Monday, July 30, 2012

Grandma's Chair

Last week I told you about these 2 chairs I'll be looking to restore and today I will be introducing you to one of them, her history and what's going to happen to her.


This chair was part of a full set of chairs and glider that used to be at my grandmother's old house since the 1950's. When my grandmother sold her house I asked my mom {I was already living in Miami} to please rescue the remaining chair from that set and save it for me because I wanted to restore it.


The next step is to locate a paintshop that can help me with the task of restoring it... Ideally, it would be a car repair place that can do all the work. I case I can only find someone to paint it professionally, I'll have to get working on cleaning it, striping the old paint {hate using those liquids!}, and prime it.


The idea is for the chair to look like the ones in the image above. I'm still deciding on what colors I'm going to use but most definitely I will use two, and probably I would like to keep it pastel to make keep the vintage look. What colors do you think I should use? Any suggestions?

Have a great day... July is almost over!
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32 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseJuly 30, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    That's such a pretty chair, will look amazing painted in some lovely colours!! Luck you :)) Have a super week doll xx

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  2. honey my heartJuly 30, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    the chair's design is good. hope your restoring of it goes well. i like the yellow on the chairs in the photo, but also like mint green or sky blue.

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  3. Albertina M. CisnerosJuly 30, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    i love the yellow! minty green would be cute too!

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  4. SamJuly 30, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    The chair is such a pretty piece and I am sure that once you're done with the painting it will look even lovelier. Hope to see a pic of the final result.

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  5. little luxury listJuly 30, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    The yellow and white would be lovely and I would love aqua and white too!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  6. StephanieJuly 30, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    OH I love that chair! I would go with white and blue. So great that you're restoring it.

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  7. roothJuly 30, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Very very cute. You could go with a pale green colour - almost like a mint!

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  8. Tiffany KadaniJuly 30, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I love a deep purple. Is that weird?

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  9. Silvia NegrettiJuly 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Such a pretty chair!!!
    It will look amazing painted in some pale pastel color like mint or lilac!
    xxx

    S
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  10. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineJuly 30, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    I like the idea to change old itmes into something new and precious. Color-wise I'd go with light blue, or mint, or even yellow.

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  11. LinnJuly 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    I agree with Selma something yellow would be great :)

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  12. Ana DegenaarJuly 30, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I adore makeover photos. This just made my day :)

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  13. AngelaJuly 30, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    wow, nice.

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  14. Chicago Chic July 30, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    So pretty!

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  15. About Last WeekendJuly 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    What a great story behind those wonderful chairs, Love the yellow and white or blue would look great too,

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  16. Oh to Be a MuseJuly 30, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Good chair story. I really like the restored chairs in yellow, but I think they'd probably good in any color you pick. Good luck!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Oh I have chairs just like these that I bought at Restoration Hardware a few years back. They are mint but I love that yellow!! xoo

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  18. JessJuly 30, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Ooooh I love that not only are these vintage, but they belonged to your grandmother. It's always better when these things have a story. Can't wait to see what you do with the chair!

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  19. Vannessa@LuxuriaJuly 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Wow! what a transformation that would be. Interested to see what colors you use altho' I do like the lemon + white that you show ;-)

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  20. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Such cool chairs Elie! I love the idea of white with pale turquoise - that very vintage look, but I also think all white would be pretty as well. I guess it depends on what your color scheme is etc. This is such a fun project!

    xo Mary Jo

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  21. OJuly 30, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Hoe lovely xoxo

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  22. MOSAMUSEJuly 30, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    really cute idea! good luck!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    www.MOSAMUSE.com

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  23. StyleIDnetJuly 30, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Wow, cool chairs, soooo retro. <3
    * STYLE ID NET *
    * Filomenas Closet *

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  24. OneCraftyFoxJuly 30, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    It's going to be fantastic!!

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  25. jJuly 30, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    That chair is awesome! I love the yellow and white color combination you show. I have a pair of repro side tables that are this style {from Restoration Hardware before the buyers went insane} in a minty{ish} green and white that I love. I think your is so much more meaningful since it's from your grandmother.

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  26. A Very Sweet BlogJuly 30, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Those chairs have so much CHARM! I love it! Your grandmother would be so proud :) I really like yellow and white. Not sure of the colors that would be in the surroundings (where you will keep them). Red and white is cool too. I had to laugh when you talked about taking lessons! HAHAHA I was thinking the SAME thing. She does it with such ease. I don't have the same finesse. LOL It's definitely an art!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  27. Selvaggia CapizziJuly 31, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    I'd go with white and liliac

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  28. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    so cute! No suggestions, I am not good at stuff like that. But I bet they'll be amazing!

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  29. The Chic SheetJuly 31, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    What a great idea!!!

    XX,
    Miranda

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  30. GloriaJuly 31, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Oh what fabulous chairs! I like the idea of painting them a minty pastel green!

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  31. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsJuly 31, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    What a great treasure you have from your Grandma! Can't wait to see how you restore it!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  32. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    How cool is it that you've rescued these chairs from your grandma's place. I can't wait to see what color you choose.

    xx
    Quiet Luxury

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