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On the redone chair, a bold floral fabric lends a modern look. To hold on to the chair's original character, Anne Turner added antique brass nailheads and restained the legs and arms.

Contessa in Multi by Quadrille Home Couture Collection, $192 per yard
Available at Pacific Design Services, (310) 360-6418

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