September 26, 2011

A Vintage Stepstool Chair


Tucked into the corner of the kitchen is a recently found favorite item.


A vintage step stool chair in the perfect shade a white.


For over a year, I'd been looking for one and was delighted to find this one a couple months ago.  A better match would be hard to come by.  It's slightly rusty and some of the disressing on the egdges of the seat show it's red undercoat - - see what a mean, perfect for my red and white kitchen.


The kids liked it as much as I did - - for weeks I'd  find it all over the kitchen.  I'm just now able to use it for what I bought it for.  Display!


Love those legs! 


I simply placed a few items to reinforce the kitchens theme colors and called it a day.
Man! I love easy projects.

Any quick and easy projects happening in your home today?

Robin

I'll be linking up to:  Nifty Thrify Tuesday, Vintage Thingie Thrusday, Treasure Hunt Thrusdays,
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22 comments:

  1. HeatherSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What an adorable stepstool! It looks like it was just waiting for you to find it. I could use one of those myself. At 5'1", I wish there was some way I could attach a cute one like that and carry it everywhere I go! lol!

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  2. DawnaSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Love your new {old} kitchen find!! and the little hints of red are perfect!! So cool when old things find new homes and look so amazing!! Have a great day!

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  3. Amy KinserSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Love your stepstool. I found a rusty yellow one this summer and am using it on my deck right now.

    Hope your Monday is wonderful.

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  4. Comeca JonesSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    What a cute display.

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  5. Daryl at Vermont CottageSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    What a great find! I still have my grandmother's stool that is just like yours and was originally red as well. I've painted it twice to match my decor and it's currently black. I love it because it's not only super handy but has so many wonderful memories attached to it. Enjoy your find!

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  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    That is so cute, Robin...a whimsical display spot!

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  7. CindySeptember 26, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    That is a great find, I have always wanted one of those. I am still looking. I like what you displayed on it, too.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  8. michelleSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    It is adorable!! We saw a few of these this weekend and I almost picked one up. Love the red that you added!
    have a great day!
    xoxo

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  9. Megan GunyanSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    That's an awesome step stool! I love how vintage it looks. And the choppiness is lovely. My kids would be fighting over it all day! I love that bird house, too! So cool!

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  10. Megan GunyanSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Ok, I meant chippiness not choppiness. Sorry!!

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  11. elena nuezSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    a real treasure, I like so much!

    big hello from Madrid,
    elena

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  12. Kim@NewlyWoodwardsSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love the stool. My father-in-law brought us over a similar stool, but it needs some help before it can be displayed. You are inspiring me.

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  13. Linda (Nina's Nest)September 27, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    What a great stool! Love the folding out part. Oh, I saw your question on another post - i've used Antique White by Sherwin Williams - fabulous color! Linda

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  14. LaurieSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I really like that use for it! And you're right - it's the perfect rusty, tattered patina!

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  15. Pam KesslerSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love how you've decorated it! Great find. I used to have a wooden highchair in my kitchen that I would decorate, but every single time my nieces would come over they would throw (yes, throw!!!) my decor items onto the floor and pull the chair up to the island to sit on it. I gave up after a while and just used it for a chair. They are older now so I think I can safely pull it back out. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. ColoradoladySeptember 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    This is really cute. You don't seem to see too many of these lately. I love the coloring on this one! We have a yellow one that belonged to my husbands family....wish it was white! Happy VTT!

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  17. LVSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love the way you are using the step stool. The ones I have seen were mostly in yellow.

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  18. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love these step stools! I love how you have decorated it! Very cool!!

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  19. cJoyOctober 1, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    What a great idea. I never thought of using a chair for display. Love you birdhouse.

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  20. hilary@oldhousetrueloveOctober 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    that looks so cute!

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  21. PamelaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Robin I just love your vintage stool! It is a Cosco right?? I have looked at those before and they are just fabulous. Thanx for coming to party! I really appreciate the familiar faces every week!

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  22. RoseMarch 11, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I have that stool in my garage. I never thought of using it to decorate. Now i love it.Thanks

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