Marcel Breuer Cesca Chair Makeover

Here's the story. 

So these Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs caught my eye on Pinterest. 

And I love mixing chairs at a dining table. 

So I began the search online and found four Cesca-style chairs for $20 on Craigslist. Yes, $20 for all four. The framing was brass, rather than silver. The seats were rusty brown velour. Ugly, but they were sturdy and the caning in perfect condition.  

I got a few fabric samples. 

But none were quite right. So I decided to take things into my own hands. 

I loved the painterly look of this Anthropologie chair. 

And I know how to paint. 

And I love Franz Kline and Motherwell.

So this happened.

On some raw canvas.

Then this happened.

I have four total and will show them styled with the whole kitchen soon. 

They were totally easy to reupholster and are gorgeous. 

Love when a DIY project falls into place. 

Usually, something goes wrong, but the hiccups were minor.

$20 chairs

$20 fabric

$20 paints

$12 batting

$72 total for four chairs

SCORE!