We have been thinking about our upcoming move and what furniture we will sell and what furniture will take a trip on the moving van. A true favorite needed to be updated in order to make the cut. An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover.
An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover
One chair that was on the chopping block was a French bergère chair and ottoman. While the form was quite attractive the upholstery was getting rather worn. Not to mention the Tuscan look that was once hot, is now not.
For close to three years I have wanted to slipcover the chair and thought I would attempt the sewing myself. I even bought the antique metis sheets in France to use as the fabric almost two years ago. But all the twists, turns, and curves gave me pause. Finally, I decided it was a job best left to professionals.
I am SO pleased with how the two pieces turned out.
As the chair is primarily Mr. Décor’s chair I opted for a pleated hem versus a ruffle to keep it more masculine.
When I told Rosa the seamstress I had thought about sewing the slipcovers myself she chuckled and said “I have been sewing professionally for over 30 years and the arms on this chair, in particular, were very difficult to create a pattern for.
Can you spot the velcro closure?
A terrific “AFTER” don’t you think?
Do you need to give a piece of furniture a facelift?
Laura
Yes!
I think!
Terrific 'AFTER!'
Happy highways,
Kelley~
I have one chair I need to recover. Your chair turned out so beautiful, I love it.
Oh I love this chair and the slipcover is fabulous. What a great job. Hugs, marty
Looks wonderful, but no, I'm not doing any face lifts of furniture. I don't sew, so I have to get by with the way things are. Plus, our next huge project is having wood floors installed in the main living space of our home, so that'll do it. 😉
Blessings always,
Linda
That looks beautiful Laura. That will give you pleasure and comfort forever. Rosa is a keeper!
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Just beautiful, Laura! I love it! It's nice you were able to give a new life to this chair. I've looked at these types of chairs for years, but they have always been more than I wanted to spend. Some things are best left to the pros! I sometimes think of tackling slipcovers, but I find it daunting just thinking about it.
This turned out great. I love the pleats!
It is gorgeous! She did an amazing job of bringing your vision to life.
I looked up the other day and realized we don't own ONE wing chair anymore…*sniff* but that gave me a reason to toss the slipcover catalog. 🙂 Hope your semester is off to a good start!
~april
WINNING! Oh my gosh, it looks fabulous, Laura! Way to go!
totally F A B U L O U S
What an update, totally looks like new furniture!
VERY lovely, Laura! I am currently ripping the upholstery off a little open arm chair. I had to stop because I have a blister. Ooops.
Ouch your chair turned of beautifully! Love the fabric you choose for her face lift…lol…
Smiles~
Mari
It looks fabulous. Rosa is a keeper. Care to share her number? Have a great week.
Ohhhhh it looks amazing!! I am re-doing a coffee table right now … not sure I am loving it yet though 🙂
You found the perfect person for the job. It is beautiful. I wish I could hire the same seamstress.
Glad you didn't get rid of such a nice chair. You had a wonderful vision for the chair.
I would love to have two of these in my family room! It's exactly like I would have wanted it to turn out. Great choice. xoKathleen
I'm working on giving a chair a makeover right now! And also a huge cabinet in my kitchen has been painted and needs the top coat finish put on – if I can just decide what I want to use! That chair and ottoman turned out delightful! Love it!
I love it! Definitely a job best left to a pro.
Your chair looks great! Great choice for the fabric.
I haven't got a stick of furniture that would be worth refinishing. We have been working so hard on the renos that furniture has been put on the back burner. But I keep looking for what I do want when we finally head out shopping. Someday… ~sigh~
Thanks for sharing your before and afters for your chair! 🙂
Laura!
I am finally here!
I have been fighting with Google Chrome…I can't leave comments at some of my fave girl's blogs!
(duh…slow here!)
I discovered if I visit via Internet Explorer…I'm IN!
Your chair turned out beautiful!
I also love the way your skirted desk looks with the zinc finish on top! I think that finish would look wonderful on the drawers in my kitchen! ooooooo, you have my creative mind moving…as you ALWAYS do!
w/L
I love it! You've got me thinking about a chair where I read in my bedroom!
It's beautiful and something you'll enjoy for years to come! Hugs!
Great Job! Love the chair
Love this chairs new look! And it will now match with everything!
I don't know how I missed this before- so beautiful! I love the new look with the slipcover.
Are you moving to Colorado? You asked me about our location (western Colorado) awhile back, but I couldn't figure out how to answer you back. Lots of beautiful snow here this week! : )
Jeanette
Laura I LOVE the new look!!