I am sure most of you are familiar with the current popularity of using vintage grain sacks in home decor. I had found this beauty years ago at a flea market in Germany. It’s no secret why I bought it. The reason is literally written all over it. This post is about Grain Sack Chairs.
Grain Sack Chairs
When the Fashionista moved out last August she took most of my office furniture with her. I started collecting images of looks I loved for my new office.
This brought to mind my piece of linen bliss and the search began for furniture that was upholstered with vintage grain sacks. 
I adored the arms on this chair.
This was by far my favorite image.
A New Project
I set out to create a similar look in my office for under $500. Most of you have already seen the hutch/bookcase I made over for $80 which was included in this budget. I still needed drapes and such so what to do about chairs? Enter in another Craigslist find.
I know, I know. Pure horror. But I needed something small in scale and inexpensive. These 80’s delights fit the bill for $20 each at a side of the road yard sale. The grain sack is of course double sided and Mr. Decor desired a “HIS” chair so off the sack went to my cousin who has mad needlepoint skills.
While the grain sack was getting its additional initials I sanded down and painted the legs of the chairs a pretty creamy white. I also decided that since we wear shorts 6 months out of the year I wanted a softer fabric on the seat and arms. Vintage ticking fit the bill perfectly.
The chairs are headed off to the upholstery shop for new foam and will be recovered in their new (old) fabric. In the meantime, I am working on some pillows for the chairs that I will show you on Friday and researching how to slipcover because great grandma’s wee stool needs a new look too.
Be blessed dear ones.
Laura
Neat vintage look.
I'm always amazed at your wonderful abilities! Those chairs, etc. are going to look marvelous! 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful remainder to the week ~ we're off for fun at the Michigan Dunes and Chicago.
Oooohhhh I can't wait to see them all dressed up! I hope it doesn't take very long;)! I have zero patience!
Enjoy!
Cathy
I just love that fabric. I recently bought some nubby fabric that looks very similar to it. I am going to upholster a chair in it and may add my own strip to it. When I do it I will post pictures. Have fun with yours:)
~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens
Okie Dokie! Now I'm waiting for the reveal and know they're going to look fabulous! Now you didn't let your little sprout take off with that wonderful office hutch you remade did you? 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉 I'm still casting my vote!
These wing backs are going to be fabulous! Can't wait to see the big reveal!
I do so covet, covet them…fabulous!!! Can't wait to see them redone!
Rondell
Can't wait to see the new chairs all dressed up! Your cousin Tara is very clever to have matched the monogram style….love the his & hers idea….been busy cleaning out large email files this morning. Have a wonderful day….
Laura, the chairs are going to look just fabulous. I can't wait to see them all finished. Hugs, Marty
Your room is going to be awesome!!!
I love the grain sack look. And it's durable to boot!
xoxo
Jane
So excited to see how they turn out! Great ideas!
Can't wait to see the finished chairs! I am sure they will turn out beautiful!
Jody
I love this look and keep wanting to find some bags to make pillows! Great project! ♥
I love this material, I have some of this fabric and I've been making purses with it!!! I wanted to thank you for visiting our studio, and for your sweet comments! Blessings~~~Daphne
Hi Laura! What foresight you had to pick up those linens in Germany! This is going to be a fantastic project that Oprah NEEDS to see! Can't wait for the finished project.
xx Suzanne
Laura,
These personalized chairs are going to be fabulous! Can't wait to see the finished products.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Sooooooooooooooo GORGEOUS!! Loving the initials! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):))
I'm a sucker for a vintage feedsack. Oh why do I love them so? Those chairs are amazing. Lisa~
I can't wait to see these, Laura! Love the feed sacks. They are neat!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
these are so exciting! you have such a great imagination. i've got a NEARLY identical worn-out-cushion pair of smallish wing chairs in my house. . . .and lots of ticking. have been trying for YEARS to get the gumption to pull out my upholstery book(most i've done is a footstool! lol)and see about going to town on those things. you just brought it back to the tip of my brain. hmmmmm.
hoping Oprah finds you as endlessly inspiring as I do!
I am quickly becoming addicted to your blog. 🙂
You are quite an inspiration!
Laura, what a great perfect find and now look at how it has become so much a designer look!!
Beautiful. I hope yo will join my giveaway I think you will like it!
Karena
Art by Karena
What a great look that is going to be.
Amazing! What a lovely idea, I can not wait to see the end result.
I like the burlap, the sack look, in moderation, who could of thought so many pieces out there were upholstered in those sacks. I like them because they are neutral,allowing for a throw pillow only to change up the piece. Can't wait to see your finished project. Just became one of your followers-so Ill be back to see..Thanks for stopping by my Creative Space for Karen's Sharing Party.
Karryann
Oh my– how yummy!!
I love that vintage fabric and cannot wait to see how they turn out!!!!!I know with you they will be fabulous!!!!!
Have fun,
hugs,
jamie
These turned out amazing! Love it. Connie