Months and months ago, I found a set of vintage barrel chairs at Faith Farm – my favorite thrift store.
Vintage barrel chair before
While the fabric on the chairs chairs looked okay, it was crunchy and stained – and I thought too dated. So I took a couple hours and removed the fabric and all 9 million staples.
I think your foam is showing…
Then I painted them with Rustoleum White. But not before I tried to use their antique white, but it was way too creamy.
Here they are side by side, in their original color and then in the new white. Well, one coat of it anyway.
Before and After Rustoleum White Gloss
And finally, months after I first started this project, I finally finished them. That piping took me a week of upholstery class alone to sew it!
Repainted and Reupholstered Barrel Chairs
Before and After
I love how they look now – completely fresh and bright. Now, I just have to find someone else to love them as much as I do! We seem to have a few too many chairs around here. Note to self: stop buying chairs just because they are cool 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
Eliesa
deb9creations says
They turned out great…glad I am not the only sucker for a chair! I have several I need to fix up but still on the lookout for another great find. Happy Chair Hunting 🙂
A Pinterest Addict says
Thanks! I think there are about six too many floating around my house at this point! I think we are having a yard sale this weekend… unless it’s a million degrees outside!
Janis Steward says
They turned out GREAT! Love the fabric, too! I’ve got to find a good thrift store in my town…so I can collect chairs too, like you…lol!!!
A Pinterest Addict says
Oh, it’s a sickness, I tell ya! LOL!
Mrs. Major Hoff says
I love them. They would look so fab in a sun room! And great job on the piping. Its a bear I tell ya!
A Pinterest Addict says
I’m not in love with piping, that’s for sure. 🙂
Ladybug says
My mother is a chair addict, too! These are gorgeous!
A Pinterest Addict says
Thank you! It makes me happy to know I am not alone 🙂
Aline McKay says
I love what you’ve done with them, very nice!
A Pinterest Addict says
Thank you!
Kelsey says
What fabric did you use to recover the seats?
A Pinterest Addict says
I’m not sure of the name, but I found it at JoAnn’s. Sorry!
Lance says
How much do you want for both chairs if still available?
A Pinterest Addict says
Hi Lance – I sold them already – sorry!