I was thinking of throwing away this chair, so damaged and installed in our house for almost 20 years.

It had spent nearly 20 years in a dark corner of the attic, forgotten by everyone. The wood, once bright, was dull, and the plywood panels seemed beyond repair. Determined to get rid of it, I was about to throw away the old chair without a single regret… until my daughter intervened.
A bold idea

“Don’t throw it away!” she told me, her eyes shining with enthusiasm. She had a vision: to breathe new life into this forgotten chair and make it into something unique.

Although skeptical about the state of the chair, I decided to trust him, curious to see how far his creativity could take him. This was not my daughter’s first DIY project, but restoring such a damaged chair seemed like an impossible challenge. His confidence finally convinced me.

The transformation process

The restoration began with a thorough cleaning and sanding to reveal the hidden beauty of the wood. My daughter made a bold decision: to leave the imperfections visible. These marks of time told the story of the chair and gave it an authentic charm.

The plywood panels, too damaged to be kept as they were, were painted in a delicate pale green, bringing a modern touch while respecting the vintage spirit of the object.

A breathtaking result