I picked up this oak chair ages ago with the intentions of redoing it quickly. I recovered the seat with muslin, gave the wood a quick sanding and then stopped. For a long time. Finally the other day, I pulled it out and gave it the attention it deserved! It was in great shape – solid and clean – just boring, and that seat had to GO!
I had picked up a package of Tavern Green Milk Paint (by The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company), mixed it up and painted it on. I was hoping for a bit more chipping but I it stuck pretty good due to my sanding. I love how it turned out – the green has so much depth – it’s not just one flat shade of green. Then I sealed it with a coat of clear wax and it’s good to go – off to Rebecca Christine’s Consignment Boutique!
The seat looks a little stark, and moreso in the pictures. I’m debating on adding green “grainsack” stripes… what do you think?
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Nice makeover. I love the effect of the milk paint and the green you chose.
I agree–I think adding the grain sack stripes would really add to the interest of the chair. Love the green…
Thanks Sandy – I tend to agree!
Hi! Well. ..My vote is definitely with the grain sack stripe….If you want an example, I did one not long ago on the seat of a chair…come for a visit and check it out if you like! thecuratorscollection.com Lovely color!
Smiles!
Terry
Thank you so much Terry – I love your chair!
The green looks great with that desk!
I just popped over here from Redoux. I love the Tavern Green on the chair. I think grainsack stripes would look great; maybe a slightly faded green color for the stripe?