Friday, September 13, 2013

Vintage Cane Back Dining Chair Set

 
 
This is the third set of vintage cane back chairs that I have given a makeover.  There were six chairs in this set and the caning was all still in excellent condition.
 

 
The chairs were really dingy and dirty and one of them was painted bright blue.  I sold the two arm chairs to a Loot customer who wanted them painted in Emperor's Silk Chalk Paint® and upholstered in a natural linen.

 
I kept the rest of the set simple and neutral.

 
I painted the chairs with two coats of Pure White Chalk Paint® followed by a wash of Coco Chalk Paint®, made by watering down the paint. 
 
 
 The Coco wash subtly aged and softened the bright white paint and the paint on the edges of the chairs naturally crackled giving them an authentic looking patina.
 
 
I have a thing for stripes, so I chose an elegant, wide-striped, pale, cream and aqua linen to reupholster the seat cushions.

 

10 comments:

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home said...

They look beautiful! Love the striped fabric :)

Fiona, Lilyfield Life said...

hi Amanda, they turned out beautifully.
have a lovely weekend
Fiona

Cynthia said...

These chairs are so stunning. I love what you did with the paint finish!! Hop over to Cloches and Lavender and follow along on our new journey!!!

Cynthia

Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming} said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the fabric you chose!

Anonymous said...

Amazing transformation, i love your chair and fabric. you did an amazing job.Princess Carriage Beds

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Unknown said...

they look brilliant, nice post,?1.Luxury Beds and Mattresses

Junkchiccottage said...

Very pretty re love of this chair.
Kris

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