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Thursday, May 9, 2013

New Life for A Broken Rocking Chair

I was featured!
When I found this rocking chair last year at my in-laws flea market, it was in such bad shape that they were just going to throw it out. Thinking someone might want it, they priced it at $2. Needless to say, or great for me, it didn't sell.

Eclectic Red Barn: Rescued Rocking Chair with Vintage Basket and Frames

We stopped by around noon, when everything was half price. At $1 I knew I wanted it, actually I wanted it at $2. They laughed as usual at what I am willing to take home. The seat was cracked completely in half, the veneer on the arms was almost gone and it needed to be glued in more places than I could count. Oh, the challenge!

 It sat in the garage for almost a year and then I said, "I need to get this done". I removed the loose veneer from the arms, which really wasn't a problem.  I glued the seat together and clamped it. As I glued the seat, I realized that so many other parts needed to be glued as well - on the arms, legs, spindles, top of rocker, back part, side part, and just about every part in between. When I was done gluing, I had used 23 clamps to try and hold it together(out of clamps).

Unfortunately I can't find my picture with all the clamps. This picture was taken after it had been glued and sanded. Great detailing on the back of the rocker. It actually doesn't look bad at this time compared to the day I bought it.

Eclectic Red Barn: Rescued rocking chair after being glued

Now the fun part, painting. I used Ce Ce Caldwell Chalk paint in vintage white. Here it is after two coats of paint. (and all of my junk in the garage lol!)

Eclectic Red Barn: Rescued rocking chair painted vintage white
I applied aging wax and then distressed it. Love the detail on the top.

Eclectic Red Barn: Top Back of rescued rocking chair- destressed

I placed it in the corner of the bedroom and added a vintage basket with dried hydrangeas and a hand woven blanket I purchased in Massachusetts.

Eclectic Red Barn: Rescued rocking chair with basket and blanket

On the wall I hung two vintage  frames with silk flowers and ribbon. 

Eclectic Red Barn: Vintage picture frames with silk flowers

Somehow I didn't see pictures in them and was so glad I went with flowers instead.

Eclectic Red Barn: Rocking chair - before and after pictures
My rocking chair and all of its parts.

Eclectic Red Barn: Rocking chair -collage of items

I love how it turned out and it looks great in the bedroom. My in-laws could not get over the makeover.
Eclectic Red Barn: Rescued Rocking Chair with Vintage Basket and Frames

Hope you enjoyed my rocking chair make over!

Linking up to these parties:
TTF CoHost 1 Mustard Seed Creations Furniture Feature FridayRooted In ThymeLink-Party-ButtonToo Much Time On My HandsIt's OverflowingOne More Time EventsMonday2 Make the Scene Monday # 74Inspire Me Mondaymop it up mondaysThe Girl CreativeOur DelightfulHomePJH Designs”Monday The DIY DreamerWednesdays @ 7pm CST:Hickory Trail DIY Show Off
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32 comments :

  1. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)May 9, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I love the chair and its make-over - it came out so wonderful. It is grand when someone can save a piece of lovely furniture.

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  2. micheleMay 10, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    so charming and transformed.

    visiting via MMS and would love to have you come visit us back http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com

    have a wonderful weekend, lovely blogger.

    michele

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  3. MelanieMay 10, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    That rocking chair is lovely! What a treasure, glad that you rescued it and gave it a good home!!

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  4. The Thriftiness MissMay 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Amazing makeover! I can't believe it's the same chair! and only $1?? That's a steal! Great job :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by to party with us at Weekend Wonders and for following The Thriftiness Miss! Following back via gfc and Pinterest :) Hope you have a lovely night!

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  5. cynthia lee designsMay 10, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    What a great makeover! It is so pretty and you got it for a steal!!
    ~Cindy

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  6. Old Red BarnMay 11, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Gorgeous rocking chair! It would look great in my house too haha :-).

    Goedele

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteMay 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Wow, you made the rocking chair a great piece of furniture! Love the white!
    Thanks for joining Diann and I at TTF!

    Linda

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  8. UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Looks beautiful, wonderful job!

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  9. UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    You did a great job with the rocker! I love it.
    new follower - from the blog hop~

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  10. Donna WilkesMay 13, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    A wonderful transformation. Just think - this treasure would have ended up in a landfill somewhere. I am glad you saw the potential to make it beautiful. Love the way you styled the chair.

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  11. Nicole@nicole-southerncharm.com/May 14, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    You did a great job! Looks amazing! I am new from southern charm. I would love for you to check out my blog and follow me back. Nicole

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  12. JoyMay 14, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Wow! You did an amazing job on that beautiful old rocker! :)

    Thanks for joining us for Let's Get Social Sunday!

    Joy @ Yesterfood.blogspot.com

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  13. Deborah@Green Willow PondMay 15, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    This turned out fabulous! I love the imprinted design.

    Hugs,
    Deborah @ greenwillowpond.com

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  14. angela hodges abodeMay 15, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Beverly your chair looks great! I would love for you to link up at http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/assets-and-efforts-linky-party-2.html

    Thank you,
    Angela

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  15. Cher-Ann TexterMay 15, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! What a great job!

    Cher @ Designs by Studio C
    http://designsbystudioc.com

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  16. KristinMay 15, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Looks great - glad you saved the poor chair!

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  17. KC CoakeMay 15, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    What a great makeover! That is a lot of clamps and a lot of glue! Thanks so much for linking up at the Real Family Fun link party! Hope to see you next week.
    KC

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  18. Shannon {Cozy Country Living}May 16, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    This is so pretty! I love the vintage look. It's really a beautiful rocker! I have a few of these up in the attic of my garage that I haven't had any plans for yet, but you have inspired me!

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  19. Fluster BusterMay 16, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    What a great makeover! It turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing this on Fluster's Creative Muster Party!

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

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  20. DanielleMay 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    So pretty. The white has given this chair a whole new life. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  21. One More Time EventsMay 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you for sharing you have been featured at One More Time...hope you will be able to join in again this week. http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/05/one-more-time-features-and-party-may.html

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  22. Peggy~PJH DesignsMay 19, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Beverly your chair turned out so pretty! I love those old rockers with the carving in the back. Thanks for sharing at Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  23. ScribblerMay 20, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Love this! I have done the same thing many times, including stuff on the side of the road, to my husband's horror! The rocker is really pretty.

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  24. Love Bakes Good CakesMay 20, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    What a great makeover for that rocking chair! It looks great! Thank you so much for sharing at last week's All my Bloggy Friends :) I can't wait to see what you share this week!

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  25. Christina at I Gotta Create!May 23, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Looks so comforting, Beverly! Featuring you ~ you're a STAR over at I Gotta Create! Thanks so much for linking up. :)

    <3 Christina
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2013/05/fantastic-furnishings.html

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Awesome makeover! It turnout beautiful, I really like it. Top quality furniture company

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  27. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    You did a great job with the rocker! I love it. online bed sale UK

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    Amazing transformation. The chair got a new life!

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  30. KathyNovember 3, 2020 at 10:44 PM

    I love what you did to give your office a makeover.
    Reference: https://homeofficeexecutive.com/the-best-12-office-executive-chairs-under-300-reviews/

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  31. Easymart AusDecember 22, 2020 at 5:58 AM

    Revival did an amazing job. Do check a mart office chairs my revival.
    Thank you

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