The green fabric is super old and all snagged, so the chairs need new upholstery STAT. I'm thinking I'd like to do a more neutral fabric so I can go with something fun for our windows (maybe yellow drapes like these?).
I'm not usually into using a different fabric on chair backs, but I might like it here.
The first row below shows some paint options I'm considering for the frames. Links are listed below the round up. There's a mix of high and low fabrics here. For the pricier Kelly Wearstler fabrics, always try checking eBay or etsy for yardages before paying the huge mark up online. These fabrics also often turn up at fabric outlets and in upholsterer's remnant bins.
Do you have any gray or black/white patterns you're really loving these days?
Paint colors:
1) Benjamin Moore Gunmetal 2) BM Gray Pinstripe 3) BM Silvery Milk 4) Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray
Fabrics
I can't believe you may leave your place after all that work.. just kidding, I'm secretly excited because I get to watch you do all this again. :) I love the confetti fabric!
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs, you always inspire me with your nifty upholstery choices. I love the tiny polka dots - so sweet! I'd also do the back of the chair in a different fabric for something fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the chairs and can't wait to see what you are going to do with them. The yellow curtains are great, so fun.
ReplyDeleteI just upholstered an ottoman with the grey WestElm Ikat print and love it. I also like all the options on spoonflower but it gets kind of expensive.
Beautiful chairs - I'm always falling for buffalo check...anything :) I love the KW Confetti, too!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I were inspired by you and purchased an antique loveseat with tufting in the back yesterday! We're planning on reupholstering it ourselves. We've been watching online videos like it's our job!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I adore the Confetti fabric - I'm developing quite a fondness for interesting polkadots the last few weeks. And any of the paint choices would be stunning!
ReplyDeleteLovely chairs! What a deal.
ReplyDeleteI'd go for a rust/orange taffeta plaid backing, and pull out a neutral from the plaid for the front in shatung, no geometrics or floral unless they are stunning wild. For the wood parts, I'd catch a deep indigo blue that contrasts with the fabrics.
I love those chairs!! Can't wait to see what you do with them. I'm always inspired by your sure-footed approach! (Were they mine, I would sooooo strip the wood and then probably not like it so I'd do something crazy like paint it orange and hate it then have it painted white like I end up doing with everything! But maybe this time at an auto shop place in gloss, so it's like lacquer. Taking me a year to finally enjoy the chairs!! I love confetti (business in the front) with a little snake chain (party in the back) or the buffalo check. :)
ReplyDeleteYou definitely couldn't pass up those chairs! Wowzers! They are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find! I love those chairs.
ReplyDeleteMy great room is shades of gray, I think I painted it 3 times before I got the right shade, gray is so tricky but soooo worth it when you get it right. And I LOVE those chairs!
ReplyDeleteThose chairs are lovely! Lucky you for scoring them for $175.
ReplyDeleteLove those chairs!!! Can't go wrong with chenille!!!
ReplyDeleteJenny, those chairs are going to look amazing. I can't wait to see them unveiled! I was drawn to the KWID Confetti right away. I'm all about dots at the moment! Also all about curtains- I'm working on some for my home office and may take the plunge on the sew in pleat tutorial you featured a while back. Wish me luck- haven't ever done this before.
ReplyDeleteWhat...moving? Oh this is going to be so fun to follow along- can't wait to watch you transforma new place! Will cross fingers in the meantime:) Great chairs and what a price...such a score!
ReplyDeleteI love them as-is. That green is divine! However, you have such an eye, I know they'll be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chairs ... Such a great find! Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteGreat find! Those chairs are gorgeous. I love the shades of grey, I can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteDon't paint them! LOVE the Albert Hadley Fireworks fabric in the black and white colourway. Give that a try!!! Can't wait to "tour" your next place!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those chairs! I wouldn't have turned those down either. Love the confetti!
ReplyDeleteWhat great chairs - such a find!! Love what you are considering to give them new life!
ReplyDeleteooo! what a score. These are great. I did a chair like it with a gray mattress ticking on the front and a vintage crewel work on the back. I love it. Can't wait to see them finished!
ReplyDeleteIKAT DOTS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIKAT DOTS!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it always the case? You decorate and tweak your home until it is just perfect and then it is time to move on :) Looking forward to following your new decorating plans. Anyway, your new chairs are awesome. I found a chair in a similar style, painted the trim dark grey and had it reupholstered in Betwixt. You can check it out here: http://hazardousdesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/take-two.html
ReplyDeleteOh, those chairs are amazing. And that price! I'm on the lookout myself. It would be so fun to do the backs and seat cushion in a coordinating/contrasting fabric.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good find!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the chairs! And they're perfect for contrasting fabrics - the ovals work like little picture frames!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the chairs! And they're perfect for contrasting fabrics - the ovals work like little picture frames!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM - glad you didn't pass them up.
ReplyDeleteDo you have any gray or black/white patterns you're really loving these days? I got fabric last year from Ikea that has a great gray in it and little pops of yellow.....so in love, I've been saving for a special project!
ReplyDeleteFantastic chairs! Lucky find! I vote for Dorian Gray, and the Brunschwig Greek Key overall, with the Dwell Snake Chain accent in the back... Ohhhh! I love these!
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check out kelly wearstler for lee jofa - awesome fabrics!!
ReplyDeletechairs are beautiful!
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I've been wanting to use a gray and white Mexican Otomi on some similar chairs...the whole chair would look amazing, but with kids, maybe just the outside back.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to use a gray and white Mexican Otomi on some similar chairs...the whole chair would look amazing, but with kids, maybe just the outside back.
ReplyDeleteYou have such luck finding amazing chairs and for great prices.
ReplyDeleteI love the gray and black Donghia cut chenille and the KWID fern tree, but that second one is PRICEY!
ReplyDeleteThose are great chairs! We have a Beacon Hill fabric on our site (Annina - Black and White) that I absolutely adore and would look great on those chairs. Good luck reupholstering!
ReplyDeleteFantastic price on those chairs! Can't wait to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteLove the chairs.Cant wait to see what the will look like.
ReplyDeleteLove these little beauties - great find!
ReplyDeleteThose chairs are fabulous. You don't usually see Bergere chairs with enclosed arms. I like the idea of doing the different fabric on the back.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing about your new digs. Yay for more decorating projects!
I'm such a sucker for anything green lately and these chairs are TERRIFIC!
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Am I crazy? I love them as is! But can't wait to see what you do with them!!
ReplyDeleteI love the ikat dots!
ReplyDeleteI can't even be happy for you, I am so jealous of those chairs. Can't wait to see what you make of them :) Also, I just painted my breakfast nook BM Chelsea Gray and I loooove it if you are looking for more grays.
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ABC
The chair is adorable!Love the green!Looks fresh!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find these chairs in nyc? Such a steal!
ReplyDeleteWhere in the world did you find these????
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