2.23.2011

upcycled chair

Awhile ago -- so long ago we can't remember when -- we purchased this chair for $4 at Goodwill.  What can I say?  I'm a sucker for upcycling anything.


It was really a multi-person effort.  One day my parents were down, so I put my dad to work taking it apart.  It was in a bit rougher shape than I originally thought.  (Stella didn't care though.)


CJ sanded it all down for me.  I spray painted the metal.  We honestly couldn't tell whether the wood was plastic or metal (because it was so cheap), but I took a chance and stained it anyway -- and it worked.


Rougly 4-6 months after our initial purchase, here's the final product:

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