Old rocking chair to Bright Nursing Chair

melissabell · **Posted: 01-07-2013 , 04:31 PM** #1

I always wanted one of these rocking chairs as I love retro stuff and I saw this one outside a local charity shop and snapped it up for €25. I thought it would be an easy project but it didn't turn out that way. The caning was torn on the back and the base but I thought I could replace it but it turned out a big chunk of the edge of the base was broken off too, so that took alot of moulding of plastic wood to fix. I wanted to take it apart and strip it back to the wood and restore it 70's style but that didn't work out unfortunately.

When I tried to dismantle it the majority of the screws were so rusted I couldn't get them out so I decided to paint it. Then I found out I was pregnant and decided to turn it into a nursing chair so I went with bright colours.

I painted it orange as I figured it'd still fit in with my house when the baby was older. I tried sourcing caning but it was going to cost over €30 and I'd have to get it from the US. I opted for fabric and chose fabric that would tie in with the nursery as I can change it in the future. I got this fabric in Ikea for €5 and nailed it all into place. I spent hours at it and was so proud of myself until I sat on it and went right through it!!!!!!!

I changed plan again and made a wooden base for the chair and made a cushion for the bottom instead. Then to finish the back I bought really thick white cord which I pressed into the groove around the back and glued it in place to make it stronger.

Not to everyones taste I know and nothing Like my original plan but it's finally done ;) just waiting for the baby now :)

Carl222 · **Posted: 02-07-2013 , 01:02 AM** #2

great job well made

irishrose · **Posted: 02-07-2013 , 09:01 AM** #3

That's brilliant!

4bordercollies · **Posted: 02-07-2013 , 10:51 AM** #4

Amazing turnaround, truly worthy of a picture on Ireland's House & Home magazine - fabulous work.

felix1 · **Posted: 02-07-2013 , 12:48 PM** #5

Love, love, love it. The colours are fab. If I saw it in a shop I would have to have it !!!! Take a bow

melissabell · **Posted: 04-07-2013 , 03:59 PM** #6

lol I didn't think people would like the colours to be honest. Thanks a million for your comments ;)

leck · **Posted: 04-07-2013 , 11:35 PM** #7

Great job.It sounds like you hit a lot of hiccups but the finished result is well worth it. I love the Ikea fabric and the orange paint. How did you prep the wood and what paint did you use?

molly99 · **Posted: 05-07-2013 , 12:14 AM** #8

Its Great, a real wow!

Leahsmam · **Posted: 05-07-2013 , 04:21 PM** #9

great job love it

Leyazile · **Posted: 05-07-2013 , 10:43 PM** #10

Wow,amazing Melissa! Love the colours and tropical pattern, your baby is so lucky to have a great one-of-a-kind piece in their room. Isn't the 'nesting instinct' fun?!? :) Congratulations!

Chris P · **Posted: 05-07-2013 , 11:57 PM** #11

Very cool and funky, Melissabell!

Many thanks for sharing and inspiring!

Regards
Chris P
Admin

Sparklyspark · **Posted: 09-07-2013 , 04:53 PM** #12

I can see lots of work has gone into this. Splendidly done! :)

daisybones · **Posted: 27-07-2013 , 04:30 PM** #13

Cool! Looks great.

joanmul · **Posted: 02-08-2013 , 09:26 AM** #14

What a fantastic job - well done.

joanmul · **Posted: 03-08-2013 , 05:40 PM** #15

Just a suggestion - if you spray the fabric a couple of times with Scotchgard it will prevent it soiling too much. I don't know where in Ireland you can buy it - I ordered it from England.

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	Posted: 01-07-2013 , 04:31 PM #1
melissabell Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 1,336	Old rocking chair to Bright Nursing Chair I always wanted one of these rocking chairs as I love retro stuff and I saw this one outside a local charity shop and snapped it up for €25. I thought it would be an easy project but it didn't turn out that way. The caning was torn on the back and the base but I thought I could replace it but it turned out a big chunk of the edge of the base was broken off too, so that took alot of moulding of plastic wood to fix. I wanted to take it apart and strip it back to the wood and restore it 70's style but that didn't work out unfortunately. When I tried to dismantle it the majority of the screws were so rusted I couldn't get them out so I decided to paint it. Then I found out I was pregnant and decided to turn it into a nursing chair so I went with bright colours. I painted it orange as I figured it'd still fit in with my house when the baby was older. I tried sourcing caning but it was going to cost over €30 and I'd have to get it from the US. I opted for fabric and chose fabric that would tie in with the nursery as I can change it in the future. I got this fabric in Ikea for €5 and nailed it all into place. I spent hours at it and was so proud of myself until I sat on it and went right through it!!!!!!! I changed plan again and made a wooden base for the chair and made a cushion for the bottom instead. Then to finish the back I bought really thick white cord which I pressed into the groove around the back and glued it in place to make it stronger. Not to everyones taste I know and nothing Like my original plan but it's finally done ;) just waiting for the baby now :) Attached Images

	Posted: 02-07-2013 , 01:02 AM #2
Carl222 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carlow Town Posts: 258	chair great job well made

	Posted: 02-07-2013 , 09:01 AM #3
irishrose Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 49	That's brilliant!

	Posted: 02-07-2013 , 10:51 AM #4
4bordercollies Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 14	Incredible! Amazing turnaround, truly worthy of a picture on Ireland's House & Home magazine - fabulous work.

	Posted: 02-07-2013 , 12:48 PM #5
felix1 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: athlone Posts: 197	Rock On ! Love, love, love it. The colours are fab. If I saw it in a shop I would have to have it !!!! Take a bow

	Posted: 04-07-2013 , 03:59 PM #6
melissabell Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois Posts: 1,336	lol I didn't think people would like the colours to be honest. Thanks a million for your comments ;)

	Posted: 04-07-2013 , 11:35 PM #7
leck Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Claremorris Posts: 7	Beautiful Great job.It sounds like you hit a lot of hiccups but the finished result is well worth it. I love the Ikea fabric and the orange paint. How did you prep the wood and what paint did you use?

	Posted: 05-07-2013 , 12:14 AM #8
molly99 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 158	Its Great, a real wow!

	Posted: 05-07-2013 , 04:21 PM #9
Leahsmam Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: wexford Posts: 197	great job love it

	Posted: 05-07-2013 , 10:43 PM #10
Leyazile Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 239	Excellent! Wow,amazing Melissa! Love the colours and tropical pattern, your baby is so lucky to have a great one-of-a-kind piece in their room. Isn't the 'nesting instinct' fun?!? :) Congratulations!

	Posted: 05-07-2013 , 11:57 PM #11
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	from Admin Very cool and funky, Melissabell! Many thanks for sharing and inspiring! Regards Chris P Admin

	Posted: 09-07-2013 , 04:53 PM #12
Sparklyspark Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dublin Posts: 146	I can see lots of work has gone into this. Splendidly done! :)

	Posted: 27-07-2013 , 04:30 PM #13
daisybones Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare Posts: 57	Cool! Looks great.

	Posted: 02-08-2013 , 09:26 AM #14
joanmul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Posts: 151	What a fantastic job - well done.

	Posted: 03-08-2013 , 05:40 PM #15
joanmul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Posts: 151	Just a suggestion - if you spray the fabric a couple of times with Scotchgard it will prevent it soiling too much. I don't know where in Ireland you can buy it - I ordered it from England.