by Dennis Hauth | Jul 2, 2019 | Chair, Rescue, Restoration
Here’s a chair that came from a good home, but had suffered a LOT of neglect. An oldie, mid-century, (original fabric), looks like the wood species is elm. You don’t see a lot of that in the West, but I have seen it often in antique Asian furniture. First thing,...
by Dennis Hauth | Jun 27, 2019 | Chair, Restoration
Wingback “after” photo. This project came out beautifully. As predicted, there was a lot of sanding to do. The wood came back from the strippers with a sort of fuzzy quality. No fault to the stripper, it’s just the nature of the procedure, and also to the species of...
by Brave New Wood | Jun 17, 2019 | Chair, Restoration
Here’s a new project I’ve just picked up. This is an older wingback chair that will be upholstered by the fine artisans at Revive Upholstery and Design, 2030 N. Willis Blvd. There’s not a LOT of wood showing, mostly legs and arms, and then the decorative scroll...
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