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Upholsery ideas for dining chairs

8 years ago
I bought 6 of these chairs from a local restaurant that was going out of business. The wood is solid, just needs some TLC, and I’d like to reupholster with something fun! I’ll probably do the back in something different from the front and seat. I can sand and restain the wood or paint it out. I’m looking for inspiration for fabrics! Also, what style chair would you call this? For 20bucks each, I think they’re pretty awesome!

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  • 8 years ago

    I think pictures of your dining room to know your style would help. I agree they're awesome chairs.

  • 8 years ago

    ditto

  • 8 years ago

    Love Love love them. Search bergere chairs for inspiration.

  • 8 years ago

    I'd like to see 2 coordinating prints, something big and splashy on the backs and something smaller (and spot-hiding) on the seats.

  • 8 years ago

    I was thinking animal print (antelope or cheetah) on the back and pink on the seat. I'm in love with all of those these days.

    But there are millions (more or less) of possibilities! So seeing the room they will go in is key.

  • 8 years ago
    Room is open to front entrance and den. I have a funky mix of grandma’s hand me downs and my newer finds. Just found this round ivory piece of marble for the table top. Base will be lowered several inches, as it is too high for the new chairs. Dining room has not been painted, but can be! I need to replace the builder’s grade chandelier eventually.
  • 8 years ago

    I just love seeing homes like these. Really great job.

    You could literally do anything with these chairs.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks, Lindsey! I know, so many choices!
  • 8 years ago

    Love it all ,I would go with something like this to give the room drama


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  • 8 years ago

    I think the style spans Napoleonic and English planter's chair, mostly due to the arms and the back angle. Upholstery should relate somewhat to the living room seating, IMO.


  • 8 years ago
    I’m thinking a sturdy cream fabric on front, maybe a cowhide on the back! Although I think I need some color... so far all my furniture is cream and brown.
  • 8 years ago

    Genevieve I was juat looking for toile chairs! I think with the LR being so reserved these chairs should make a big of a statement, though restrained.

    Can I change my answer from before to: navy blue velvet back, antelope seat?

  • 8 years ago

    I agree that your home is so lovely and a very refreshing change from the gray homes that we normally see. Your mix of furnishings is what adds personality.

  • 8 years ago

    The first thing that jumped into my mind when I seen your space is to cover the chairs in velvet or velveteen. Your home is classic, warm, comfortable with a touch of elegance. I love quality older furniture. If I may suggest maybe a crystal chandelier.

  • 8 years ago

    Other colours that would be amazing here are mustard/gold, forest green (I have a fantastic forest green toile in my stash...), Robin's egg (though I think that doesn't have the staying power needed for such an investment), plum, teal

  • 8 years ago


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  • 8 years ago
    These are going to be my “mullet chairs”... business in the front, party in the back. Here are some party ideas that I like...
  • 8 years ago

    Ann, I love the last one. It would tie in the wall art also.

  • 8 years ago

    I'm a huge fan of paisley but I think it might be too cute for your house. And I think cobalt might be too bright...navy or indigo for blue imo.

    That last one is simply gorgeous.


  • 8 years ago

    Your home is sooo inviting.....! keep us posted.

  • 8 years ago

    The only thing I don't like about the chairs is the wheels. Can they be removed? I wonder if you can buy brass "feet" to replace the wheels?

  • 8 years ago
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    Frontgate has some similar chairs. You could check out their choices and duplicate anything you like. Fabric on the back and leatherette on the front? Good find!

  • 8 years ago
    Love your space and love the chairs - fantastic find. My concern are the caster wheels on hardwood. Be careful :)
  • 8 years ago
    Love the chairs and your room, great eye. Please show us the finished chairs
  • 8 years ago

    I like the "leather" on the front -- great against stains and spills and then a pretty fabric on the back.


  • 8 years ago

    great house, great find

    I love the last fabric too-I love the tonality of all the different blues..and the change of textures..

    lots of ways to go with these, agree ith everyone

  • 8 years ago
    Nice find. I would do a hair on hide back and a cream front in velvet or leather with studs. I think I would try to refinish the frame looking at your room which is really terrific! Great find!
  • 8 years ago

    I just love these...She puts fabrics together in a magical fashion.

    YES! Great chairs--Love them. SCORE!

    http://www.wildchairy.com/

  • 8 years ago
    All great ideas and inspiration photos! Thank you. I’ll keep y’all posted!
  • 7 years ago
    Update: After many months, I finally finished stripping and staining these chairs, and just received them back from the upholsterer. I promised to update this thread, so here you go!
  • 7 years ago

    YASSSS! Beautiful!