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French Grain Sack Chairs

By Anita 37 Comments

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I am pretty pumped about these French grain sack chairs. Can you believe how they looked when I got them?

 

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Someone got rid of these chairs because, and I am guessing now, they didn’t like the rust colored corduroy fabric any more. I would like to explain to the previous owners, that with a small investment in fabric, they can be recovered, and you will have brand new chairs.

 

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But then if I explained that, I wouldn’t get these great deals any more. Yes upholstery is expensive.  These chairs with fabric and upholstery ended up costing around $500 each.  So,  obviously you can buy cheaper chairs. But these chairs, with the hand carving… are not made any more. At least, I can’t find new ones that are this beautiful. So it is well worth it for me. And if you find them already recovered in a shop, you are going to have to shell out about $1,000 for them.

 

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So, let’s just keep this between ourselves, shall we? This way people will keep dumping these glorious chairs, and we will find them and redo them.

 

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And, what is nicer than a bergere chair?  I would say a pair. And just look at this detail! The seats and arms are covered in new linen, while the back of the chair (front and back) are covered in antique grain sack fabric.

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You can see my other French chair that I recovered in linen HERE.

 

And now for a before and after of the room.

BEFORE

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and the AFTER.

 

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Comments

  1. Philomena says

    July 2, 2014 at 05:37

    The chairs now have a new life, and the pillows go perfectly with the fabric! I would not have thought of hanging up a ladder as a decorative item, another clever idea for a farmhouse.

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  2. Mary says

    July 2, 2014 at 07:10

    Love them! What a transformation!

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  3. Gee says

    July 2, 2014 at 07:24

    Beautiful!

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  4. Debra says

    July 2, 2014 at 08:02

    Your chairs are perfect now!! Where did you find your fabric?? You could not of made a better choice with the fabric!

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    • Anita says

      July 2, 2014 at 08:29

      I used vintage grain sack material.

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      • Hope says

        October 9, 2014 at 21:34

        I have been searching for blue striped grain sacks for at least six weeks! I need 9 yards and to be honest, it is so hard to find. Most sacks are not very wide and I need at least 36″ wide. Any advice would be truly appreciated.

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        • Anita says

          October 10, 2014 at 17:48

          Hope, I suggest a striped linen fabric. None of the grain sacks are going to be 30 inches wide.

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  5. Virginia says

    July 2, 2014 at 08:27

    Gorgeous! After recovering a couple of chairs myself, I totally understand why it is so expensive.

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  6. Linda Mazzei says

    July 2, 2014 at 08:35

    Have you ever been to Gallery Auction, they have live auctions every Monday at 0930. They are bringing in the most beautiful antiques from France. They have a website and a facebook page. I have received some awesome deals.

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    • Marianne Davies says

      July 2, 2014 at 09:09

      Where are these auctions held?

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  7. silvia says

    July 2, 2014 at 09:28

    So mach better now that corner darling Anita! Full of french country feeling.
    And the chairs are stunning with this fabric, I love grain sacks a lot too!
    Hugs
    Silvia

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  8. Rebecca Penovich says

    July 2, 2014 at 09:48

    Just beautiful.

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  9. Susie says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:00

    Love the chairs! Maybe it’s just the photograph, but they seem really close together.

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  10. Charlotte says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:17

    Beautiful chairs….I’ll take two please!!

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  11. ann p. says

    July 2, 2014 at 14:16

    Anita,
    One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! You are blessed to find a cool treasure!
    Ann

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  12. Linda says

    July 2, 2014 at 14:40

    Talk about improvement. The chairs look terrific!

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  13. Botanic Bleu says

    July 2, 2014 at 17:24

    Anita,
    Love these newly-covered French chairs! No, let’s not tell those people who sell their beautiful used furniture about reupholstering. shhhhhh….

    Judith

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  14. Sarah says

    July 2, 2014 at 18:32

    Beautiful! I’d have snapped up those chairs too. They are the most comfortable chairs!

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  15. Elaine says

    July 2, 2014 at 19:10

    They just needed your vision to become the chairs they were meant to be. They are gorgeous now and so is the room.

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  16. Lee says

    July 2, 2014 at 22:16

    The chairs look gorgeous, a great transformation. I love how you have kept the upholstery simple with the grain sack. I believe they were worth every penny. In NZ it would cost you over $2,000 to buy such a chair.

    Lee

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  17. Pat says

    July 3, 2014 at 14:29

    Anita,
    Gorgeous chairs. . .and I agree. . .a pair is always a better deal!!!
    Love the change of the table between the two chairs, also!!!
    I enjoy that you share your ‘great finds’ with us, dear friend!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  18. Olivia Godfrey says

    July 3, 2014 at 15:39

    Oh they look so wonderful now! Glad that you rescued them and gave them a new life!! 🙂

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  19. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    July 3, 2014 at 18:43

    Those chairs are gorgeous, Anita! I’ve been coveting a Bergere chair for over 10 years now. All the ones I have seen have just been way too expensive for me. Still waiting for that perfect chair at the perfect price! Maybe I’ll luck out and find one at an estate sale or on Craig’s List one day.

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  20. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    July 3, 2014 at 22:07

    Oh be still my heart…they are gorgeous and worth every penny to have those treasures recovered!
    Have a wonderful and safe 4th!!!

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  21. Kathleen Turner says

    July 6, 2014 at 14:17

    Gorgeous chairs. I especially love the linen look against those walls. Mind sharing the paint info? I’ve got a room in mind that needs a new color and this looks perfect.

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    • Anita says

      July 6, 2014 at 16:39

      It’s Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige.

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      • Kathleen Turner says

        July 6, 2014 at 18:08

        Thanks!

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  22. Rachel says

    July 6, 2014 at 15:03

    Much more finished look now….love the chairs…..One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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  23. Maureen says

    July 6, 2014 at 15:47

    Beauties…worth every penny! I keep looking and haven’t had any luck finding ones like these. BTW, where did you find the beautiful fabric? Enjoy your chairs and thanks for sharing.

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    • Anita says

      July 6, 2014 at 16:37

      Maureen, I can’t remember the name of the site, NY fabrics I think. You can get the exact link from my resource guide. If you sign up for the daily emails, it will send you a link to a PDF showing my sources. I haven’t bought from them in a while.

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  24. di@Cottage-Wishes says

    July 6, 2014 at 16:29

    I love the room, did you make the roman shades, and what are your floors? Just beautiful chairs, I have one chair the I need to reupholster! It has the same beautiful carving. Now I want to do it!! Thanks, Di@Cottage-wishes

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    • Anita says

      July 6, 2014 at 16:34

      I did not make the shades. The floors are pine.

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  25. Sam Garofalo says

    July 6, 2014 at 18:40

    WOW! What inspiration! I bought 2 chairs from a thrift store EXACTLY like these. $80 for 2! They are in an ugly, I mean horrible ugly burnt orange fabric. I will have to make cushions but I think I am up to it~ need to scour the web for vintage grain sack fabric now!

    Thank You for sharing your make overs

    Sam

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  26. Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home says

    July 6, 2014 at 22:44

    LOVE your ‘new’ chairs! Giving new life to something old is always better than brand new in my book! Great job!!

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  27. Diana Petrillo says

    July 7, 2014 at 12:36

    So beautiful!! And they look comfy too. The room looks stunning with all your wonderful accents–and the wainscoting and the floors! You’re such a great decorator.
    Blessings,
    Diana

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  28. ellen says

    March 15, 2015 at 19:18

    how many yds do you need to recover one chair, I have the same chairs.
    thank you, love what you do

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