Restoring a 19th Century Chair - From the Mind of Christine McConnell
Added 2023-06-29 14:51:13 +0000 UTCHello!
In this episode we find a battered old chair at an antique mall and bring it back to life :D
-Christine
Comments
At 5:12 on the fabric, if you look under your arm, it looks like there is a face on it.😰 scared me
Ri
2024-10-09 04:38:16 +0000 UTCI like how the rouched detail in the front makes it kinda look like the chair has teeth
skreet skree
2024-05-30 14:07:29 +0000 UTCThank you so much for this tutorial. I learn so much while watching someone work. I love finding things to rehab so this video is invaluable!
allie
2024-01-01 20:39:55 +0000 UTCThis is absolutely Stunning Christine, my husband and I have watched all of your you tube videos and love your aesthetic. We own tons of antique ( old and worn ) pieces and look to upgrading our pieces.
Frannie
2023-12-24 02:31:25 +0000 UTCI did antique chair a few years ago, and that thing had so much horse hair in it and dust. All I could think of was just trapped farts in that horse hair. Lol
Rebecca Valentine
2023-09-07 07:52:37 +0000 UTCThis is brilliant! I’ve always seen reupholstering as some enigmatic superpower I would never be able to attain, for some reason. This gives me a little more confidence in my ability to give antique pieces a second (or 3rd, or 4th) life.
Kristin Yeager
2023-09-04 16:45:20 +0000 UTCSo beautiful!
Brandi Higginbotham
2023-08-18 14:12:42 +0000 UTCI looks sooo Purty!
Ashley Randolph
2023-08-09 21:25:48 +0000 UTCThe chair came out gorgeous!!!
Allyson Galpin-Hernandez
2023-07-29 17:23:01 +0000 UTCI'm surprised you didn't do some refurbishing or refreshing of the wood frame before you began the re-upholstery part.
Lori Ratcliff
2023-07-17 18:41:36 +0000 UTCIt’s incredible Christine! I absolutely love the finished set! 👌🏻🤎✨
Hannah Graham-de Vries
2023-07-15 11:44:11 +0000 UTCI picked mine up at Joann Fabric :))
Christine McConnell
2023-07-15 00:58:58 +0000 UTCWhere did you get your button maker?
Iby Villalobos
2023-07-09 23:57:58 +0000 UTCWow, the chair turned out amazingly.
Iby Villalobos
2023-07-09 23:57:36 +0000 UTCYou are so cleaver, thank you for the ideas.
Tania McIntyre
2023-07-08 13:24:20 +0000 UTCI found it! So sorry to bother <3
Ms. Peabody
2023-07-06 18:54:02 +0000 UTCSomehow I can’t find the episode where Christine places the floor lamps, paints the lighted vanity mirror, recommends the M Washington cabinets for side storage. Can someone help me out please? :)
Ms. Peabody
2023-07-06 18:37:11 +0000 UTCIt turned out beautifully!
Laura Chambers
2023-07-03 01:37:49 +0000 UTCI'm in love with the matching vanity! It's so gorgeous I had to rewatch your both vanity episodes! What a treat it will be for your guests.
Reed
2023-07-02 23:44:41 +0000 UTCI love how it matches the vanity!
Marina salinas
2023-07-02 20:59:50 +0000 UTCOh my Lord! ✨I mean, everything you do Blows My Mind! But that ✨chair✨ is literally a piece of furniture heaven. The colour of the velvet with the wood.. the beauty of the 2 pieces together… I mean.. just… beautiful 💗🌷🍎🍄🐞👠
Nicky Warner
2023-07-02 09:23:06 +0000 UTCI've spent years looking for a long nosed, narrow stapler for upholstery. Can you provide a link?
Cbon
2023-07-01 23:29:28 +0000 UTCThoroughly enjoyed this episode 🤎 The Captive really dialled up the spook with the soundtrack 😂 loved it!
Kurtis Wayne Cable
2023-07-01 21:18:30 +0000 UTCAbsolutely stunning! I love how you matched it with the vanity 🩷
Morticia Kensington
2023-06-30 16:04:17 +0000 UTCIf you ever need batting to gently merge into a surface, btw, it helps to rip it by hand instead of cutting it. Very subtle edge.
Nora Dallaire
2023-06-30 15:33:21 +0000 UTCMy mom and sister are both quilters and reupholsterers. You would not believe the amount of batting they go through! 🤣
Nora Dallaire
2023-06-30 15:32:33 +0000 UTCThe chair looks AMAZING 🤩!! And I can hardly wait to see the final reveal. I have 6 late 1800s dinning chairs I found for free. They're solid as but will have to be recovered. I've done so many but always seem to do it the hard way. Yours looks better and makes more sense 😊 xx
Liana Palumbo
2023-06-30 10:21:44 +0000 UTCVery cool!
Rez NYC
2023-06-30 02:41:51 +0000 UTCBeautiful!!
Fushayne Hauskins
2023-06-30 02:30:29 +0000 UTCI love it! I wonder how it would look to do a chair like this with an embroidery on the back!
L.W. Nicholson
2023-06-30 01:28:47 +0000 UTCThat chair looks so comfortable (not to mention gorgeous!) It was pretty before, but now it's truly stunning! Great job!
Tammy R Dowden
2023-06-30 00:40:50 +0000 UTCAbsolutely beautiful! That chocolate velvet was the perfect choice. I really love the gathers at the front of the seat and the polish brought the wood to life. It now looks better than the original!
Heal Grow Love
2023-06-30 00:25:29 +0000 UTCGosh that chair looks so beautiful and comfortable!
Jess Meister
2023-06-29 22:03:00 +0000 UTCThe chair turned out fabulous and fits well with the vanity! I love that you kept the original finish and just gave it some love with Olde English. That's all the wood really needed. The final reveal is going to be breathtaking.
Tammy Warner
2023-06-29 22:00:43 +0000 UTCooooff the professional upholsterer in me had a few moments that were hard to watch, but you know what? The end result is actually really good and honestly for someone who never got training in upholstery, I'm impressed (not that I'm that surprised since it's Christine 😉)
Charlotte Gautier
2023-06-29 21:50:28 +0000 UTCMy husband walked by and said “oh, you’re watching a chair repair “ and I replied “yes, but make it creepy “ :) It’s lovely!
Susanfuzz
2023-06-29 21:50:16 +0000 UTCBeautiful work, as always! Noticed the cat brooch on your black sweater.🐈⬛
tamviolet
2023-06-29 21:22:46 +0000 UTCOooh i can’t wait to watch this one! I love upholstery
Crow Hollow
2023-06-29 20:40:27 +0000 UTCI flip furniture for a living. I’m wondering why you didn’t deep clean the entire chair after removing all the old upholstery ?? Also, use an electric knife and carving all that foam will be so easy peasy 😎. It’s gorgeous…I absolutely love your work 😉
Sande Greene
2023-06-29 20:40:17 +0000 UTCThis looks amazing! I have seen tufted chairs where they add a layer of batting over the foam and then cover with the finishing fabric. After the fabric is on then you punch the buttons through and use the tension tying in the back to create the indented pattern. Would save you a lot of carving time.
Kassandra Arguinzoni
2023-06-29 20:26:51 +0000 UTCAbsolutely gorgeous! The fabric choice is so sumptuous.
Lauren Turek
2023-06-29 19:59:13 +0000 UTCAmazing!!!! You make this so less intimidating, can't wait to try it out!!! The room is coming together beautifully.
Killian Kincaide
2023-06-29 19:20:58 +0000 UTCWatching your videos is dangerous. I start them thinking I'll have a nice relaxing time listening to your advice, but I end up with an impulse to restart a dozen projects before the video is done.
Longwing
2023-06-29 18:35:42 +0000 UTCWatching you upholster is like asmr
Karl Beck
2023-06-29 18:01:13 +0000 UTCI loved the original pattern on the chair, I was kinda wishing you would find something similar :D but what you did looks amazingg either way! I always finish the video inspired!
Guiomar Martins
2023-06-29 17:24:22 +0000 UTCI just join your Patreon today and it´s my first private video. I’m so happy !
Emmanuelle BOREAU
2023-06-29 17:20:51 +0000 UTCI wondered what you were listening to while you worked on the chair?
Will Fisher
2023-06-29 17:20:06 +0000 UTCSo excited to see the new video! ❤️
Pug Lover
2023-06-29 17:00:10 +0000 UTCThe chair is stunning just like everything else that you do!
Anna Radaelli
2023-06-29 16:56:50 +0000 UTCWould be good to clean, and polish and touch up wood before putting on fabric.
jane urmston
2023-06-29 16:56:36 +0000 UTCAmazing! If you want to do less sawing with a serrated knife, you could look into getting an electric fish knife! Many of the foam pros I know use them, makes everything go a lot faster and makes it easier to carve.
Christy Cupcakes
2023-06-29 16:50:55 +0000 UTCStunning chair! Lady, you can do anything. And you do!
Cynthia Bell
2023-06-29 16:40:21 +0000 UTCThis is stunning. I just joined your Patreon and I am so happy that I did. I love the vanity and now have the desire to create my own versus buy one. Thank you for the lovely video!
NightJade
2023-06-29 16:28:27 +0000 UTCIt is crazy how much I look forward to your posts!
Shelli Gwinn
2023-06-29 16:25:06 +0000 UTCYeeees! Gave me ideas on how to tackle refurbishing 1890 gothic revival chairs I found! Wooo!
Joan Bishop
2023-06-29 16:02:52 +0000 UTCAhhhhh! Thank you Christine ❤️
Emy AUBIN
2023-06-29 15:36:25 +0000 UTCBucket list passion project for sure. Thanks!! I'm excited for all the pieces to come together
Jennifer Edwards
2023-06-29 15:10:23 +0000 UTCUhull!! 😍
Maria L.
2023-06-29 15:09:57 +0000 UTCFun! I just reupholsterd the seats of two cane chairs with an 'exotic' mid-century print, featuring hibiscus and elephants. 🌺🐘
Mardi Shakti
2023-06-29 15:07:52 +0000 UTCGreat timing, I’m in a creative mood today and you’re just the right inspiration. I can’t wait to see it! 🖤
Judy Campanella
2023-06-29 15:05:40 +0000 UTCOooh this is going to be fun💗 I love re upholstering furniture ~ difficult and challenging but I am always happy to take on a project. My first project was a channel back ding chair. The fabric is used was blue & white country toile! I was clueless and it took me forever! But I love it!
Deborah Wiltshire Whaley
2023-06-29 15:04:43 +0000 UTCYou have no idea how excited and giggly I get when you post something! I panic and stop whatever I'm doing so I can watch you! You always make my day! 🥹🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇
Kuro Kaiju
2023-06-29 14:57:49 +0000 UTCBeen waiting for this one ! Perks of working from home necessary breaks for Christine’s new video!
lindsay
2023-06-29 14:56:22 +0000 UTCCannot wait to watch this, happy surprise 🖤
Lauren Elizabeth Burns
2023-06-29 14:56:07 +0000 UTCWoo! Excited!
Annamarie Shipley
2023-06-29 14:54:36 +0000 UTCCannot wait to watch this one!
Noelle Nurmi
2023-06-29 14:53:17 +0000 UTC
