One chair was made by Councill (or Council - I've seen it spelled both ways) and I had several Councill chairs several years ago but don't see them often. They are really nicely made and very pricey! link to company website You can see their furniture in a lot of magazines but it is just not a household name like those great American manufacturers Hickory Chair, Baker or Sherrill. This particular chair had a lot of trim woodwork giving it a decidedly modern French flair - the original woodwork was a nice distressed pecan finish unfortunately scarred by its ill treatment!
The chair languished at my upholsterer's shop for some time while I was deciding how to deal with the woodwork problems.
As I became more confident of my skills with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints (ASCP), I decided that the paint was the solution for me. I selected a neutral color - Old Ochre - and used wood filled (with slight sanding) to touch up the woodwork and even out the grain. It took several layers and sandings to get the smooth finish I was looking for. It did work!
Councill Chair (front) amongst other projects in my garage! |
Detail - Woodwork on Councill Chair |
My Miracle Baby! |
Very pretty! That fabric is such a pretty shade of blue!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous chair! I love the new color. Looks like you have a few more beautiful chairs in your garage. Stopping by from Restore Interiors link party.
ReplyDeleteWow! You did an awesome job! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThe upholstery works perfectly with your paint finish. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love the blue. You did such a great job with this!
ReplyDeleteAngie
WOW, that is a beauty. I would never be able to let it go.
ReplyDeleteI love how this turned out! Great fabric and I love the painted wood frame. Beautiful. visitng from the vintage farmhouse.
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