How can I make over a very old armless rocking chair?
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Hi Betty, you can sand it down and then either stain it or paint it. I used Varathane on mine because I didn't want any color, just the wood to show.
Here are some Hometalk projects about it
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=refinish%20old%20chair
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/4433299609680324/
In what way are you thinking of redoing? You can paint wood with chalk paint or fusion mineral paint without having to sand (although a good clean is essential though). There are a variety of projects here on hometalk https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=rocking%20chair
To bring it back to its original state, you'll need to strip the paint. Be patient, it's not a quick process. It's also messy and can be smelly so make sure you do it in a well ventilated area.
Have you thought about painting it with chalk paint? Here is a post I wrote with these easy steps. https://lifeonsummerhill.com/how-to-paint-with-chalk-paint/