Well, not 100% done, I still have to replace the dowel caps, and put the back piece on but the finish is near for the chair, finally!
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Where we began...I picked up the two chairs at a garage sale for $3 a piece. They are stamped January 1970 Walnut, and while I don't hate the nubby orange fabric, it is kind of dirty and snagged in a few places and the bottom piece of burlap is sagging.
Dismantling the chair:
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Replaced the fabric with Tuuli by Marimekko.
Also replaced the batting/stuffing and tightened the burlap seat:
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As for the wood frame, the stain/sealer was flaking off and there were some paint issues on the legs...so I sanded and sanded (using my new and now beloved Ryobi Detail Sander)..
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The idea was that this chair will go, for now, in my room in this corner below.
Before, in the corner:
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For the finish I used Poly Shades: Antique Walnut (Satin) which I am not sure I prefer over just straight staining and then sealing, but it worked well enough.
After, in the corner:
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Detail of the stain Before and After:
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I am happy that I was successful in getting the color super close to my burl veneer bedroom set too:
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And now...for the next project.
I have started repairing the shaky old couch..
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2 comments:
You are a wonder. The chair turned out fantastic! I always see furniture that I want to get and redo, but then I get nervous about recovering and refinishing. You give me hope for my own revamping possibilities.
Congrats! You are an inspiration. I have a secretary desk that's been used as a bedroom dresser I've been meaning to sand and paint for over 8 years. (It has graffiti carved into it.) I still can't make up my mind on the color. I guess I could just get the sanding done though and paint it later?
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