Monday, June 6, 2011

French Folding Chair

I got this wonderful weathered folding chair at the auction.  Since I'm planning on keeping this for myself, I'll tell you that I only paid $1.00.  It is perfectly sturdy, too.



Here it is in the before stage.  I liked it just as is was, but I'm glad I decided to go "French".



I did a simple aging technique with the paint.  I used red craft paint and an old paint brush. Then with a fairly dry brush, I gradually added layer on layer until I got the right look.  I scrubbed on a dark brown wax with steel wool for more aging.



But the best part of the project is the stenciling.  I like to imagine that this chair is from a French beach resort.  



Or that I just came home from the French market.  Maybe someday.

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Janet
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10 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Very pretty, Janet! I love the red and the stencil is a great touch! You got a great bargain there and it looks like a perfect chair for putting down those French market purchases.

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 6, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    It is really nice. The stenciling is just the perfect touch! And the vignette is so pretty!

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  3. DebbyJune 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I love the color and the stenciling. So cute.

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  4. Grammy GoodwillJune 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I thought it was authentic. Great job.

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  5. ArabellaJune 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    It is a fabulous piece and your paint job makes it even more divine! $1.00...well, that is the best deal I've heard of lately :O)

    Visiting from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  6. Passionate for WhiteJune 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    You did a great job on transforming your 100 pennies chair!

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  7. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 7, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Tres magnifique!!

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  8. V I N T A G E O L O G I E June 10, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Looks like it came straight from the hotel in France ... how ever did you get it on the plane? .... wonderful re-do ... thank you fro bringing it to the party!

    xo
    Jill

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  9. ARKJune 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love the before AND the after...what a fun chair!

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  10. Amanda@RelovedRubbishJuly 4, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Janet, your French chair is so charming! I have been looking for chairs like this one for my deck. I am envious that you got yours for only $1! I love how you transformed yours. The finish and stencil look perfect!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :) You have some amazing projects and I am happy to be your newest follower.

    xoxo
    Amanda

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