A fresh coat of paint and new fabric are all you need to update these beautiful chairs. An old Mission-style window can be used to create a unique shelf. Trash to Treasure Guest Robb Whittlef shares a great idea for creating a lamp from a salvaged pillar, shows how to refurbish an old French Provincial chair, and creates a beautiful shelf out of an old window and frame. Simply take the post and attach a base to it so that is will stand upright on its own.
Some pillars have a hole through the entire base where the electrical cord can be threaded through.
Others will require you to drill a hole diagonally from the center of the top to the side . Run the cord from the top out of the side hole and then down the back of the post . Paint the pillar, and attach lamp hardware and a shade to the top. French Provincial chairs can be found at garage sales, flea markets, or simply around your home. A fresh coat of paint and new fabric are all you need to update these beautiful chairs.