Back in January, we started our home office makeover. This is an ongoing makeover, as with most decorating projects I tackle.
I have always drooled over these Pottery Barn Swivel Desk Chairs, but choked at the $399 price tag.
So when I found this vintage office chair at a barn sale for a fraction of PB's price, I was giddy.
Overall it's in good shape. Just needed the husbo to tighten one arm and fill some major cracks/dents with some wood filler. And the dull gray paint color had to go, obviously.
A coat (or two) of white paint freshened it up to match our white desk. So happy with white paint but it still looked a bit naked to me.
After sitting in it a few times, we determined it needed a cushion. But I didn't want something traditional. I thought about a vintage grain sack, but those can be pretty expensive. So when I came across a vintage burlap peanut sac on eBay, I HAD to have it. I consulted my sewer-extraordinaire mom and she whipped up this AWESOME cushion for the chair. I just ADORE the cushion.
THANKS MOM!
What do you think? So much better, right?! Take that PB!
I have always drooled over these Pottery Barn Swivel Desk Chairs, but choked at the $399 price tag.
So when I found this vintage office chair at a barn sale for a fraction of PB's price, I was giddy.
Overall it's in good shape. Just needed the husbo to tighten one arm and fill some major cracks/dents with some wood filler. And the dull gray paint color had to go, obviously.
A coat (or two) of white paint freshened it up to match our white desk. So happy with white paint but it still looked a bit naked to me.
After sitting in it a few times, we determined it needed a cushion. But I didn't want something traditional. I thought about a vintage grain sack, but those can be pretty expensive. So when I came across a vintage burlap peanut sac on eBay, I HAD to have it. I consulted my sewer-extraordinaire mom and she whipped up this AWESOME cushion for the chair. I just ADORE the cushion.
THANKS MOM!
What do you think? So much better, right?! Take that PB!
23 comments:
LOOOOVE it! I so wish I had the patience for that stuff!
So cute. I'm considering a new chair for my desk area at the moment too. I was thinking about something with grain sack style upholstery.
Love the old sack cushion, so cute.
Anne
I love that style of old desk chair... they are surprisingly comfortable! And I really love what you did with yours... it's just so pretty now, especially with it's new cushion.
Wow, thanks everyone for stopping by and for your kind comments!
@Kristine - would love to see what you come up with for your desk!
@Cynthia - yes, it is surprisingly comfortable. The cushion just makes it softer on the bum :)
So cute! You did a fab job it looks amazing! New follower, sweetie. Have a good weekend!
Thanks for stopping by Missy Ann and welcome to my blog! Heading over to check yours out now..... :)
Wow! That sack made a difference. Love it!!!. I would love for you to come over and link this up to my weekend Linky party going on now:)
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2012/05/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party_31.html
Thanks so much for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!
Thanks for the link invite Tammy!
It looks absolutely wonderful and the cushion is perfect!
I love to see you share this at the Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Style Party!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
Oh my goodness, yours is cuter than PB...I love the cushion!!
I am so glad I stumbled upon your cute blog! I am your newest follower! I would love if you would check out my blog and if you like what you see please follow back :)
Modern Modest Beauty
OMG I love the chair and the cushion. I found you at rustic restorations weekend. I'm your newest follower. I hope you will come check out my blog. http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com
Wow, thanks for stopping by everyone! And a warm welcome to my newest followers! I promise to head on over to your blogs on my lunch break today :) Happy Monday!
Wow, that looks so cool, think the shape is even nicer that the Pottery Barn ones!
I LOVE it!! that is what I use for my office chair too:-)
Cheers
kelly @ Stylish Patina
What a score on that chair, and good for you having a mom who can sew. Big advantage. She did it up right. It is so cool. Found you at Miss. Mustard Seed.
Liz
great job Erika. Can't believe you found that chair at a barn sale. Next time you go let me know. :) Love that pillow. Your mom did an awesome job. Love the Virginia note too.
Viya, thanks for stopping by. I will email you the next time I venture out to a barn sale. It would be great to have another shopping companion!
Looks great! I found of these at goodwill not too Long ago but I havent done anything with it yet. I love th crispness of the white!
Lisa, thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to see what your office chair looks like after your makeover. Please share!
You did well on transforming that one vintage chair! Putting a cushion is a good idea too for added comfort. Thank you so much for sharing your project.
Wow Wonderful blog thank for sharing.
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