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April 29, 2009

reupholstered side chair

So, it's taken up most of my free time for the past week, but I finally finished reupholstering this chair for the Housing Works benefit next week (except for the back panel, which is awaiting delivery of some tack strips). Quite an improvement, don't you think? I wanted to keep the triple bump back cushion, but in reality it would have been easier to have started over again with a new profile -- maybe some buttons instead.

Still, my upholstering skills are sharpening.

old side chair in need of reupholstering Here's a reminder of what the chair looked like before. It's quite an interesting piece, and it's going to look great in our room.

We're still working on gathering some stuff, and I just found out yesterday that a chandelier we thought we would get is actually going to be donated after all. I can't wait to start putting it all together!

headboard and foam cushions awaiting assembly This weekend will be devoted to the next project. Here's a look at some of the materials -- what could we possibly be working on?

More to come!

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(15) Comments

cool chair.

Posted by: Walter | May 8, 2009 at 11:38 AM

Wow! What a transformation! It looks great. Gives me hope for a chair that's been in the family for way too long. :)

Posted by: Joe Plumber | June 18, 2009 at 04:53 PM

Is this going to be another of your year-long hiatuses (hiati??)? Why don't you just get rid of the "blog" so I don't have to waste my time checking it everyday?

Posted by: Pete | August 27, 2009 at 05:12 AM

Another day, another non-entry.

Posted by: Pete | August 28, 2009 at 05:23 AM

Hello???? Alex????

Posted by: Pete | October 9, 2009 at 05:23 AM

Hello? Hello!!!!?

We're closing in on a year of no updates. Shall I give up?

Posted by: Jen_nifer | February 24, 2010 at 09:25 AM

This looks great, how long have you been doing upolstry

Posted by: Zack Nutter | August 30, 2010 at 07:45 AM

Hi, nice blog, i have a new house for your chair. ;-) My blog is about cheap modular timber houses, good for the nature.

Cuuuu Rudolv

Posted by: Modul Holzhaeuser | June 12, 2011 at 04:17 AM

Yes it looks good, but you know where it would look even better? in a teak chair, visit my site, click my name. you never know you'll find the exact fit for that nice cozy chair. :)

Posted by: petro (I sell furnitures) boticceli | July 20, 2011 at 02:32 AM

Thanks for giving good information about this fantastic chair. It can be modernized with color and shape. Thanks very much for the information.

Posted by: deck builder | September 15, 2011 at 05:12 AM

You definately do good work !

Posted by: Doug | September 27, 2011 at 09:58 PM

it looks good and classy. just by the look of it, it seems like it's a comfortable chair to sit on.

Posted by: home repair tallahassee | March 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Hi, nice blog, i have a new house for your chair. ;-) My blog is about cheap modular timber houses, good for the nature.

Posted by: health-today | April 4, 2012 at 09:47 PM

You definately do good work !

Posted by: sunglasses hut | April 22, 2012 at 10:09 PM

I agree, although it looks a little old fashioned but still it looks elegant and very comfortable which a chair should be.

Posted by: Cherry Picker Hire | May 13, 2012 at 05:03 PM

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