Chair Bench

I repurposed three old dining room chairs into a bench for my garden. This is a great way to use old chairs. You can check out the details on how to do it at http://froufrugal.blogspot.com/2011/07/from-.... I also show you how to make a custom pad for the bench at http://froufrugal.blogspot.com/2011/08/bench...

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Suesan - I did check out your blog and I think carrying the theme from the upholstery up to the oval area on the top of the chair/bench was the perfect finishing touch!!
And just for the record, IF this bench was for sale in a high-end shop or boutique the price tag would easily be $1500. Sure hope I didn't under estimate because to you it's priceless. Love it!!

on Apr 27, 2012 · Like 0
Suesan - Frou FruGal Mansfield, OH

Wow, Susan, I'm stunned. If I ever sold it, I probably would have asked $200 at most for it. Go figure, but I never get full retail pricing since I rarely pay it for things. :D

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Roxy D Gainesville, GA

Oh my gosh, that is brilliant!! Love it

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Sandra R Breinigsville, PA

That is so neat. Why didn't I think of that before getting rid of my chairs?

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Carol M Hartley, IA

Love this!

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Terry B Orlando, FL

I did one also...but made it a storage bench and a little fancier
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MaryAnn D Ocala, FL

What a great Idea!!!Love it so smart .

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Jamie M Cave City, AR

Thanks for posting such a great idea. Very clever.

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Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY

Awesome idea! And I love the color you chose :)

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Sami D Appleton, WI

I love the bench idea. What are you going to do with the extra chair?? I would fix the crack, then match it with the bench to put into the sitting space in your garden or backyard. You could also make it a childs sitting chair to match.
Cut down the legs and do what you did to the bench. It would really be cute. Sami

on Apr 27, 2012 · Like 1
Suesan - Frou FruGal Mansfield, OH

That's a great idea, Sami. I have room on my balcony for another chair, so I may just do that.

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Caitlin M Atlanta, GA

Amazing! Colors and detail are so perfect!

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Karen A Fremont, CA

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, I JUST LOVE IT!! I HAVE 1/2 DOZEN VINTAGE CHAIR'S IV BEEN TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THEM? HUMM, HERE'S WHERE 3 OR 4 ARE GOIN TO BE USED! THANK'S

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Vicki M Granbury, TX

that is so clever.like the color for a garden

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Roxy D Gainesville, GA

So cool. I can't stop looking at it.

on Apr 28, 2012 · Like 1
Renee T Humboldt, TN

great ideal

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Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR

Completely fantastic!!

on Apr 30, 2012 · Like 0
Refreshrestyle D Statesboro, GA

Great color!

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Sherry R Lubbock, TX

What a great idea. Love your color & pattern-Bright & cheery

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Liz C Garnerville, NY

What an amazing and extremely creative Idea!!! I would have never in a million years thought to ever do that!!!! Beautiful Job!!!!

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Carol G Abbeville, LA

I made one similar to this with 2 vintage dining room chairs but put the chairs facing each other and used a rattan head board for the back.

on Jun 29, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Oh how cute! I have two similar chairs that after seeing this I'm thinking of trying my hand at making them into a bench. I'll have to either find another chair that will work for the center or build something. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

on Jul 14, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule Virginia Beach, VA

Fabulous!!

on Apr 22, 2013 · Like 0
Patricia W Eugene, OR

I would have that inside my home! Its so pretty!!!

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

I too would not put this fantastic bench outside...Not even on a porch! Beautiful job. But can I get one in RED! HA!

on Apr 28, 2013 · Like 0