Vintage Chromcraft Office Chair Makeover (PART 2): Furniture Makeover - Thrift Diving

ThriftDiving.com - In this video, I'll be reupholstering a chair. It's a vintage Chromcraft office chair I found at the thrift store for under $10.00! Watch how I struggle to remove the seats which were old and stained. It turned out pretty good, despite challenges!
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[@deirdrecowan-brown5109]

Hi,new sub, great channel, great projects, great enthusiasm and great honesty! I'm just wondering, 6 or so years later, if the painted plastic stayed looking nice?

[@poppyshoessp]

You're a women of my heart. My neighbor put her dining chairs out for bulk trash pickup. Well I got them, and reupholstered them. She now wishes she had them. OOPS! 🙄

[@ThriftDiving]

Oooh, I love the idea of people wanting their "trash" back when they see what they had given up! LOL. Maybe they'll think differently next time they want to get rid of something! :)

[@poppyshoessp]

Thrift Diving Exactly! They were really good heavy(quality) chairs. She knows now. 😉

[@michellegomez5429]

poppyshoessp Love it..... Another man's trash is another man's treasure...

[@poppyshoessp]

Michelle Gomez Or women. 😉

[@jross008470]

poppyshoessp lol that's funny, u know what they say 1 mans trash is anouthers treasures!

[@cutiepiedaina]

my GOD LADY YOU ARE INSANELY TALENTED i spent all day watching ALL of your videos! KEEP ROCKIN ON

[@annburkhalter495]

Thank you for sharing your frustrations with this chair. It gives all of us hope when a project fights back.

[@ClassyChic25]

You need your own TV show! Every time I watch your videos I think that!

[@MichelleJ817]

SimplifyingWithEbony omg I had the same thought. ❤ her ideas and easy to follow how to ... No one would ever buy expensive furniture again xo

[@txnursejackie3934]

Thanks for being transparent! I can’t tell you how many times I make these kind of mistakes!

[@ericafolange9497]

I love how you show your mistakes. I see myself in you.

[@grannyjann]

I love that you show your mistakes. Your videos are very motivational too. Thanks!

I love 💖 watching you tackle these projects. The mistakes make me feel like I can do it, and its ok if I make a mistake. There's always a way to fix it. 👍The way you present how you do things, make it easy to understand. I cant wait till I start my first project 😏

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, yes, you can do these projects! Mistakes will always happen but if you take your time, you can usually find a solution.:)

[@charlesmcdowell2644]

Oh Serena....I love your honesty and frustration in this video, cause that is what usually happens when I do a project. The chair looks fabulous. Keep on keeping on, girl. .....Saundra

[@DesignOnADimeKwok]

This turned out really nice even with all the mistakes. You couldn't even tell OAN thank you for the laughs

[@lisaamaro]

Don't care how many times you messed up. This came out just perfect!

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, thanks, Lisa!! We just have to roll with the punches! :)

[@donnam.dominick5576]

In spite of the problems you had with this, the chair is beautiful!! When you were disassembling the chair, I couldn't imagine what those grungy light colored strips of fabric were for on the undersides of the cushions. TUFTING!!! Nifty! Donna D.

[@ThriftDiving]

Yeah, they were so gross! They disintegrated when I was trying to remove them--that's how old they were!

[@donnam.dominick5576]

:-D

[@bapbap1482]

I love that u posted ur mistake!! Most blogger seem "Above" that because we rarely see it even tho we know it happens lol I've been sewing 20 yrs and still make em lol The chair came out beautiful and I'm making two as soon as I get sum cute material thanx!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! I know, right?? I don't think we EVER stop making mistakes! This morning I was watching a KZbin video with a guy who was doing a demonstration with a track saw. He looked like a professional.....that is, until someone in the comments section pointed out that he put his dust mask on upside down! HA! So, that goes to show you, we all make mistakes, even stupid ones like putting your dust mask on upside down! LOL

[@bapbap1482]

Thrift Diving 🤣😉

[@d4Nc3rCr4zy]

A lot of these things arent my particular style but i love seeing you transform someone elses trash into treasure!

[@rayoh2011]

Beautiful, both the lady and the chair!

[@thediymommy]

It turned out sooooo good! Thanks for sharing the whole process including the mess-ups. Totally part of the process! ❤️❤️❤️

[@luigibenignochiappero5589]

CONGRATS MISS!!! Good JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST WISHES: Gigi : I am an upholsterer.

[@haloowtjus]

I have two left hands and every time I even attempt to paint or built or repair something it always ends up worse so I hate doing that. But for some reason I can't stop watching your videos! The end result is always so satisfying!

[@tanyakathy5987]

I had this same problem. Used an Awl, really pointy instead of the screwdriver. Worked great.

[@lalagamma4452]

Awsome! Much nicer than most store bought! ❤ ❤

[@xvcex]

Girl ily!!! So environmental friendly and beautiful

[@sircartier4634]

love it very hard working

[@softfishy]

It looked so good afterwards! Couldn't even tell you made any mistakes

[@lymegrenerox]

I'm a new subscriber who just purchased a new home. You have saved me a TON by realizing my old furniture just needed a face lift! THANK YOU!

[@Elskrat88]

Measure twice cut once now you know awesome video turned out really cool

[@RecraftedByCarol]

Great upcycling, love how it turned out 😊 I like how you admit your mistakes some wouldn't ! You're so real ❤️

[@emilykrahn3185]

Looks really beautiful I love the fabric

[@KinToNatTuner]

You are GREAT!🤗🤗🤗

[@mascottie]

Such a cool chair. Great makeover. I usually just put the new upholstery over the old on seats like that. Laughing because the cushion does look like cornbread.

[@MJ-fm4wy]

I would love to see how you would revamp lamp shades, or headboards. Maybe car headliners and visors...Your tips and videos are very handy. Girl Power at it's Best! :)

[@ElementofWorship]

I love how you show those little frustrating moments that always seem to happen in diy projects. We all make mistakes! So it's nice to see that actually represented in a diy video!!

[@ThriftDiving]

Yes!! Mistakes happen often! :) That is how we learn. I find that many people get intimidated by projects, thinking that always have to be perfect, and that is SO not the case! LOL :) Glad you were able to identify with it!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Wow what a great makeover!!

[@TheAngelsKill]

You're adorable and crafty!

[@Lasomie]

such a beautiful fabric!

[@scrapadoodle04]

Great transformation

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

I love that you show the projects mistakes and all! It is so real. You make me think I can do them as well. Thanks for your honesty and inspiration.

[@devin65608]

I’m literally addicted to your channel. Your voice is smooth and easy to understand

[@ThriftDiving]

Awww....that's so sweet, Devin! Thank you so much. Enjoy!

[@Irene-iu9sj]

Now,that's beutifull! !!!!!!!Something out of (really )nothing! !!!Paint to your heart's satisfaction! !!!

[@andreakallfa2637]

Excellent and beautiful.

[@oky1972]

excellent I like your videos because we are motivated to do things that maybe we have in our houses just give them a new look

[@mayya.artist6239]

You are very patient per person... 🌷 the chair looks incredible

[@lannahh2076]

lovely job. i actually have 2 similar chairs....the arms are shot on them...but i have held on to them thinking i could do something with them. maybe there is a plan after all. thanks for showing 'real life' diy.

[@sharoncarpenter2084]

So happy this arrived via email! EXTRA happy that your DIY video included CC(closed captions) that were accurate and not garble! Really enjoyed your work on that ugly chair and that despite mistakes which makes you quite normal, and finished it beautifully! 2 thumbs up.

[@wendy2cc]

Wow it turned out really nice!

[@wealthworldexchange4u200]

For some reason, you keep having the projects i work on or need to work on. Great finished product, i can bearly tell anything. :) I have two chairs from the late 80s to update. Idk... What of do yet but i will look around than you for sharing.

[@valeriecebulski8604]

Loved what you did with the chair. I am going to try it. Wish me luck.

[@nspindlow5046]

I bought this chair with the ugly orange 70s material. NOW I know how to recover it. Can't wait!

[@ThriftDiving]

It's a great chair, isn't it?!

[@andreina818]

I want this chair!! So pretty! Great work!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Andreina!! :) (What a pretty name, too!)

[@TokyoChopSquad]

THIS IS PERFECT. The company I work for gave me an old ratty mid-century Steelcase chair. This will help nicely!

[@Lucky_ginger_cat]

I like how she honestly show her mistakes,love it

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! There is definitely no hiding mistakes here on my channel! LOL

[@catgirldo7646]

OOOhhhhhh but that chair turned out so pretty. I love colors and patterns but they can be a nightmare when doing reupholstering work. You did really well and you made your mistakes work for YOU. Brilliant. You absolutely need tea and biscuits from Mr.GreenEyes.

[@KarlFarmery]

Stunning transformation, good job :)

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

The result : just amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@killy1958able]

Gorgeous 😊

[@jossiegonzalez2504]

Beautiful

[@funkymonkey5747]

It was so worth it to resew the piece. This turned out amazing

[@MakeupForMatureSkin]

You did an amazing job! I love that you kept it real and shared your mistakes.

[@darlenehopper2141]

Love it you done a great job on that chair

[@33agray]

OMG that looks so good!!!

[@alishaharris3908]

I want to be just like you!!! I love diy of all kinds and I can't wait until I get a chance to fill my home with diy projects inspired by you!! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@fairuznurnaghiesa1073]

😭😭female version of Bob Ross when it comes to crafting ❤❤ it's okay it's a happy mistake!❤❤❤

[@ivyhousewife4944]

This is so awesome. I've wanted to redo our office chairs forever. Thanks for sharing. Especially, the point about working with the harder plastic. That's something to consider.

[@PsychedelicDawn_]

I love that chaiirrrr!!!😍😍

[@stellaslkwan]

WOW!! I love that Chair after you reupholstered them. Good work!!

[@christineatkinson1425]

Love that chair x

[@missygrando1965]

It turned out fab!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you, Missy! So glad you like it!

[@LazyLimaDIY]

This came out so well!

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Wowza!! This is awesome!

[@thedr.feelgood]

Great job ..... such a funky 70's style of chair.

[@franceswalker2627]

You breathed life into that chair! Well done.

[@yesildunya6061]

Harikasın.seni büyük bir merakla ve heyecanla izliyor ve takip ediyorum.yeteneklerinin bir sonu var mı😚

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Beautiful chair! Well Done.

[@dygall4128]

Looks Great! We have all been there with DIY'S & making mistakes, the outcome was worth it!

[@bratgoddess111]

how i wish i had the materials to do it... that chair looks amazing!

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@brandibc]

Looks great as always!

[@melissarivera9658]

First video I see of yours and subscribed before a couple minutes! Very rare for me! Great informative DIY content! Thank you! 🙏🏼❤️

[@sorayasalim3027]

This is sooooo cooool and doablee thank youuu

[@jeannestark6293]

You did much more than I did! I used to spray paint while it was for myself. Then I just used any class that was acceptable but I didn’t take a tick off the bottom I painted it mine is a little less detail than yours

[@LifeonGreenwoodwithCaron]

This turned out great!

[@Sunnbuzz]

Wow super cool even 3 years later ! ;)

[@ThriftDiving]

Thank you!!

[@Gun5hip]

I love the profile of this chair.

[@valeriestewart1578]

Love it!!! You are good!!!

[@Becizzle]

Inspiring!!! I wish I had the space to do large diy's

[@michellegomez5429]

Becizzle outside in the BK yard even if it's a rental...

[@Blkcatcraft]

Black dog salvage had a show too. It was really good

[@pamelaberner6292]

I've always wanted to learn how to recover an office chair, thank you. You did a good job!

[@jamiejones8508]

All the better for including the mistakes…we’ve all been there, but forewarned is really helpful, as is normalising it. I’ve subscribed as a result :)

[@FarzTurk]

Stunning result ❤️👌

[@katiezacierka6439]

I would love that chair for my desk omg would match my room so well, and I have been binge watching your videos

[@ThriftDiving]

Love to hear that! Thank you!

[@nicholep392]

I know you were beating yourself up for mistakes but it came out beautifully. You always do amazing work, I love it!

[@monicaflores4969]

omg my firt time subscribeing to your channel and i already love your fix ityour self! thanks for giving us detail by detail how you fix stuff! now i can create my daughters room without expending too much out my wallet because when you have a Princess at home and likes pink she expects pink:).

[@barbaraketchum8287]

Super great way to use the twill tape! Good job pushing through the frustrations and keeping it real... we've all been there with projects not cooperating. It's so great!

[@pattypowers9764]

It came out amazing. Your fun your always smiling and projects are amazing

[@Liz-lw6ht]

Great job!!

[@everthinghomediy2897]

Very nice!

[@mauricepowers3804]

Seriously a great find and a stellar makeover!!

[@mariacasella979]

I very recently found your channel~in my opinion you are the best on Y.T..love your personality,spirit,enthusiast at everything you do..keep up the great job!!your awesome

[@ThriftDiving]

Aww, thank you so much, Maria!!

[@nancysmoot2009]

The finished product looks great! You are truly a miracle worker!!

[@txJoJo55]

Despite the mistake, the chair turned out fabulous. Thumbs UP

[@janishahoward9597]

The chair turned out great! Love the colors.