I'm thinking a golden yellow velvet will add a nice punch of color and look good with the green theme we've already got going. I love the look of the antique french circle back chairs like the one below (in a different finish and fabric though), but Mark thinks they're a little too feminine.
In the Domino book, we found a rectangular back upholstered chair that had nailhead detail on the edges that we both love. It looks similar to these.
To find the chair we want with the right fabric would most likely send us to a custom furniture maker and put us out way more money than I'm willing to spend. So this will most likely be taken on as a DIY project.I can already hear Mark saying, "do you know how to reupholster?!" That's a negative. No clue. But how hard could it be? It's definitely not a complex piece, especially with the rectangular back. Anyone have any good tips or tricks?
As soon as things mellow out a little, I will begin my thrift shop search for and old chair frame.
(photos courtesy of The French Chair)
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talk to mom, she is starting to upolster the white arm chair that we purchased in 1998. she has done a great job in the past and i am sure she will do a great job now.
Dad- Definitely will be asking mom for help. Which armchair did we get in '98? What color are you guys going to make it?
The black chairs would be fairly simple, the french one, more complicated and best left to upholterer. I've recovered many chairs. Check the seat and see if they have screws underneath; if so, yea! Just undo and take everything apart and you can use old fabric as a pattern. You just need a staple gun. Presumably the back would be the same. Don't forget craigslist, the site of many a deal.
Libby - Thanks! We are definitely looking for a rectangular back/seat to keep things simple (in terms of work involved and look). I appreciate all the good advice!
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