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Turn Old Chairs into a French-Style Bench

You all know I love a good trash-to-treasure story. Throw in a little outside-the-box-thinking and a knock-off to boot, and I am hooked!

Jami from An Oregon Cottage had an old pair of dining chairs that were literally falling apart and had been relegated to the shed.

Her husband had the genius idea to turn the decrepit chairs into a French style bench.

I just love this idea, and you’ve got to check back tonight to see the plush, tufted cushion Jami made for it!

French-Styled Bench with pillows

The inspiration came from the Antoinette Bench from Ballard Designs.

antoinette bench

Find all the details to turn two old chairs into a DIY bench at An Oregon Cottage.

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DIY Salvaged Chair French Bench: Video & Old House Journal Feature! - An Oregon Cottage

Wednesday 9th of July 2014

[…] I am beyond excited today to announce two things surrounding our popular tutorial about making a French-style bench from salvaged chairs that has been featured on sites like Apartment Therapy and Knock-Off Decor: […]

DIY Salvaged Chair French Bench: New Video & Old House Journal Feature! - An Oregon Cottage

Wednesday 9th of July 2014

[…] I am beyond excited today to announce two things surrounding our popular tutorial about making a French-style bench from salvaged chairs that has been featured on sites like Apartment Therapy and Knock-Off Decor: […]


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