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“So, the uncomfortable furniture my gramps had is now hot?”
Yeah, seriously. Take another look at grama’s old French provincial sofa, and snatch it up! I have been eyeing these for a long time now, they range from $50 (in original condition) to $8,000+ (re-done).
The fact is they were built to last and you get a lot of sofa for your buck (a provincial sofa can be up to 11 feet in length!). Sure the original wood is super carved, lacquered and can be tacky as is. But strip the varnish off or paint over it then re-upholster with cushy down filling and modern fabric to fit in with your own style.
No hand me down potential in the family? Then check out your local or online thrift shops and garage sales.
Original condition / Photo via Montreal Mega Reuse Center
Original condition / Photo via Kijiji
Redone rustic / Photo via Gumtree
Cozy update / Photo via French Provincial Furniture
Refreshed with a modern retro twist / Photo via Etsy
Re-upholstered classic / Photo via: Jennifer Ramos Made By Girl – French Provincial Sofa
Completely glammed up / Photo via RubyLane.com
Eclectic and fun / Photo via Home Accents Today (by Jane Hall)
The wow factor / Photo via Etsy shop David Ballinger, NYC
Outdoors?!?! Yup, a variety of provincial furniture for your patio sold at Home Infatuation
No I didn’t buy one…yet! And depending on the shape and style I might consider tackling a re-upholstering job. Ideally I would find one in good condition and paint the wood out and add some throw pillows. But before all of that I would need to find a spot for it in my house -oh and convince the hubs! ;-)
Did you buy this?? Would you ever tackle a reupholster project on such a piece?