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Parker Dining Chair Makeover
by
Carole
(IC: homeowner)
I scored a set of 4 retro Parker dining chairs on ebay with a view to making them over. They were very dirty, the seats were sunken and needed re-upholstering. New webbing, new foam, new fabric and the frames needed some attention. I removed the existing fabric, foam and webbing. Gave the frames 3 coats of Danish oil after a light sand. Danish oil was applied with a soft cloth, left for a few minutes and wiped off. I left 5 hours between each coat. New webbing was applied using an upholstery tool called a gooseneck webbing stretcher. New foam, calico and fabric was applied and new dustcover to the undersides of the chairs. The end result is pretty funky whilst still in keeping with the retro design! I am hoping these will find their new home soon! This was one of the more fun but challenging makeovers I have undertaken.
Update: These chairs have now found their new home!
Update: These chairs have now found their new home!
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Published July 23rd, 2013 6:54 AM
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Z on Sep 17, 2013Wow! I love these chairs. You have a good eye in seeing potential Carole.
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