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French Chair Final FINAL Reveal

January 3, 2014 Rachel 16 Comments

Let me start by warning you: I took a lot of pictures of this thing. I’m in love with it! And it is hard for me to not photograph every part of what I love. So. That’s all. 🙂
On to the beauty that is this french chair!
In case you missed the first 3 installments…
How to Strip a French Chair
How to Repair a French Chair (Tie Springs)
How to Paint and Reupholster a French Chair
And as a refresher, here is the before:
Before of french chair with loose springs
The fabric used is a grain-sack inspired fabric that I purchased from DecorSteals. Whenever they offer this fabric (1 deal a day) I stock up! If you can’t wait for that and are willing to wait a little longer, you can find the same fabric at FarmhouseWares.com.
 I went to three different stores that were all out of pure white gimp trim. And Hancock Fabric saved me. They had 12 yards and I bought it all. I did not use it all, however (I attached it using hot glue).
Finished close up of white washed frame and dry rubbed distressing
Also. We were given a new DSLR camera for Christmas. I’m learning a lot and will be learning a lot more in the coming months/years. But already I love how much crisper these pictures are. Almost all are SOOC shots.
Reupholstered arm and white washed frame of french chair
So back to the chair… you will notice how much curved and carved details it has… almost no straight lines! It was definitely different than other french chairs I had worked on and seen, a lot more ‘gawdy’ but no less pretty! I was curious what was the difference between them all.
White washed frame of french chair and white gimp trim
So, it was good timing that I was introduced recently to a section of the website, One King’s Lane, where they give you INFORMATION & HISTORY about furniture. They call it their Home Decor Resource Site.
I found it to be quite interesting and helpful!
White washed frame of french chair and white gimp trim
Turns out, this style of french chair was actually designed to mimic the Rococo period. That made sense, since I remember from taking Art History, the over-the-top wavy details and curves typified art in that period. This chair is exactly that.
White washed frame of french chair and white gimp trim
And more specifically, the site told me that this style was a Louis XV Rococo French Chair from the 1700-1800 time period. Not that it was actually made 300 years ago, but the style was copied from that time period.  I also learned that this chair is called a fauteuil or a covered arm chair.
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
They gave examples of all sorts of different french chairs, but the Rococo Louis XV was the most similar, and the description confirmed it: serpentine curves,
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
…carvings,
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
…and ornate feet.
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
They even gave information on how they were typically finished, with plenty of gawdy gold gilding. Except this chair didn’t want to be gilded in gold. She wanted to be this:
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
 Here’s a peak at the back!
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
 Like my cabinet? Still need to paint it, but I don’t get tired off seeing all that Ironstone!
 And those little boxwood wreaths are from real fresh boxwood stems I got from Home Depot before Christmas.
Dried boxwood wreaths on vintage cabinet doors
Even though they are completely dried out and a little crispy feeling, they are still totally green, which I love!
Dried boxwood wreath
 Her best angle, in my opinion:
White washed frame of french chair, reupholstered with grain sack fabric and white trim
Okay, friends! No more furniture reveals for a little bit! I’m moving next week into a bigger house and I won’t be doing a lot of painting (of furniture at least) until things get unpacked a bit (a couple weeks). But don’t worry, I’ll give some updates along the way and then I’ll be painting like crazy for the next few months getting ready for the next Vintage Market Days: Springtime Treasures!
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  1. RPK Interiors says

    January 4, 2014 at 1:37 am

    This chair is gorgeous and so professionally reupholstered…The gimp is not wavy, the stripes match up, the fabric was pulled nice and tautly…Amazing transformation! Good luck with the move….
    Robin

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  2. Danielle says

    January 4, 2014 at 2:31 am

    Wow! I’m so in love with this chair. You did such a super, super job. Silver Pennies Sundays will be back again on Sunday. Please come share it! x

    Reply
  3. melaniealexander says

    January 5, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I love this chair! And I’m going to follow your blog. I love your style, it’s right up my alley 🙂 Great job!

    Reply
  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    January 10, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I love it!

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  5. Inspired by you says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Love it! you did such a great job!

    Reply
  6. Sharon says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    I have 2 of these chairs…just waiting on me to give them a new look…thank for the inspiration!
    I am a new follower!
    Sharon

    Reply
  7. Shambhavi says

    January 17, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Must say you are quite talented!! Quite understandable why you clicked so many pictures from all angles:)

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  8. Debbie Borthwick says

    April 18, 2014 at 1:03 am

    What a beautiful chair! And you did it justice with the makeover you gave it, I love the finished look.
    I saw you sharing at the Makeover Madness Link Party
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  9. Maritza says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    Your chair turn out beautiful, I love all her curves…..

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  10. Gloria Pitts says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Hell I love what you did with the chair, makeover, what did you put the trim on with.

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Hot glue!

      Reply
  11. Maureen says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Wow I really love your chair

    Reply
  12. Marylin morello says

    February 10, 2018 at 10:20 am

    How did you whitewash the frame? Did you have to sand first!
    I would like to do my wooden kitchen cabinets with this whitewash method.
    Thank you

    Reply
  13. Sarrah Saunders says

    February 10, 2018 at 10:43 am

    Do you remember where you got the upholstery?

    Reply
  14. Patricia says

    February 10, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    You’re chair turned out beautiful. I have a similar chair to redo but I can’t figure out how to get that fabric off the arms without damaging the wood help! How did you get yours off?

    Reply
  15. Ivory says

    January 18, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Lovin it! How did you do that 4-tie-down for the springs in the chair seating area?

    Reply

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