A wrought iron table and chairs can create a cafe setting at home.
An old wrought iron patio table and chairs can take on new life as indoor furniture for a solarium, dining room, kitchen, or even a home office or bedroom. Antique and high-quality wrought iron furniture features single-piece construction, hammered by hand. More recent and less-expensive wrought iron furniture manufacture uses molds and often results in pieces bolted together. Your choice of accessories and color scheme results in a room that plays up the old-fashioned quality of this timeless furniture or updates it for a new take on its appealing lines and artistry. Does this Spark an idea?
Solarium Style
Arranging an old wrought iron patio table and chairs in a sun room, enclosed porch or sheltered deck gives you a comfortable indoor-outdoor living space with a classic look. Painting the furniture to go with your decorating scheme updates the set to fit a more contemporary effect. For example, painting the set dark green to coordinate with other deck furniture -- or a bright primary color such as yellow or blue -- can bring the patio set into the present, even if it's an antique. Adding chair cushions and a tablecloth in a bright print or coordinating solid color completes the transformation.
Cafe Style
Situating an old patio dining set in a kitchen nook or as a replacement for a central kitchen table creates the charm of a European cafe. Painting the table and chairs black, and covering the table with glass, marble or stone, gives the patio set classic charm and makes the tabletop easy to clean. Alternatively, covering the table with a cheerful short tablecloth such as red and white plaid or a colorful prints from France offers a way to use the table to add color, while still leaving the wrought iron legs exposed.
Transformed Patio Set
Painting old furniture gives it a new look, but can reduce its value.
An old wrought iron table and chairs can serve as a craft station or home office work table. Draping the table in a floor-length translucent tablecloth allows the wrought iron details to show through, while the cloth's folds hide a storage area. Stacking storage boxes or rolling a cart under the table makes efficient use of the added space. One side of the table needs to remain clear of storage for allow room to tuck in a chair or two. A row of the remaining wrought iron chairs along the wall creates support for a printer shelf and room for books or equipment.
Dressing Table
Clear or smoky glass or a marble top that goes with your bedroom transforms an old wrought iron table into a dressing table. Hanging a mirror behind the table makes it into a spacious vanity for hairdressing and makeup for home or business use. A small cart with drawers tucked underneath gives you access to beauty supplies. To complete the look, one chair goes at the table facing the mirror. A flat chair cushion adds color and comfort to the vanity chair. If you don't need the other chairs for seating, they work well for decorative plant stands indoors or outdoors.
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