This particular chair was a bit dirty, and had a torn-up arm, but it was in otherwise great shape.
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You can see how this particular chair is "layered". One layer of cotton, a foam, and another layer of cotton.
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The original label:
It's hard to make out, but it reads: Meuble de distinction Centrac Fine Furniture, Toronto, Ontario.
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Here is a typical "straight back" on an otherwise nice and curvy back frame. Scroll down to see how we treat the backs on this style of chair.
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The original plan for this chair was much different. Originally our client wanted a large print black and white houndstooth, with the legs refinished in black. Something along the lines of this:
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We weren't able to find any prints large enough from any of our suppliers, except for ONE, but it was 307$ per yard (YIKES!) and it was also discontinued. Instead, she looked at some other sample books, and decided on a nice green and teal paisley, and to go blonde with the legs.
As I was taking the panels off the chair, one of the original pull-straps had a selvage stamped with 1980, which gives us an approximate date for the chair.
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Since one arm was shredded, both would need to be redone so that they match (feel/firmness, etc). Here is the new cotton and foam.
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Followed by more cotton, and then a thin layer of Terylene.
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Deck, inside arms, and inside wings done.
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Outside wings, and inside back done.
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And here's the finished chair. It turned out really well. I love the combination of blue-green with the blonde (refinished) legs. The seat foam was also replaced.
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Here's the beautiful back, which now follows the curved edges of the frame. A little bit more work, but a lot nicer.
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