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January 16, 2020 · 28 Comments

Posture Correcting Chair Makeover

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I found this fun posture correcting chair at a thrift store. With a little love and a makeover, I knew just what I wanted to use this chair for in my home.

I found this fun posture correcting chair at a thrift store. With a little love and a makeover, I knew just what I wanted to use this chair for in my home.

Here's the original chair. It was marked at $5 and the day we were there it happened to be 1/2 off!

Here’s the original chair. It was marked at $5 and the day we were there it happened to be 1/2 off!

Posture Correcting Chair Makeover Video

The top cushion screws had been stripped out, so we put new ones into the bench.

How do you update an old chair?

Here are the instructios.

The top cushion screws had been stripped out, so we put new ones into the bench.

I removed the cushions and wiped all the wood down to clean it.

I removed the cushions and wiped all the wood down to clean it.

I removed all of the old staples and upholstery. The actual cushions were in pretty good shape so I chose to use them but you could opt to get new cushions if you want.

I removed all of the old staples and upholstery. The actual cushions were in pretty good shape so I chose to use them but you could opt to get new cushions if you want.

I had some fabric at home from another project I had worked on. I folded the fabric over the cushion onto the wood and hot glued it in place to hold it until I could do the next step.

I had some fabric at home from another project I had worked on. I folded the fabric over the cushion onto the wood and hot glued it in place to hold it until I could do the next step.

Here are both of the cushions hot glued on.

Here are both of the cushions hot glued on.

We then used our nail gun to hold the new upholstry into place. We learned the hard way that the nails were a little long so had to bend the nails over. Next time I would use a staple gun instead.

We then used our nail gun to hold the new upholstry into place. We learned the hard way that the nails were a little long so had to bend the nails over. Next time I would use a staple gun instead.

I screwed the cushions back onto the chair.

I screwed the cushions back onto the chair.

Here's the completed chair. Two things I love about this chair - it has wheels so it can be rolled around easy, and it folds down flat so you can put it away when not in use.

Here’s the completed chair. Two things I love about this chair – it has wheels so it can be rolled around easy, and it folds down flat so you can put it away when not in use.

I plan to use this chair in my home when practicing mindfulness as well as posture.

I plan to use this chair in my home when practicing mindfulness as well as posture.

Can you reupholster a chair yourself?

Yes you can, and some chairs are more challenging than others. For example, if there are more curves and bends, it’ll be much harder to reupholster.

How much fabric do I need to recover a chair?

If you carefully remove the old fabric from a chair it’ll tell you how much material you’ll need to recover it and you’ll have a pattern to work with.

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  1. blankLisa | Handmade in Israel says

    January 17, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Terrific! I would love a chair like this, instead of slouching over my computer 🙁

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    • blankChas says

      January 17, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Thank you and I so appreciate what you’re saying Lisa. I am working on correcting my posture at my computer as well.

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  2. blankMichelle says

    January 17, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    What a unique little chair! I’m glad you rescued it, and returned it to a useable piece of furniture. It really is great for posture, isn’t, it?

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      January 17, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks Michelle and I’m really glad I found the chair too. I had passed a different version a few years back and have regretted it. Yes, you’re right it’s for posture 🙂

      Reply
  3. blankAnita Holland says

    January 17, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Cool chair and makeover.

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    • blankChas says

      January 18, 2020 at 7:42 am

      Thank you so much Anita

      Reply
  4. blankAmy says

    January 19, 2020 at 12:06 am

    This chair makeover turned out so well. I could use it right now!

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    • blankChas says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Thanks Amy, I’m excited to use it in so many ways… especially all that time at the computer 🙂

      Reply
  5. blankMichelle says

    January 19, 2020 at 8:57 am

    What a great find! I love what you did with it. The fabric you used looks really soft.

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    • blankChas says

      January 19, 2020 at 9:09 am

      Thank you Michelle, and yes I love the fabric – makes me want to sit in in more 🙂

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  6. blankAudra @ Renewed Projects says

    January 19, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Your version looks more comfortable! Great fabric selection! I’ve heard these chairs are best for proper spinal alignment. Enjoy!

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    • blankChas says

      January 19, 2020 at 10:02 am

      Thank you Audra. I picked the fabric so it would encourage me to use it more too 🙂 I look forward to using it for multi-purposes.

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  7. blankangie says

    January 19, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    great project thanks for sharing very nice
    come see us at shopannies.blogspot.com

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    • blankChas says

      January 19, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you Angie 🙂

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  8. blanksahana says

    January 20, 2020 at 9:18 am

    What a unique find!! Love the makeover.Thank you for linking with us @ #HomeMatters.

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    • blankChas says

      January 20, 2020 at 9:30 am

      Thank you Sahana, I’m thrilled you like it. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll see you at the next one.

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  9. blankKippi says

    January 21, 2020 at 9:46 am

    Great makeover for that groovy chair. That fabric looks so cozy!
    Happy New Year,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      January 21, 2020 at 9:51 am

      Thanks Kippi, I had used the fabric for a rocking chair and there was enough extra I could use it for this chair too. They’re both sitting in the same room so that worked out great.

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  10. blankJamie says

    January 21, 2020 at 11:50 am

    I always love finding things that are inexpensive, and making them my own!! The chair turned out great!

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    • blankChas says

      January 21, 2020 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you so much Jamie, I’m truly enjoying it.

      Reply
  11. blankTeresa says

    January 22, 2020 at 8:56 am

    That’s such a cool chair! You did a wonderful job with it too. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

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    • blankChas says

      January 22, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Thank you Teresa, and I’m getting great use out of it too.

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  12. blankAnn says

    January 23, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    Great makeover, Chas. We actually had one of these years ago – it was a computer chair! I wish we still had it…Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.

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    • blankChas says

      January 23, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Thanks so much Ann, I need it for my posture that’s for sure.

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  13. blankJulie says

    January 26, 2020 at 7:39 am

    Looks great! These kind of chairs are so good for you aren’t they? I’m now sitting up straight as I type, just thinking about it!!

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    • blankChas says

      January 26, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Thank you and love that Julie 🙂 I sit straighter just thinking about it too

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  14. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    January 29, 2020 at 11:15 am

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • blankChas says

      January 29, 2020 at 11:43 am

      Thanks Marilyn, I used this chair to write my blog posts this week – huge help. Didn’t have shoulder scrunching going on.

      Reply

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