The Dirty Dozen: Diamond-in-the-Rough Round Up

The world is chockablock full of amazing pieces awaiting another chance to shine. We've pulled together a dozen of our most recent favorites - their lines are superb and their prices are unbelievable. Here's our take on one way to revitalize each piece…and where to find these gems!   

 
 
Reupholster a mid century modern bench San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles

Reupholster a Mid Century Modern Bench

  • Standard issue goes ethno-chic

  • Upholster in vibrant native pattern

  • Etsy find in SF - $750

 

Restoring Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs

  • Withered beauties - just need a fresh coat of lacquer, a little love in the saggy areas, new threads and voila!

  • Upholster in Chinoisserie print - replace cane backs with upholstery

  • Lacquer frames in high gloss

  • Craigslist find in SF - wait for it...$10

 
 
 

Reupholstering 1960s Channel-back Club Chairs

  • We're a shell of our former self..revive us, please!

  • Upholster in sumptuous pastel velvet

  • Local Etsy find in SF - $750

 

Lacquering Vintage Nightstands

  • When your figure is this good you kinda have to show it off in leather

  • Inlay a (faux) skin/hide on drawer and door fronts

  • Lacquer body in soft neutral

  • Etsy find in SF - $650

 
 
 

Restoring Bergère Chairs 

  • French milk maid today - Parisian chic tomorrow

  • Modernize with black and white graphic upholstery fabric

  • Lacquer frames black

  • Etsy find in LA - $345

 

Reupholstering Leather Mid Century Teak Arm Chairs

  • James Dean to James Franco

  • Keep the classic teak finish

  • Upholster in timeless masculine fabric and lose the tufting

  • Craigslist find in SF - $175

 
 
 

Restoring 1920s Mahogany Chairs

  • Heirlooms with power-potential to take on a totally 21st century look

  • Strip to raw mahogany

  • Upholster with large scale pattern

  • Chairish find in SF - $345

 

Reupholster Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs

  • What's more amazing - the lines on these chairs or the price!? PLEASE someone buy these now!

  • Upholster in couture faux reptile - loose the tufting

  • Craigslist find in SF - set of 6 chairs $599

 
 
 

Upholstering an Antique Full-size Head Board

  • Ready to see some youthful ac-tion.

  • Upholster head and foot board in fresh patterned fabric

  • Leave frame exposed

  • MoveLoot find - $149

 

Reupholstering a Milo Baughman Recliner

  • This ain't no Archie Bunker recliner!

  • Go super lux with an Alpaca or plush mohair fabric

  • Design Plus Consignment Gallery in SF - $1099

 
 
 

Lacquering a Pair of Vintage Nightstands

  • What's the point to a plinth base unless you're going to really sass it up? It's like wearing penny loafers with a heel.

  • Wrap base in polished brass/nickel

  • Lacquer body in deep jewel tone

  • Etsy find in SF - $650

 

Refinishing a Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser 

  • What can we say, sometimes it's hard to improve upon a classic

  • Just needs an all over refinishing

  • Craigslist find in SF - $220

 
 

Whether it's one of these fabulous finds or a piece you already own, revitalization is a snap with Revitaliste. Want to upholster your vintage chair or lacquer your mid century coffee table?

 
 
 
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