An Outdated Rocking Chair Gets a Timeless New Finish
I love rocking chairs of all sorts! But I especially like this one because it's comfortable to sit in (even without a cushion) and the runners on the bottom are not particularly long which gives it a smaller footprint.
The original finish was a walnut stain with an American eagle design on the top of the chair.
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| Close up of original American Eagle motif. |
The label underneath the seat reads, "Wayside Inn". The style of the label is reminiscent of the 1950s or 1960s, so I estimate the chair dates back to that time period.
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| Wayside Inn |
After:
I gave the chair a timeless finish in black. There is light distressing throughout to accentuate its age.
As I mentioned previously, the chair is comfortable without a cushion, but I wanted to show how pretty the finish is against a red pillow. I think I might put the chair next to my fireplace until I have room for it in the booth.
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Supply List:
- Wooster Vintage Effects paintbrush (2" angled china bristle)
- Flexible sanding pad and 220-grit sand paper
- Annie Sloan Chalk Paint products: Graphite, clear wax, black wax
Wow, what a difference black paint made on this rocking chair. Would work with any decor! Inspired me to rethink the one I have waiting in the workshop. Pinned
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Marie. I have a few rocking chairs in my stash which will get a variety of finishes, but I think the classic black is my favorite.
DeleteI am interested in possibly using this idea to refinish a chair I have. I would like to know how you got the gold tones on the chair?
DeleteThere was some gold on the original finish that was revealed when I sanded back the paint. However, if your piece doesn't have gold, an alternative is to use Rub-n-Buf to add touches of gold. There are a variety of colors but either Antique Gold or European Gold looks nice. You can buy it by the tube on Amazon, Hobby Lobby, etc. It's easy to apply after your paint is sealed. If you apply too much then you can wipe some away with soft clear wax. If you haven't used it before then I recommend trying it on a test board first. The following link is a project I used the product on. http://theblacksheepshoppe.blogspot.com/2017/02/vintage-pedestal-table.html
DeleteBest of luck with your project!