This is such a brilliant and lovely idea!
Instead of tossing those old dining room chairs turn them into a cozy indoor or outdoor bench.
I cant think of a better way to repurpose dated furniture!

The paint alone gives them a fresh new look.
Here is a tutorial on how to make a high-arm bench from old chairs in a classic European style.
Its a great upcycle project!
The chairs he used were 50 something years old knockoff Duncan-Phyfe style chairs that were falling apart.
Watch how An Oregon Cottage does this in his step by step tutorial!