Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Chair Week Day 3: Tufted Black Velvet




Welcome to day THREE of Chair Week here at 551 East!

For those of you who are just joining the party I took on a massive reupholstering project of reupholstering 4 chairs in 7 weeks. 

So far I've showed you the Ikat French Provincial arm chair and a Retro Burlap arm chair.

Click HERE and HERE to see them.

Today I am showing you probably my favorite chair and I'm thrilled to be sharing it over at Chi Chi Studios!

You'll have to head over to her place for all the pictures and tutorials, but I'll leave with with a sneak peak. :)

Here's the before:


And here's the after.

Black, velvet, tufted, gold leafed LOVE.


Click HERE to see the rest!




This chair has sold. 



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Posted by Julia @ 551Eastdesign at 12:36 PM

51 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMay 23, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    WOWZA! that might be the sexiest chair i have ever laid eyes on.....

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  2. Twice NiceMay 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Gorgeous! You have some mad upholstery skills!

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  3. AllisonMay 23, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    She is stunning! I agree...you are fabulous at upholstery. So beautiful Julia!

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  4. UnknownMay 24, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    you are so incredibly talented - that is gorgeous!

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  5. laxsupermomMay 24, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Wow! That chair looks fit for royalty. Love it! So impressed with your skill. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. CatherineMay 24, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    WOW WOW WOW! Just beautiful!! I love the gold and black - so elegant!

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.May 25, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Black and gold - drop dead gorgeous! I would have been terrified of this one!

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  8. Katie @ Wildwood CreekMay 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Stunning!

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  9. DanielleJune 5, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    Fantastic and classy transformation!

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  10. Terrie MathisonJune 13, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    This chair is stunning too!! Truly you have a great eye for fabric and styling! I am going to follow you! Your inspiring!! I have so many chairs to redo but where is the time?

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  11. MissusGJune 25, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I love this chair... I wish I had a place to put it!

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  12. Inspired by youJune 25, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    So talented! What a way to pack a glam punch!

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  13. Our Pinteresting FamilyJune 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Amazing!!

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  14. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsJune 25, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I love this chair. The black velvet and gold trim will last for ever. Very chic! I am your newest follower!

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  15. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GJune 25, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    You did an awesome job reupholstering and transforming the chair into a beauty! :)

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  16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 26, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    So glad you shared this at the party! Like I said - drop dead gorgeous! I still can't believe how you tackled those chairs!

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  17. Just JaimeJune 26, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    What a beautiful chair! Great job!

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  18. A Vintage VineJune 27, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I am about to start a 4 chair project....I need to come back and read all these posts, great job on this chair!! Love it..the black is so unexpected and perfect for that design!

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  19. Kirby CarespodiJune 28, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Love it! It looks like Old Hollywood.

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  20. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Wow, what an amazing job. I'm sure it's the most comfortable and soft chair ever. Found you at 2805 where I linked up my grandmothers black velvet dress. They'd be perfect together:-)

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  21. Honey at 2805June 28, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    What an amazing job! I could easily curl up in that!

    Your participation at Potpourri Friday is appreciated!

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  22. UnknownJune 28, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Turned out gorgeous!!

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  23. NikiJune 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    So glamorous, I want to curl up in it.

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  24. TaunnieJune 28, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Very elegant and chic. Outstanding transformation!

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  25. Susan@Success/Fail DIY ProjectsJune 29, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    What a great look! Would have never thought to use the gold with the black.LOVE!

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  26. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Gorgeous!! What a great job! :)

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  27. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I'm stopping by from Miss Mustard Seeds Furniture Feature Fridays.
    You have done a fabulous recycle. You've given it new life!

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  28. karen@somewhatquirkyJune 29, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Exquisite!

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  29. AnonymousJune 30, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Hi Julia: I love the chairs you're doing. I'm trying to find the time to learn how to properly redo chairs and your site will be one of the first I visit for tutorials and help! So, thanks and beautiful work!

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  30. Be Colorful CoastalJuly 1, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Another great project from you that I just HAD to feature this week on Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
    Thanks so much for sharing. I have serious chair envy. :D
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  31. StaceyJuly 2, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    That is an amazing chair - glamourous. It oozes cool. Love it. You do amazing work girlie! The gold leafing - how do you do that??? Awesome! Thanks for sharing with us!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  32. Hollie @ I'm Busy ProcrastinatingJuly 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Another great makeover, Julia! The chair feels art deco glam to me. Nice!

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  33. Emilee from IowaDIYGirlJuly 24, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I love this chair! I am so happy I found this. I reupholstering a chair right now and I have the perfect fabric but was sooo lost on how I wanted to do the wood.. BINGO! I never thought about doing it gold! It would be perfect! :D I'll have to show you or something when I get done with it and see what ya think?! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. MobilyaOctober 29, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Another saw the wonderful things you do in your writing. In a word, perfect.

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  35. DannyDecember 4, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Loved the transformation. great job julia!

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  36. Hospitality design firmsMarch 6, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    Awesome! they look so different, your fabric choice was great!

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    Nice

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  41. Annaliese GabrielApril 30, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Julia!! I just bought 2 chairs off KSL that look JUST like this. I really NEED your tips. Could you share your tricks with me on what products you used to transform this chair? Pretty please ;D

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  42. UnknownOctober 12, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Will you have another black and gold chair like this for sale?? I LOVE

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    1. Julia @ 551EastdesignOctober 13, 2014 at 1:57 PM

      Thank you Alyssa! :) I probably won't...upholstery is so time consuming, mostly because my skills are still developing. :) I'm so sorry!

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  43. The AuristOctober 21, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    The link to your tutorial doesn't work anymore. Do you have the updated link?

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  44. saw12March 5, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    Yes she is right.the link doesn't work. Can you sent us the right or updated link ?

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  45. HuluWuwuJuly 28, 2016 at 8:05 PM

    is there a link to watch the transformation or info on the DIY?

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    This is so beautiful! Would you be able to tell me what gold paint you used?

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