after and before
This is my latest work, a chair I’ve re-covered with a packing blanket which is usually used to wrap goods in during transportation. I like that these blankets are made from recycled materials. Just my thing;). I added some applications and embroidery.
This time I covered everything including the arm rests and the frame, something I generally don’t do. I found a number of these chairs at a fleamarket and I like the model but not the colour and texture of the frame so I came up with this solution…
It looked like this before.
I have been re-upholstering chairs and stools with blankets for a while now.
These stools were featured as a ‘before and after’ on Design Sponge a while ago.
A desk chair, now living in Japan.
More stools…
Last but not least: my Pierre Paulin chair which was also featured on Design Sponge with a tutorial!
43 Responses to “after and before”
This looks amazing! I like that you covered the whole frame. All of them look great, but the Pierre Paulin is my favorite. Have a nice weekend! Monika
I love your chairs, a specially the first one!! A peace of art! But in heaven’s name how did you covered the whole frame???
Wow! your chairs are really lucking amazing! so, so beautiful! compliment, best wishes dunja
Geweldig ik ben weg van je werk, van die saaie funktionele stoelen maar jij kunst, heerlijk om naar te kijken, want dat doe je met stoelen, je kijkt er meer naar dan je er op zit, reken maar na!
Wow every chair is a piece of art!
So honored to have your chair in our home
Heel mooi gedaan joh!
Jane … JANE …
A part of me wants to RUN to my studio – this post is RIDICULOUSLY inspiring.
Another part of me can’t seem to go and leave my computer – my eyes are glued to the screen.
I read the comments before mine. I don’t think I could pick a favorite. Every one of them is a concoction of gifts for my eyes. I am SOOOO happy to be alive during the era of the internet. Had this been thirty years ago I never would have seen your FABULOUS chairs. Carolina
Jane,
Your work is fantastic. Some day soon one of your chairs will make the trip all the way to the United States to my house. Until then, I just keep looking at your beautiful photos.
Jenny
I just made the connection that you’re the one who makes these chairs! I’ve seen your work before, but just recently started following your blog. I love your chairs…so much! Absolutely fabulous!
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I’m in awe ~ Your work is really quirky and yet soft and cozy.
on September 4th, 2010 at 11:10 am #
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Wow. You’ve transformed some very ordinary items into such wonderful creations. Absolutely love the stools.
What amazing talent.
Wat een prachtige stoelen. Ik ben helemaal weg van je werk en je inspireerd me echt enorm! Fantastisch!
xxx Evy
Wat een prachtige stoelen! De bovenste vind ik het allermooist, zo lekker helemaal ingepakt. Fijne zonnig weekend! Ingrid
These chairs are amazing! I hope you don’t mind, but I featured the first one on my blog linking to you.
Job well done !
Perfect finish.
Thank you, thank you! Dankjewel allemaal!
They’re all so amazing Jane, and this ‘complete wrap-up solution’ works very well!
Dit is echt geweldig!
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{sprakeloos}
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on September 7th, 2010 at 4:01 pm #
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What an amazing work you have here!!!
Hoi Jane, ik zag je in het edition de paris boekje, en vind je werk en stijl heel mooi! groetjes!
Leuk…om van je prachtig thuis te mogen genieten in “Nederland, mijn interieur”!
~X~
Sanne en Jikke, ik heb ook erg genoten van jullie interieurs! Mooi boekje is het geworden he? Kunnen we best trots op zijn!
Wow wat gaaf zeg. Ik heb gewoon al een hele tijd zo’n verhuisdeken liggen, en nu weet ik dus wat ik er mee moet doen, bedankt! nu nog een leuke stoel zoeken…. Fijne blog, weer een leuke om te volgen, thanks again!
WOW! I love the orange one and the relax one. Super Fab!!
i just discovered you & your blog & your etsy shop!
i love these chairs like crazy!!!! every one…
especially the listening chair. i am ga ga to be sure.
& i’m looking forward to that little box of positivity!!
(thanks to jen from painted fish studio for highlighting it
on her blog!).
xox!!
oh my goodness. i’m just realizing i’ve been here before…
seeing your aug. 20 post of THAT DRESS! i remember oooohing
& ahhhhing about that one!!!! oh, it really is a gift to visit here.
fabulous work! recycling at its best ~ love your chairs and the fabric detailings. so pleased to have discovered your blog today ,
warmest wishes
ginny
these are absolutely amazing! they are stunning and beautiful and clever!
i also love your blog, and your shop
Dear Jane!
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How beautiful!!!
I just found you, your blog, your work. And I am in love with it.
All the best,
Antje
Found you via Poppytalk, I have just been selected for my Vintage finds and have been checking out how everything works. Your work is beautiful and boy what patience you have…
prachtig, vooral de “relax”stoel onderaan!
Hoi…via mikodesign kwam ik op je site terecht! De stoelen zijn prachtig. Zijn ze ook ergens te koop?
Groeten Arida Bandringa-Hendriks
I wish you all the luck in the world. I absoluttely adore and love what you have done with the chairs. Its the most beautiful I have seen in a very long time. And I love recycling and things with a story – your chairs are full of stories.
Marie – Copenhagen
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaouh j’adore c’est trop génial!!!
on October 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 pm #
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Absolutely love your vases and wondered if they are for sale??? Looked on Etsy but none to be found there..all fingers crossed!
Sunny wishes
Sarah
Enorm!!! leuk !!!!
I love it you are vey creative and Original .
mirjam
on February 6th, 2012 at 12:06 pm #
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PRACHTIG!!!!!!!
on April 29th, 2012 at 11:09 pm #
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