I am not Craigslist savvy, let’s just start there. I love the idea of becoming one of those Craigslist gurus who can narrow in on those one-of-a-kind pieces and score them for $5 and then maybe even become friends with the nice people who sold it to me, but in reality I don’t know how to search more specifically than just, “ikea expedit” or “antique looking table” and I have a real fear of meeting a Craigslist killer so I usually strike out.
But, every once in awhile I manage to find something decent like this mid-century chair I found a few years ago. It has sat in my basement until the nice people at One Kings Lane motivated me to get it out and do something with it!
Here it is in all it’s before vinyl glory…
OKL has a new resource guide and they are trying to spread the word with the help of some bloggers.
I couldn’t be happier to help them, after all I LOVE their site!
The resource guide provides all kinds of information on furniture history and they have set it up to be super user-friendly.
You can search by type or time period and, along with the historical information you will find lots of helpful articles, such as How to Stain Proof Your Chairs to How to Choose seating for Holiday Dining.
My Craigslist find is a mid-centry modern chair that became really popular back in the 60’s and 70’s.
I decided to go a little wild since it was going in the boys’ room and chose a blue zebra pattern.
You know I love graphic and it ties in with all the other pattern in the room.
I will be sharing more details of my chair once I add a couple of little details,
but in the meantime be sure to check out the brand new resource guide over at OKL and, if you haven’t already, become a member and start shopping!!
Laura@Elegant Nest says
Awesome fabric choice…love the chair!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It's not my usual style but it fits perfectly with that room!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
I love what you've done with this! Great colors!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I couldn't pass up that bright blue!
Albertina M. Cisneros says
I LOVE it!!! It looks amazing. That was such a score. I"m with you on the Craig's list…I'm terrible at finding stuff…and so jealous of all others who do!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Glad I'm not the only one!! I am CL challenged!
Kimberly Lemmon says
So fun Beth! Great job on that sweet chair!!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks- the boys love it…let's just pray it can survive them!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Oh Beth, I LOVE that chair, and what a fun fabric choice!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks- it totally brightened up the room!
Kim says
Don't you just love it when you already have something that brings such a fun pop into your life!! I feel like I have a CL warehouse in my mudroom … just waiting for me to be inspired!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
My basement is a treasure trove of goodies an it feels so good to finally put something to use!
funfeasts says
I love the fabric and color. Plus, it's nice to see a chair being re-purposed rather than discarded. Thanks for the fun post!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It does feel good to revive a perfectly good piece!