tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post5749383665855047283..comments2024-03-17T23:54:40.723-07:00Comments on My Romantic Home: The $35 Bergere ChairCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16995116580320608776noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-8610087224165577392010-09-16T00:37:59.472-07:002010-09-16T00:37:59.472-07:00Cindy you would be surprised how very very durable...Cindy you would be surprised how very very durable silk is!! ALL my furniture is covered in silk with kids and a cat!! NEVER had an issue. You can scotchguard it and I have done this for years! Mine is a maize, gold color. I will do a special post for you on my fabric so you can see this weekend. I also have several contacts if you want upholstery at designers cost. All over the West Coast. emailFleur de Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597380997663166262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-86958890547789346582008-09-02T14:10:00.000-07:002008-09-02T14:10:00.000-07:00Oh Cindy,I am so jealous,your chair is gorgeous.I ...Oh Cindy,I am so jealous,your chair is gorgeous.I know either way you go,it will be lovely.I don't think you can do "no wrong'.Love ya...AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-17688164499675308312008-08-29T21:55:00.000-07:002008-08-29T21:55:00.000-07:00I cannot believe you got that chair for $35!! My a...I cannot believe you got that chair for $35!! My area never has deals that good on Craigslist. Hey, I'll give you $50 for it! I can't wait to see this chair when your finished, so get to work, pleeeease! LaurieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-24542733217500547592008-04-07T07:36:00.000-07:002008-04-07T07:36:00.000-07:00I've seen similar chairs at the antique store and ...I've seen similar chairs at the antique store and thought of buying but was afraid of the upholstery being mildewed, etc. I guess it wouldn't be all that hard to do the upholstery myself if I made a pattern from each piece as I took it off but I wouldn't want to bring the chair inside until it was finished.<BR/>Good luck. I admire all the things you do with the pieces you find.<BR/>Mama BearLove Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-8136063189699388292007-11-22T04:42:00.000-08:002007-11-22T04:42:00.000-08:00I wrote yesterday and this morning asked the uphol...I wrote yesterday and this morning asked the upholster about his opinion, seeing your chair online. It has a cushion, it appears. You have to have a sewing machine that will take thicker fabric. If you use thin fabric, like pillow or dress material, that does not have a backing, it won't hold up (unless nobody uses it). There's do-it-yourself finishes (antique kits) at the hardware store thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-86666816224848890282007-11-21T13:03:00.000-08:002007-11-21T13:03:00.000-08:00I just stumbled onto this site because I set a Goo...I just stumbled onto this site because I set a Google Alert for "Nantucket!" Haha. And somebody wrote about Nantucket souvenir plates and here I am! I love this site and I love seeing your very definitive chair story. We do upholstering for a living and have covered so many antique chairs and this one is SO pretty. You got a whale of a deal. People so often do not realize what they are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-15535458917120929942007-11-16T11:24:00.000-08:002007-11-16T11:24:00.000-08:00Cream white sounds fabulous and looking at the woo...Cream white sounds fabulous and looking at the wood roses they would look beautiful as well if you leafed them in a tarnished silver gold. I think the roses would pop out more. The original fabric is just so....Funny how every one would have a different take on this decorating venture. That’s what fun is when one finds a treasure and makes it their own. Does he have any more haha......Luv, luv itAnnabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866075790514568788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-13288545040676665762007-11-15T15:25:00.000-08:002007-11-15T15:25:00.000-08:00Find is right! $35! Amazing!Find is right! $35! Amazing!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093539691215750130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-81838349924866067602007-11-13T10:41:00.000-08:002007-11-13T10:41:00.000-08:00Gorgeous! And even better that you got it for suc...Gorgeous! And even better that you got it for such a great price. <BR/><BR/>For what it's worth - if you want white linen then that's what you should do. If your puppy is allowed to get on it, put a piece of fabric that's similar size and color, but that can be washed. I think white would look great.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973029169793150587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-20431530095543885692007-11-10T09:59:00.000-08:002007-11-10T09:59:00.000-08:00That chairs is ultra gorgeous!! I love that classi...That chairs is ultra gorgeous!! I love that classic french fabric..yumm!<BR/><BR/>By the way, please visit my blog..I'm having a Holiday Decorating Contest on my website!<BR/><BR/>oxox<BR/>JenniferThe Old Painted Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532252778977540454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-27504256050971347372007-11-09T12:56:00.000-08:002007-11-09T12:56:00.000-08:00Love the chair, good luck on rennovating it. The o...Love the chair, good luck on rennovating it. The other examples you're drawing on for inspiration are also wonderful. <BR/><BR/>I trust you'll post a picture of the finished project, so I'll check back to see how it turned out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-73041471550740264222007-11-09T12:22:00.000-08:002007-11-09T12:22:00.000-08:00What a fabulous find!! I love the fabrics you're ...What a fabulous find!! I love the fabrics you're looking at and the idea of using 2 coordinating ones. Can't wait to see how it looks when you're finished! ~ Lynda ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-58330265794595712502007-11-08T16:28:00.000-08:002007-11-08T16:28:00.000-08:00Great find! Such a lovely chair (it will be!)Melis...Great find! Such a lovely chair (it will be!)<BR/><BR/>MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-2360173274053628612007-11-08T06:21:00.000-08:002007-11-08T06:21:00.000-08:00OMG!! I just fainted! That chair is spectacular an...OMG!! I just fainted! That chair is spectacular and you got it at such a steal! WOOO HOOO for Craigslist! :) I have been keeping my eyes peeled for something like that to come my way.<BR/><BR/>I have a picture of that same inspiration chair you posted. I am manifesting, manifesting, manifesting for it to come into my life! ;)<BR/><BR/>Congrats!<BR/><BR/>*muah*<BR/>MichelleMichelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17348497768817156857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-82781988373781546162007-11-07T10:06:00.000-08:002007-11-07T10:06:00.000-08:00LOVE that chair!! You always find such good things...LOVE that chair!! You always find such good things on craigslist! I always look but I never find good stuff on there! lol! Can't wait to see what you do with it! <BR/><BR/>Pattie :)PattieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832193844629774092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-65675205195916081032007-11-07T09:50:00.000-08:002007-11-07T09:50:00.000-08:00Great chair and can't wait to see the finished pro...Great chair and can't wait to see the finished product. I too like the idea of mixing some fabrics but have no idea how you will ever choose!<BR/>Maybe buy a couple larger pieces of ones you are leaning toward and drape them over the chair for a few days to get a better feel?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678736237475255263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-87575893364007531282007-11-07T03:57:00.000-08:002007-11-07T03:57:00.000-08:00Your chair is just lovely. Guess it'll look very n...Your chair is just lovely. Guess it'll look very nice once you've finished your work on it. <BR/>I hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday.<BR/>Love ElzieElziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634500921871098398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-65093338254619676952007-11-06T21:47:00.000-08:002007-11-06T21:47:00.000-08:00What a beautiful chair and a fabulous price to go ...What a beautiful chair and a fabulous price to go with it! You have a lot of work ahead of you , but oh how wonderful it will be to see the finished product! I do think the blues will be perfect. Good luck with your project.<BR/>~JenJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873081089753668041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-89781961034365439232007-11-06T19:28:00.000-08:002007-11-06T19:28:00.000-08:00Cindy, you gotthe buy of the century on that lovel...Cindy, you gotthe buy of the century on that lovely chair! I can't wait to see it painted and recovered!<BR/>PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-90791619137227016122007-11-06T18:09:00.000-08:002007-11-06T18:09:00.000-08:00Great chair, Cindy! I know you are happy you sna...Great chair, Cindy! I know you are happy you snapped it up. It will be gorgeous when you get it reupholstered. Too bad the original fabric is too tattered, as that would go so well in your home. I think one similar to the original would look great too! <BR/><BR/>Wonderful find, girl!<BR/><BR/>RhodaRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-71206220013280267772007-11-06T18:07:00.000-08:002007-11-06T18:07:00.000-08:00HI CindyI love this chair! I like your idea of co...HI Cindy<BR/>I love this chair! I like your idea of combining fabrics. I think combing fabrics 3 & 4 would be awesome. You could use fabric 4 for the riser on the cushion maybe and 3 for the rest of the chair. I like stripes and toille together too! Have fun!<BR/>xoxo<BR/>DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-1426862502591317132007-11-06T17:24:00.001-08:002007-11-06T17:24:00.001-08:00OMGOSH......how lovely this chair will be when you...OMGOSH......how lovely this chair will be when you are through. I can't wait to see it.....Rosie's Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107502672999121207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-3398727388004002702007-11-06T17:24:00.000-08:002007-11-06T17:24:00.000-08:00Oh my gosh, you got a smokin deal Cindy!I love the...Oh my gosh, you got a smokin deal Cindy!<BR/>I love the cushion on the arms soooo much... so charming! I love the idea of using two fabrics too.<BR/>You will know when you see the right fabric!<BR/>Can't wait to see the chair in all it's glory!linda thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819203001583691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-23458216532594216462007-11-06T16:44:00.000-08:002007-11-06T16:44:00.000-08:00What a bargain you got you lucky lucky Gal...actua...What a bargain you got you lucky lucky Gal...actually I don't believe in luck but it seemed fitting...it was great that you were so quick to act!!!It sure does have a lot of potential and I can't wait to see the finished product!<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>RobinBittersweetPunkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661858934587897961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-45763338739284946422007-11-06T16:06:00.000-08:002007-11-06T16:06:00.000-08:00You really got a good deal. And I'm looking forwa...You really got a good deal. And I'm looking forward to seeing the final product!<BR/><BR/>Stop by my blog for a chance at my giveaway!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>JulieNunnie's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865570914346451333noreply@blogger.com