She replaced the vinyl on one of the chairs with blue fabric, the brown on the right is the original. I have told her for the last 5 years that when she was ready to get rid of them to let me know. I had a vision...
And even though I've reupholstered an entire sofa before, these were more difficult than I had expected...working with vinyl is completely different than working with fabric! I finally figured out that heating it with my hair dryer made it much easier.
I found this tag on the bottom of the original. I can't believe they turn 34 years old this month! They've held up well since 1976!
But in white vinyl, they're beautiful and perfect for my kitchen! They are exactly as I'd imagined, maybe even better!
They look a little 80's, all I need is a Lucite table...I wish! Actually, they are just the right touch for the rest of my kitchen which is quite contemporary. We have been remodeling it since August and I have one last project before it's finally complete, a little plumbing. But that's for tomorrow.J.
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Those are great chairs!!
About the brooch I bought, I got it from here although it appears it was the only one: http://www.txantiquemall.com/jewelry/brooch.html
There was another on Etsy but it sold as well and I think I saw another on Ebay but I'm not sure if it sold or not. Just search for Corocraft (the maker) and then either modern or modernist brooch and you should be able to find one, I think they were fairly common. Hope that helps!
Those white chairs looks so comfortable and modern. These are such great finds! :) My mom and I are always looking for such versatile and simple looking chairs like those; you're lucky to have them! :D
What a fabulous redo. And a lucite table...swoon!
Ohmigosh I love those chairs. They have this modernistic vibe to them that almost reminds me of something from the future - weird considering they're vintage. Loving the color - you're a lucky duck, my love!! :)
the chairs came out great! almost 35 years old, and they look so modern. and that's nice that you can always think of your grandparents when you see them. ~joelle
wow, the chairs look great! and they look even better in white, you did an amazing job!
they look amazing, lovely to have taken something special and modernised it a little! Be back on your blog v soon, come follow us if you fancy :) Have a lovely weekend xxx
They looks great, and how nice that they have such a story to them!
Oh wow, that is a great refurbishment! They look really lovely with the white covers. Good job!
Love the new look of the chairs!
Just stumbled by & I love your blog! :)
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neat!! great job!
Those are cool furniture makeovers! You must show us your whole house now :)
You are very resourceful :)
Those chairs are great! They look so modern but still have that 70s feel :)
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