Help! DIY Strategies to create an arm chair!

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Hi! I'm hoping to turn this floor-level arm chair into a functional arm chair by adding legs or a base. I've never tackled a project like this; so I'm looking for advice on design. I have an average set of DIY skills. Thanks in advance!

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

The minute I saw this chair I immediately thought of a retro base like this one: http://p-fst2.pixstatic.com/548c9bcbdbfa3f19ea0049f4/_w.1500_s.fit_/gqswivel.jpg

William · Answer

OOOO! GrandmasHouse, I love that base! Really looks like a great fit! Elizabeth, your chair looks like it had a base before. Where the two boards are discolored and the four holes. There may be threaded metal inserts for bolts to be screwed in. You can buy a base that will work with the weight and balance of the chair and any occupant. You can add corner braces at each corner for feet.

Anita Elaine · Answer

I like to put chairs that big onto a box construct so blankets can be stored inside it. Skirting the chair covers the box up. The problem in design is that large chairs with high backs can be rocked backward ... I hinge the back of the chair to the box and make the back board of the box a 2x12 for weight and strength. (Just an idea).

Tanya L M · Answer

So I was trying to research the chair - but I ran across this post you might want to check out http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/spray-painting-furniture-vinyl-chair-4132074

Susan E · Answer

Amazon has them. But you could look for another cheep (sic) chair and steal the legs. http://smile.amazon.com/Leg-Daddy-Round-Tapered-Plastic/dp/B003C1O6VS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463243653&sr=8-1&keywords=chair+legs

Valerie · Answer

When I saw your post I immediately thought of this fantastic make-over of a similar chair which was posted on Hometalk. I hope it helps. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/home-office/furniture/20-no-sew-office-chair-makeover-15189907

Carol Roddy · Answer

The chair appears to have been a swivel chair. This is evident by the lighter square and four screw holes. I would think you could find a replacement swivel mechanism online OR if you want four legs, those could be found at probably any big box store or online. However you will need to put four pieces of wood in each corner making sure they are secure this is what your legs would screw into. The easiest would be finding a replacement swivel base. Good luck

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