Yesterday afternoon I found myself at the flea market. Usually, when I go to the flea market I just browse. Rarely do I find anything I "need." There are only a few items that generally catch my eye at a flea market... dishware, linens and chairs are at the top of that short list. I have a thing for older wooden chairs. I appreciate the workmanship that is often found on an older chair. They often have more style than their newer counterparts. Anyway, as much as I like to look at these chairs I've never been tempted to buy -- until yesterday when this one beckoned me...
I was drawn to it because of its boxy appeal and wooden detail ...
and the fact that it was $39. I wasn't, however, crazy about its raspberry colored upholstery (yikes) or the sunken seat.
The arms are very worn at the hand rest, which makes me think this was a well-loved chair at one time...
Anyway, this is where you come in -- I need some advice. I've never refinished or reupholstered anything. I was thinking of painting the wood black and then reupholstering the seat and back. I'll also need to add more padding to the seat of the chair. When I read about experiences where people have refurbished an item, they generally use spray paint to cover the wood, so I'm thinking that's what I'll do. What do you think of my painting it black? Any advice? Any suggestions? Any opinions? Any recommendations? I'm obviously in over my head... and excited!
