Victorito Chairs Before & After

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Victorito Chairs Before & After

Keltie

March 6, 2017

1–2 minutes

chalk paint, mexican blanket, side chair, victorian, victorian side chair

I found two of these worn antique victorian chairs at the world famous Rosebowl Flea Market last year and finally got around to refinishing them over the last few weekends.

Stripped down to the frame then painted in a light gray chalk paint, these chairs were reupholstered in striped gray and white Mexican blankets. As a special twist, I used frayed blanket to trim the front legs. I think they’re cute!

Below are “before” and various “after” photos

2 responses to “Victorito Chairs Before & After”

Mary

March 7, 2017 at 9:47 am

I love them! You took something dated and stuffy and made them super hip. A Mexican blanket? Who would have thunk it?

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1. Keltie
  
  March 7, 2017 at 9:56 am
  
  Remember how gross those original chairs were? The foam inside was like hard dust that got everywhere.
  
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