How to Revamp a Mid-Century Chair

The DIY experts at HGTV Magazine recreated this flea market find. Here’s how you can too.

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Photo by: Philip Friedman/Studio D

Philip Friedman/Studio D

Materials Needed:

  • fabric (any pattern or color)

Step 1

Bring the chair to an upholsterer. To save money, you can rip off the old fabric and paint the frame yourself first.

Step 2

Our upholsterer fluffed up the seat cushion with extra batting and covered it in a modern medallion-print fabric.

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