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Tuesday, August 06, 2013

ANTIQUE MAKEUP BENCH REDO

HAPPY AUGUST TO YOU ALL


The last week found me on the sofa battling bronchitis and feeling pretty puny.  BUT after a week of not doing much, I always need to get something major done to make my mental-self feel better--hoping the body will follow the mind!  So today I did a little makeover on an antique makeup bench I inherited a while back.

Here's how it started life with me...


I suspect that this fabric is at least 50-60 years old.  For it's age, it held up extremely well.  But, it needed a little facelift and here's what I found as I began to pull upholstery tacks out...


I have to say that when I saw another fabric underneath, my heart began to beat excitedly.  I was on my way to another discovery--even though it might mean pulling double the amount of tacks!  Here's the discovery...

The fabric underneath was just a base fabric--a fabric used to establish a base for upholstering the piece.  I think this is a practice that was used  when a piece of furniture was stuffed with horsehair.  This fabric would have confined the hair on the piece.  I worked on a piece like that years ago and it was quite a discovery, let me tell you!


Here's the final result.  This was a discontinued sample I picked up several years ago, hence that is why the design is not centered.  I like the piece well enough to let perfectionism slide and the price was right.  I paid $5 for the fabric.  I love a good fabric stash!

Here's the piece at the dressing table it goes with...


Another project complete!  Yeah!  It didn't take very long and maybe I'll feel better tomorrow because I was mentally active.

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all peace. 

Robin

7 comments:

  1. Great re-do, Robin! I love that fabric that you used on the bench...so rich looking! I'm glad that you are feeling better!

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  2. It looks lovely. I like your fabric very much, and what a bargain!

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  3. Great bench and I love the new fabric. Thanks for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  4. That fabric is so rich looking! It's not everyday you find fabric like that, and if you do it would be about $30 a yard or more. Great find!

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  5. Beautiful makeover! Makes me want to hunt for one! Love it!!!

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  6. Hello Robin - the bench has lovely lines - the fabric you chose is gorgeous - beautifully done! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  7. Hey Robin, I know what you mean about needing to get a project done so we feel like we're back in the swing of things. Love the new fabric on the little bench. Love the design!

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