I bought Betty, a funky mid-century modern chair, at a yard sale a few weeks ago.
For $1.
Yes, someone was getting rid of her for the price of a hashbrown at Mickey D's.
I call her Betty in honor of Betty Draper of Mad Men fame, of course.
Betty has sexy legs and is very stylishly dressed for the era, even though she may look a little chubby at certain angles. Don't we all?
Betty is not perfect though. She's a little rough around the edges. She's seen a lot in her lifetime.
She was made by the B. L. Marble Chair Company up the road from here in Bedford, Ohio. And I like a girl with Ohio connections.
Now, I've got two decisions. Do I keep her or sell her?
And if I sell her, do I recover her first or let her go to someone who appreciates original fabric and such.
Either way, I think she's sort of sexy.
For a middle aged girl.
What do you think?
Keep her because she's cool and funky? Sell her because she's mean to Sally worth a few more bucks than I paid for her?
Brad Lightfoot
I just found her twin Sitting next to the dumpster as the garbage truck pulled up. I Saved it/her my wife rolls her eyes. I would not paint over such nice wood. I'm recovering mine. Did you sell or recover "Betty"
Pam
I recovered her. I wrote about exactly how I did it here - http://www.houseofhawthornes.com/mid-century-modern-chair-restoration/. It was little bit more work than I thought it was going to be, but worth it!
This Design Journal
I am new to the blog world. Just started reading through the blog. So I am not sure if you have alreday got one similar.If not she is a keeper... Keep her...And old is gold right!
Robin Johnson
Oh I think you should keep her! She's amazing!
Melinda
I say keep Betty and give her a makeover.
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Lisa D.
Id say, if you keep it, give it a restore. If you sale it, leave it like it is so someone else can enjoy the task. But Id keep it if I were you. On another note: I have been reading you blog and love it. Im a new follower of yours. Come follow me too! I just commented on your sail boat from like 2 years ago. LOL. Have a great day! Lisa.
Sarah Riedl
KEEP! KEEP! KEEP! Or sell it to me. I'll give you $3. That's a 300% profit!
Debbiedoos
Very cool chair Pam! I like it. If you have a use for it I would keep it and make it over with some cool new fabric. Either way make it over and sell it for a whole lot more than a buck! You scored!!
Jenna LaFevor
$1?! That is awesome! I LOVE this style of chair and would totally take it off your hands if I lived closer! haha! Its a keeper for sure!