Show and Tell | Vintage Deck Chair Revival
Aren’t these chairs simply the poster child of summers past? My Poppa is in full spring clean mode and de-cluttering everything so I was super stoked to find two of these classic deck chairs in his garage just waiting for another summer with our family. I LOVED the original canvas but 35+ years of New Zealand sun had well and truly finished these beauties off. Pop purchased these from the original Farmers Department Store on Hobson St – I have such great memories of that building and our family shopping trips there.
I had really good intentions about buying UV stable canvas as recommended by my Aunty but…….I saw this Mexican woven cotton canvas in Spotlight and knew it was a deal-breaker. It was cheap and perfect for me so if I have to replace it in a few years so be it, the chair frames may not even last that long anyway.
So, to make the seats a little bit stronger I folded the length of fabric in half, whizzed a quick seam down the side and then used small nails at close intervals to attach the fabric to the frame.
And, it worked!
These are the most comfortable chairs ever, very happy to have finished this wee project off before summer hits (I’ve had the fabric stashed for maybe 6 months or so!).
Joining in with lovely Leonie at Sunshine x 3
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I can definitely see why it was a deal reaker! Its awes e fabric and those chairs are definitely screaming for summer bums! Wahoo for a great summer project…and love that last photo xx
they are so cute! and I love the models too – such a satisfying make you are going to feel proud of yourself all summer!
fabulous project. visiting from show and tell
It's looking very comfortable. I would love to spend this summer relaxing on this chair.