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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Update on Jenny Lind Bench

    Update on Jenny Lind Bench

    Published by Gail | Published February 15, 2012 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    IMG_0517If you’ve stopped by this week, you know I took all of these bits and pieces and made this jenny lind  bench
    headboard bench (35)

    Spool Bench Parts

    I proceeded to use more bits and pieces in order to add arm rests.

    headboard bench (68)I used paint and primer in one and painted it black. The plan was to paint it black to get all the bits and pieces to be the same color, then paint it turquoise and distress it to reveal some black.

    headboard bench (79)I started on the seat, but decided to do a dry brush technique instead.

    headboard bench (84)I got a little too much turquoise on it . . .

    repurposed headboard. . . . so I went back over it with some more black.

    IMG_1444I did not sand this, it is all dry brushing. Then I talk to a good friend Stephanie, and she encourages me to do a Damask stencil on the seat. She convinces me that I should do that.

    benchWhen I got my stencil out, I decided that I should do it on the seat “as is” to see if I like it. Hey! It’s only paint, right? I can always paint over it if I don’t like it.

    benchI did a very light coat because I wanted it to be sort of “barely there”.

    headboard bench

    headboard benchI ended up liking it.

    headboard bench

    upcycled headboardI will not be keeping this bench. It will be for sale, which makes it difficult to decide. Because, I am so indecisive,  I posted a picture on Facebook. It was a very popular post and I got lots of advice from all of my wonderful friends.
    The tally was this

    • Wouldn’t change a thing/Love it  18
    • Paint the seat black with stencil (ranging from white to cream to turquoise)  13
    • Paint bench teal and distress 2
    • Black stencil 3
    • Whitewash with Blue over Black 1
    • Use a Greek Key Stencil instead of the Damask 1
    • Black and White with accents on the spindles 1

    IMG_1457
    So, I left it alone, covered it with a sheet and started on another bench made from two old chairs. Smile
    If you would like to see the tutorial of the bench, check out my post Jenny Lind  Bed Bench, if you want to see how I added the arms, check out my post Jenny Lind Bed Bench Pt 2
    It’s D.O.N.E.
    Jenny Lind headboard bench (14)There are a couple of places that need a touch-up, but after that it is done.

    spool benchI decided to go with Damask pillows instead of a Damask stencil.

    Jenny-Lind-Bed-Bench-crib-parts




    gail

     

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    1. wayne

      April 25, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      love it well done !!!!!!!!!!!

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 25, 2017 at 6:13 pm

        Thanks Wayne! This was a very fun project.

        gail

    2. Megan

      January 01, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      I just discovered you and I am COMPLETELY in love with this project! I will be scouring thrift stores for the bed!!!!

      Reply
      • Tamara smith

        September 28, 2021 at 10:51 pm

        Thank so much for sharing. I lived that you shared that you used dowels to connect the arms.i looked at several different videos. And you gave me that AH HA Moment. I forgot I could do something like that. Such a great idea. Thanks again. So wonderful.

      • Gail Wilson

        October 01, 2021 at 8:27 pm

        Awesome! I'm so happy you got something useful from my tutorial. I love those AH HA moments!!!

        gail

    3. Angie

      March 06, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      I LOVE this bench. It's amazing how you came up with it. This frankenstein of a bench turned out to be a beautiful piece. It doesn't look at all like it was pieced together. Awesome!

      Reply
    4. alanna rose

      March 06, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Great job!
      I have an old Jenny Lind hanging out in my garage, I've thought about making it a bench, but I'm just not sure. I like the distressed turquoise 🙂

      Reply
    5. vikki

      February 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm

      Very cute bench. Now I have to pull out my old bed and get to work!

      Reply
    6. Beth

      February 20, 2012 at 12:11 am

      I really love how this bench turned out with the stenciling and color choices! this is the best I've ever seen a Jenny Lind baby bed ever look!

      Reply
    7. Terri

      February 16, 2012 at 11:59 am

      Totally caught me by surprise...I did not see that coming. Love how it turned out, not used to seeing you go so distressed. Love the turquoise/black combo! Great job as always!

      Reply
    8. Stacey

      February 16, 2012 at 11:49 am

      Looks great! Love that bench - you are so clever! Would love to have you stop over to my blog home - I am having my first linky party and I would love for you to link this up!
      Stacey
      http://staceyembracingchange.blogpsot.com

      Reply
    9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      February 16, 2012 at 4:15 am

      I love the stencil idea! It's a beauty for sure! Nicely done Gail!

      Reply
    10. Good Time Charlie

      February 16, 2012 at 3:28 am

      I love it just the way it is, now going to get the 2nd part of the tutorial!

      Reply
    11. Frazzled Mom of Five

      February 15, 2012 at 8:04 pm

      Oh how I do love this! You did an outstanding job! Adore the damask!!
      ~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com

      Reply
    12. Sue

      February 15, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      It looks beautiful, the stencils are so pretty, I would hate to put a cushioning on it to sit a bit softer.
      Have a great rest of the week,
      Sue

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    13. schiperose

      February 15, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      You did an absolutely beautiful job on this! Looking at the early photos, I never would have imagined such a gorgeous finished product!

      Reply
    14. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      February 15, 2012 at 4:11 pm

      those colors are so fun together!

      Reply
    15. Korrie@RedHenHome

      February 15, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      This "puzzle bench" is one of your most amazing projects! Job well done!

      Reply
    16. Full Circle Creations

      February 15, 2012 at 12:54 pm

      The dry brushing looks great. I always love your benches. Love the turquoise. You did a great job with the stencil, but it's not my favorite...but that's just me. It's always a good idea to walk away from it for a while and then come back to it...some time away from it and you'll know what to do.

      Holly

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    17. Kat

      February 15, 2012 at 11:54 am

      That bench would look goof nestled between potted plants, like palms! It is such a beautiful piece!

      Reply
    18. Meg and Mum's

      February 15, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Far out brussel sprout! It looks amazing! I love the turquoise on the black. Perfect. 🙂

      Reply
    19. Yana

      February 15, 2012 at 8:57 am

      amazing work! I'm proud to be your reader)))

      Reply

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