This lovely painted vintage rocking chair was purchased by client “Kelly’s” father for her mother while her mother was pregnant with her. This is a piece that will be taken up north to brighten up a corner in their cottage.
The large heavy oak chair was lightly sanded to knock down some of the shiny topcoat, dust cleaned off and two coats of my goto Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White. To give it some character and natural age I distressed all the areas that would get the normal ware of something of its age. After the distressing, which in my opinion is the magic, I waxed the whole piece with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Soft Clear Wax for protection and durability.
I hope one day Kelly that your grandchildren are rocked in this chair.
Before and After of this lovely painted vintage rocking chair: