A very long time ago, I wrote a post, How to Thrift and Score for Your Home. I had found a great Mid-Century Modern chair by the dumpster and was excited to bring it home. Quite a score!
It has sat in my garage ever since – I know! – but yesterday I finally had a chance to have fun with it. It made a nice little break from my work load! This one truly is trash to treasure!
Here’s the YouTube video on the before and after transformation. Enjoy!
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Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for the video! The wood wax stuff worked brilliantly! Looks great!
I have three MCM chairs in need of a makeover. I bought them years ago, from an op shop (charity shop), to use in a couple of holiday houses I let. They’re now in my home awaiting their turn for the re-do!… and waiting, and waiting! They have really heavy cushions on them in a browny-gold boucle material, so do not go with anything at all in my house, but they are so, so comfortable! I’m reluctant to replace the cushions with foam as I can’t imagine they could be as comfy! Still, their turn will come, and sadly I will have to free them from the bondages of my older-style home. Think you may have just inspired me….. they could be next cab on the rank!
Thanks Suzanne.
Cheers, Liz.
It really was fun to tackle a MCM piece after slogging away on french dining chairs for weeks! Have fun with your chairs!
You always bring us something interesting to view! Love the chair and your treatment of it. Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Thank you so much, Susan! Appreciate it!
Great tutorial and video, Suzanne … although I’m afraid I’m going to have that song in my head all day … very catchy tune!
Wonderful! Can’t wait to see it finished!