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    Repurposed Furniture » Project Ideas for Old Chairs

    Project Ideas for Old Chairs

    Published by Gail | Published February 16, 2016 | Updated June 24, 2021
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    Project ideas for old chairs using paint stain, upholstery and saws. All great ways to give them new life. Great ideas to inspire you. #MyRepurposedLife #Repurposed #chairs #diy #projects via @repurposedlife

    I’m a lover of chairs, chairs of all kinds! So many people toss old furniture aside when there is still so much potential for it to live a long and useful life! Even when a it is stained, missing a seat, or at the very least just the wrong color, there is always hope.

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    Did you get a new idea? Maybe some paint, stain, or stenciling? I currently have at least 6-7  in my stash, just waiting for a makeover or a new purpose. How about you? How many  are you hoarding saving?

    gail

     

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    1. Angie @ Knick of Time

      February 19, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      I love the new look of your site, Gail! Thanks so much for including my chair shelf in this roundup - I love repurposing old chairs!

      Reply
    2. Bliss

      February 18, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      I really need to make a bench of chairs, I love those. Wonder if I have chairs in my Shed 'O Sh!$?

      Reply
    3. KariAnne

      February 17, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Gail,

      What an AMAZING new site. :))))) You go!

      I love your new look and everything looks so clean and organized!

      Happy day friend!
      karianne

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        February 17, 2016 at 5:38 pm

        Thank you so much KariAnne!
        It's still very much a work in progress... but isn't it always?

        happy day right back at ya!

        gail

    4. Carol S

      February 16, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      Umm, probably have 24ish chairs in my project stash. Can't resist them! I have just gotten to the point in my life where I can actually work on them. Just did 4 in Sherwin Williams lipstick red for a friend. And finishing up 4 in black for another friend. The deal is that whenever I finish up a set, I seem to get the old set for my stash! Good news, bad news. The pile never seems to go down! Thankfully my parents have a huge attic that I can keep them in. Thank you Gail for the Homeright inspiration - it has been an awesome partner in getting the chairs done! They turn out so beautifully! Great gallery of ideas, too. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        February 17, 2016 at 9:12 am

        Carol,

        hahahah that's so funny that you move 4 chairs out and get THEIR old chairs in return. having 24 chairs is better than having 24 dressers, right? I'm so happy you're on the Finish Max bandwagon. Isn't it a game changer? so easy to change up any project, but for chairs? A definite life saver. Keep us posted if you do any of these projects with one of your 24 chairs. 🙂

        gail

    5. Christina in FL

      February 16, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      Oh my stars Gail, you have rocked my re-style world! :))) Thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        February 16, 2016 at 9:38 pm

        Awesome Christina! so happy to inspire you!

        gail

    6. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle

      February 16, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks so much for including my chairs 🙂
      Debbie

      Reply
    7. kirby carespodi

      February 16, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Chairs are my very favorite projects!! These are some great ones.

      Reply
    8. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      February 16, 2016 at 6:32 am

      Oh my gosh I LOVE all of these! Especially the dog bed! I need to make a cat bad and now you have me thinking I could use a chair frame. Thanks so much for including my chair makeover too!

      Reply
    9. Jeanie @ create&babble

      February 02, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      Fabulous round up Gail! Thanks for including my stenciled chair!

      Reply

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