my "new" bergere chair

 

my thrift store bergere chair - after annie sloan and I took over

 

A few months ago, I found a square-back bergere chair at a thrift store for a song.

I had been itching to try Annie Sloan chalk paint - so I went for the Paris Gray, of course.

I painted the chair and then had it reupholstered.

Now, I know. These chairs are usually covered in a solid silk or linen.

But you know quirky me. I wanted to try something different.

And besides, everything else in my bedroom, home for the new chair, is a solid neutral.

 

 

So here is the after:   

 such a sucker for graphic black and white!

 

 

And here is the before:

 

all the detailing on this chair made it perfect for paint and glaze

 

 

I really liked the Annie Sloan chalk paint.

Especially the part about not having to prep or sand. Woohoo!

But it is pricey.

The glaze is pricey, too, so I used some Ralph Lauren glaze that I already had.

 

Now I keep looking around for another piece to paint. 

 

Hope you have a great weekend!

donna