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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

A Regal Pair

Back in March, I unknowingly came up with a great new finish that I fell in love with. It's so easy too...which makes it even better. The first piece with this finish was this table. It sold at my friend's shop the first day she put it out on the floor. I was shocked...but super happy!

So when that same friend brought me these chairs to paint, she thought that same finish should be used.
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They (yes, they...there are two, but I didn't "before" both of them) had obviously seen better days, but had tons of potential.

Enter my father-in-law. This man is brilliant. One of the chairs was missing a bottom support, so he used the other chair as a template and cut out a support with his jigsaw. Fine...no big deal, right? He then proceeded to take apart the chairs and pull of about three POUNDS of hardware from them. Nails, screws, L-brackets...anything that could be added to just keep the chairs together. I was shocked when he brought me the hardware to show me. They even felt lighter! And they looked better too!

Anyway, after 3 coats of dry brushing and some ebony stain, here they are! What a pair!!
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And look at that....the grass is even green! Finally!

~Allison

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43 comments:

  1. Artichoke AlleyMay 11, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Cuuute! They look great and I am SO jealous that you have such a wonderful helper in your FIL! Great job!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteMay 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    wow! those looks just beautiful!!! i love the style and finish on those chairs. awesome as usual, allison!

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  3. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMay 11, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love how they turned out! You've hit upon a great technique, I think!!! :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    How fun! They look like they belong in a chic ice cream parlor! Too cute!

    Happy painting!
    Julie

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  5. HeatherMay 11, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Cool chairs with such a unique look. Great job with the finish!

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Love the shape of the chairs. The paint brought out their beauty.

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  7. Allison @ Vintage CharmMay 11, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    These chairs are awesome!! I love all the detail. And you chose great colors.

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  8. ChrissieMay 11, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a great pair of chairs. You transformed them perfectly. They have such a unique shape!

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  9. SkinnyMegMay 12, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Gorgeous chairs, I love the shape and color!!

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  10. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsMay 12, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    The shape of the chair back reminds me a woman with a flip hair style. I want to put dangly beaded earrings on her.

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  11. StephanieMay 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Lovely chairs-thanks for sharing :)

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  12. foreverdecoratingMay 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    What interesting chairs. I love how you transformed them.

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  13. Inspired by youMay 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    How cute! Very interesting indeed!

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  14. KristinMay 13, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Love your chairs! Love anything different and cool. Stopping by from Finding Fabulous!

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  15. stephMay 13, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Your chairs are GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    They ARE a Regal Pair!! Love the finish but I didn't see where you described how you finished them -- what did you dry brush on?

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  17. LindyMay 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    What unique chair! I love their new finish...perfect!

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  18. DitzyRedheadMay 13, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I love these!
    Marcelle

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  19. Susan EvelynAndRoseMay 13, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Great regal chairs! Nice job on them. :)
    Found you on show and tell,
    Susan

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  20. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 13, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Allison...

    What beautiful chairs...so unique! You really did a beautiful job of refinishing them! Thanks for sharing them with us today!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  21. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMay 14, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    what diffrent chairs... they came out beautiful!

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  22. Audrey PettitMay 14, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    What a fun and funky set of chairs. Love the style and love your paint transformation. I bet these sell immediately, too.
    Visiting from Show & Tell Friday. TFS!

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  23. BethMay 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    These are very beautiful!!!!!Love the shape and the color you used...I love unique furniture like that:)
    Beth

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  24. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    What unique and pretty chairs! They are so neat and I love the finish on them~ thanks for sharing this at FNF :)

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  25. JenniferMay 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    WOW! Those are awesome! Love the shape and have never seen anything like them!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatuals

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  26. LaurenMay 15, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    they look great!! good job!

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  27. WobiSobiMay 15, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    These chairs are amazing, and I love the finish you did.. absolutely beautiful!! visiting from Sunday nap time. :)

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  28. OliviaMay 15, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Oh my these chairs turned out downright fabulous!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  29. MaryMay 15, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I love this! I'd like to invite you to post it on Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week, I hope you can join in. Have a nice week, Mary :O)

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  30. ErinMay 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Fabulous! They kind of look like ladies wearing crowns!

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  31. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysMay 15, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    They look so much better is white!!

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  32. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Wow, they came out great! They are really unique chairs and look very sophisticated with their new finish. I can't believe they had that much hardware on them! I bet your father-in-law fixed them up nice and sturdy! I came over from the Sunday Scoop link party.

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  33. EileenMay 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Wow. great paint job. it's great that your father in law was able to firm them up and make them lighter in the process. They look great. I love a good chair re-do
    Eileen @ cottage beach house

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  34. ArabellaMay 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Amazing chairs and I love how you painted them!!

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  35. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Wow, I love the shape of those chairs. And, the transformation is perfect, nice job!! I would love it if you would link this up to my Marvelous Mess party....each week I pick one project to feature on my sidebar!! Here is the link: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/05/marvelous-mess-13-and-features.html

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  36. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Allison, I love the shape and color of your chairs. They look so Frenchy and garden chic now! I'm sure these will be quick sellers too.

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  37. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalMay 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    What stunning chairs! Love the color you picked - so fun and french. Great job.

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  38. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What fun chairs! Great job!

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  39. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    They are fabulously gorgeous, Allison! The detailing is amazing. How great that your father in law was able to recreate the support piece.

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  40. AtticmagMay 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Those are great looking grotto chairs. Usually they are dark but even light is a great improvement. Jane

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  41. BrandiMay 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Great makeover Allison! Love the unique shape of the chairs!

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  42. Mom2GSDSJune 4, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I hope you can see the chairs in the pic found here: https://www.onekingslane.com/product/11042/366727
    Online today (June 4, 2011) The pair is selling for ONLY $2,399!!!

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  43. 1 Funky WomanJune 17, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Wow, the detail is amazing! Such unique pieces, where are you putting them?

    Megan

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!