A chair is formed from a single blank of paper stock material coated with a decorative and detergent-resistant coating. The blank comprises panels separated by score lines. The folded panels form sides and each side comprises spaced outer and inner panels interlocked by slots and tabs, the tabs also serving as arm rests. The blank further provides end panels which overlay the panel forming the back of the assembled chair. A seat panel is secured to the top of the back panel by another panel which folds over the back panel and brings the seat panel to its proper position between the inner side panels where it is secured to the inner side panels by slots and tabs. A rail member extends between the inner side panels and further supports the seat. The coating can be applied to any paper furniture. It is formed of elastic, mar-resistant paint layers which are based upon elastic polyester, elastic polyester polyurethane, elastic epoxy ester and elastic silicone resins. The resins have outstanding color retention and weather resistance and can be rubbed or polished to a glossy finish. Knowledge of furniture finishes can aid in their conservation.