A set of Frenchy Chairs for a Frenchy Table

I've been looking forever for a set of french chairs to go 

with this table in my booth:

(The chairs keep selling, 

but the table is still there!)

I scored yesterday, 

with this set I found at Susan's Selections.

 So who cares if they're Louis XVI vs XV style…..

French is french!

Right now, they have a dated blonde finish.

And granny fabric seats;)

 I removed the seats...

I removed the piping and staples from the seat bottoms..

I base painted the chairs with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.

 I'm using almost a wash effect with the paint…

so some of the grain still peeks through.

For a little extra zing, I added Paris Grey to the inside channel
along the seat fronts.

 Beautiful!

A little distressing….

Remember this upholstered bench I did awhile back?

I used a printed canvas rug for the upholstery...

 I had just enough left of that rug to cover the seats.

It's a nice thick canvas and will be really durable.

 Back to the chair finish: I decided to add a stain layer.

I used Rustoleum Wood Stain in Weathered Wood.

 Then I added a bit more, mixing with Minwax Stain in Dark Walnut.

 I hit all the edges with the dark stain…

it looks like the wood peeking through...

Same with the backs….

 They look like they have some history now!

(If I could find my King Gold guilding wax, 

I'd hit some of the edges with gold highlights…)

 My my, these are quite tasty!

Set of chairs: $245

Table: $265

Combo: $475

I can't wait til I see them together.

The perfect marriage!