would do with it at the time
but knew that I loved the pattern and french antique feel.
It has been folded in an armoire and I have thought about using it several times…
but didn’t want to cut it. Crazy, huh?
Has anyone ever felt like that?
This is the before…my $20.00 thrift store chair
Remember all those tacks?
yeah… me too.
Next time I see an upholstered piece with tacks like that…
I might have to think twice.
I thought the beautiful french vintagey fabric would be gorgeous on this chair….
but, you know…
then I would have to actually cut it to use it…
So… I upholstered the chair in a beautiful bold yellow floral…
Half way through…I did not love it…
I thought I would at least give it a few days to see if all of a sudden ‘love‘ popped out at me.
Uh…didn’t happen.
So this weekend…
I pulled out my frenchy fabric,
draped it over my chair… and cut it.
YIKES!!
You know I measured about 50 times, to make sure I was using the most of each piece so I could save as much as possible…
I ironed as many wrinkles out as I could and started upholstering…
I got the back done first…
Oooh La La!!!
Loved it immediately and so continued on with the seat.
Though, originally, I was thinking something bold and maybe bright-
a check, a bold floral or an elegant damask…
They just weren’t working for me.
I decided I really wanted a french ticking- with soft faded color and dainty flowers-
but couldn’t find any that I adored that worked with the chair.
But, I love this fabric for some of those same qualities.
The faded creamy white linen &
old worn colors
Elegant vines & dainty flowers
Originally I was planning to paint the chair and go with something really shabby inspired.
But the dark frame is perfectly distressed now-
thanks to the rigamarole we had getting the tacks out!
Dark wood paired with new vintagey fabric…
It’s shabby french love!
Amy Chalmers says
Well I'll say this is shabby perfection! I love how your chair came out. And you were saving the fabric for all the right reasons!! This chair!
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
I think the fabric fits the chair perfectly! I have had the fear of cutting fabric before. Always afraid I would mess something up or not have enough. Some times you just have to dive in and know that you can always find another favorite fabric down the road.
Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~ says
Hi Courtney … the chair is FABULOUS in its new floral fabric! LOVE it! You did an amazing job ~ how did you learn to upholster???? Such a talented girl ~ more than just a pretty face!
Rachel Noelle Pallas says
Very pretty!!! Hugs, Rachel 🙂
Jenny @ Simcoe Street says
Beautiful details!
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage says
Hi Courtney,
I love, love, LOVE, your french inspired chair! The fabric is perfect and what a lovely job you did! I'm happy for you. Have a beautiful day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Melissa Miller says
Courtney the chair is elegant and very pretty. I just adore the feminine fabric and dark wood. Great job!
Happy week! ~Melissa 🙂
Erin says
Very feminine, but I love the wood color with the fabric, very exquisite and rich:)
Vanessa says
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Courtney, that was absolutely the most perfect choice and how great that you got to use fabric you knew you already loved. I totally know how you feel about finally cutting into something. It just feels so permanent! But this is exactly what I pictured you doing with the chair and it looks fabulous! You gotta show us where it is now sitting in your home!
Vanessa
Mari says
HELLO COURTNEY,
WOWEE!! THAT'S ONE MAGNIFICENT MAKE OVER 🙂 I LOVE THE FABRIC YOU CHOSE FOR THAT BEAUTY 🙂 YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB ON THE BEAUTIFUL CHAIR 🙂
XOX~MARI
Sarah @ Modern Country Style says
Wow! You did a fantastic job. Do we get an upholstery tutorial? Pleeeeeease?
I just wouldn't know where to start!
I know JUST what you mean about not wanting to cut into beautiful fabric. I have some like that in our cupboard. It's silly really as if it was out every day I could admire it so much more!
WELL DONE for being so brave with yours!
Sarahx
Sissie's Shabby Cottage says
Shabby French love for sure! I love that fabric and I know what you mean about not wanting to cut it! LOL! I've done the same.
hugs
Sissie
lvroftiques says
Oohhhh that chair is just gawgeous!! I also know what you mean about being hesitant to cut up some fab fabric, but it was the perfect choice! Ummmmm do you mind if I borrow it? *winks* Vanna
Noble Vintage says
yaaay for the floral!!! 🙂 that was my vote originally, and I love that you used a very favorite piece to cover it. Now it will truly be a treasure to you! Nice job!
Crystal Rose Cottage says
The chair is so beautiful! You couldn't have made a better choice in fabric! Just perfect!~Hugs, Patti
Chrissie says
You made the perfect choice for your beautiful chair!
Custom Comforts says
It is absolutely lovely. A perfect combination. I make window treatments and do a little reupholstering and I know exactly what you mean about cutting into a fabric. I think everyone who sews and loves fabric, has a stash that is waiting for the perfect project. I know I have mine.
Cindy
Tallulah's Antique Closet says
I luv the chair and it was a great price for 20 bucks. You did a great job putting the new fabric on it. Thank You for sharing your treasure….Julian
Pamela says
So very pretty Courtney!! Looks like a Robyn Pandolph print. I love her prints. You did a great job on the chair!
Anonymous says
Gorgeous! I like how you left the wood. Did I just say that outloud? 🙂 I paint everything but the rich wood looks beautiful with the fabric. Good eye!
Anonymous says
This chair is honestly to die for! Everything about it is perfect!
Noble Vintage says
Thanks for your comment on the party! 🙂 The Syrah was our contribution- isn't that funny?! I LOVED it! I'd definitely get it again. I think everyone else really liked it too- how funny on the connection with your dad!!
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things says
It turned out beautifully! I would love to find a chair like that for $20!!
Penny
Marie says
Ooh la la bien sur Courtney! C'est parfait frenchy chair! You were the one who reupholstered it??? Omigosh, you did a perfect job!
It really is a perfect french Louis chair! J'adore it mon ami!
-marie
Char says
This chair is just gorgeous and I can't tell you how happy I am that you left the wood alone and didn't paint it. The fabric is so beautiful and you did a great job, Char
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures says
Aren't you glad you saved the fabric for this perfect chair? This is so beautiful and the fabric is perfect for it. Love it!
Christa @ Stories of a House says
I LOVE that chair! The dark wood contrasted with the pretty fabric is gorgeous. You did a great job recovering it. Thanks for linking it up!
Unknown says
Wow! What a beautiful transformation – the chair and fabric are beautifully matched-so inspiring!
Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming} says
Absolutely gorgeous!! You did a wonderful job!
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