Finally, stand back and admire your work! Remember, shabby-chic pieces continue to age and wear with use, so the “newness” of your dining table chair will begin to soften within a few weeks.

So for the dining table, King advises, look for modern chairs, a complementary rug, and a special pendant to go around it. The nightstand could receive new hardware to make it more interesting.

Ashwell’s 48-inch round table, made from reclaimed oak, is part of her new furnishings line made in Los Angeles. It is surrounded by vintage spindle and ladder-back chairs that she bought on her ...

So for the dining table, King advises, look for modern chairs, a complementary rug, and a special pendant to go around it. The nightstand could receive new hardware to make it more interesting.