transformation

a long time ago, we bought this mid-century modern chair by an unknown designer in a flea market for 50 kroner (approx $10). i was always going to recover it and never really got around to it. in pondering simplicity and making do with what we have and recycling and all those attendant thoughts, i finally felt motivated to recover it. it was so easy, i didn't even remove the old fabric, i just put the new one on right over it. that was possible because the old one was so neutral. it was also heavy quality upholstery fabric, so i thought it would be a good layer underneath the lighter-weight cotton i was covering it in.

i unscrewed the seat and untied the pillow.

then i cleaned and waxed the wooden parts with a neutral furniture wax.

it really should probably be stripped and refinished, but i'll wait 'til next summer to do that.

then i covered it with a patchwork that i made.

the fabrics were some michael miller and lizzy house designs that i bought here a few months ago.

i was inspired after seeing this on flickr.

i just covered the seat and fastened the fabric securely in place with a staple gun.

it took me a total of about three hours of work.

i think i'll be faster the next time.

and although my time is worth something, it feels a bit like getting something for nearly nothing.

a brand new, transformed chair for under 100 kroner (approx. $20).

and it's #93.