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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 11:54:19 AM
I lucked into 4 of those fabulous metal chairs you might remember from grandma's back yard -- the kind with arms, a waffle pattern cut into the backs and seats, and bounce when you bounce on them :-) They need refinishing but are otherwise in fabulous condition. If I had the time, which I don't, I would dip them to remove old paint, and sand off the rusty bits (or use a little $3 wire brush-type bit on my drill, as seen in MaryJanes current magazine for cleaning up used cast-iron cookware). If I had the money (which I also don't). I'd take them to a good-ol'-boy auto paint place that would work with me to give them a sturdy, gorgeous enamel finish in a retro combo like aqua (or cherry red!) with ivory, yellow with white. You could choose whatever you remember most fondly from your childhood. Alternately, I guess you could do it yourself with enamel spray paints.
They're too big to mail, so this would be a pick-'em-up affair, or I could drive them to you in my pickup truck if you're not too far away. (I'm in Fauquier County, VA, near Warrenton).
I would like $100 for all 4. $110 if I deliver.
Thanks for your consideration :-) |
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jun 12 2009 : 9:43:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by sonshine4u
I loved those chairs as a kid at my grandparents. I was just visiting and my grandma still has one, but it's in rough shape. Too bad we aren't closer to VA! Hope you find a taker!
Playing in the Sonshine
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I did, and just clinched the deal this evening! Let's hear it for Craigslist :-) |
| sonshine4u |
Posted - Jun 12 2009 : 7:29:58 PM
I loved those chairs as a kid at my grandparents. I was just visiting and my grandma still has one, but it's in rough shape. Too bad we aren't closer to VA! Hope you find a taker!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 6:29:58 PM
quote:
Originally posted by vintagediva1
We always called them "boingy" chairs.
Michele, that's perfect!  I really wish I could afford to restore these and use them. They bring back glorious memories. |
| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 3:15:16 PM
We always called them "boingy" chairs.
I'd love them, too but I'm up in Michigan and don't thing I'll be in Virginia any time soon
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.stitchingby2sisters.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 10 2009 : 07:02:59 AM
Oh right!!
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 6:11:33 PM
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Originally posted by Marybeth
Yeah,--we'll keep you!! You will love it here. MB
I'm absolutely sure of it. Would love to get out there one day. But first? Phone bill. :-) |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 3:20:42 PM
Yeah,--we'll keep you!! You will love it here. MB
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 12:44:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Marybeth
OK deliver them after the Cherry Red retro paint job. Oh BTW I am only out here in Washington State. OK???
Sounds great Mara--I will have to look for some out here. MB
Oh no you don't! You will NOT tempt me to go out there! I'll bet I'd never want to come back ;-) |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 09 2009 : 12:41:12 PM
OK deliver them after the Cherry Red retro paint job. Oh BTW I am only out here in Washington State. OK???
Sounds great Mara--I will have to look for some out here. MB
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