I've been saving photos of painted chairs and stools with raw legs (or natural frames with dipped legs) for a couple years, but I didn't really realize how much I loved the idea until I saw this image in April's 
Better Homes and Gardens. 
They used 
this chair from World Market (on sale for $100 each!) to get this amazing look. I want a whole set, please and thank you. That lavender is 
lovely. 
A few more dipped legs, for your viewing pleasure...