Comments on: antique cane chair makeover with upholstered seat https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:01:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: Gail Wilson https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-345299 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:01:24 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-345299 In reply to Lisa Sellers.

Lisa,
I totally agree about the back of a secretary desk. A lighter color really makes a difference. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.

gail

]]> By: Lisa Sellers https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-345291 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:35:27 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-345291 Brilliant choice! I’m in the same state of mind when it comes to painting vs. restoration. I did however have a mild exception to that rule when I painted the backing of a family heirloom secretary desk. Sorry Ma, sometimes it’s purpose over sentimentality! Lol it showcased items better with a lighter background color. This chair you did is a nice respect to the possibilities it has no matter what the future holds!

]]> By: Mary Helene https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-272481 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 18:27:00 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-272481 Beautiful!!!

]]> By: Betsy https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-272432 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:14:27 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-272432 The chair is beautiful! I have the same one, but in much worse shape. I painted it yellow and dropped in a wire planter where the seat used to be. It looks wonderful on my daughter’s porch with seasonal flowers and trailing plants in it!!

]]> By: Arrow Fastener https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-256834 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:32:36 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-256834 Look at those old Arrow staples! We love it. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Gail Wilson https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-232956 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 01:00:55 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-232956 In reply to Jolene.

Thanks! It hasn’t found it’s forever home yet…. I love the gel stain too!

gail

]]> By: Gail Wilson https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-232954 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:59:03 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-232954 In reply to Susan Corbett.

Susan,

Foam at Ollies? I don’t think our Ollies has it. I don’t do enough to invest in a carving knife. I have serated knives I use on thick pieces, but scissors did fine on this thinner foam.

I bow to you! I had upholstery projects. 🙂

gail

]]> By: Susan Corbett https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-232889 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:31:10 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-232889 You did a nice job. I get my foam at Ollie’s it’s much cheaper than Joanne’s or hobby lobby Also using an electric carving knife makes the cutting much easier I have a bit of a chair issue so I appreciate a good makeover Also if you need any tips I’d love to help. Anything that sits still long enough gets reupholstered !

]]> By: Jolene https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-232883 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 18:16:34 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-232883 While I love the look of painted wood, I LOVE gel stain! It’s so pretty, and that color is perfect! Beautiful work!

]]> By: Angie ~ ambient wares https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/antique-cane-chair-upholstered-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-231844 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:21:12 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=27113#comment-231844 In reply to Gail Wilson.

Awesome! Thanks again!

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