Restoring a vintage chair start-to-finish from @kylewilliamdesign
The creator documents the complete restoration of a vintage Eames-style lounge chair, starting by disassembling it and refinishing the wooden shells through sanding, filling, oiling, and sealing. He then reupholsters the cushions with new brown leather, using the old pieces as a pattern, sewing new cording, and hand-making new buttons. The creator concludes by showing the dramatic before-and-after transformation and expressing his satisfaction with the final product.
Creator: @kylewilliamdesign on Instagram
Transcript
I've always wanted an Eames lounge chair. So when I found this vintage Eames style one on marketplace for $80 I knew I had to restore it. I carefully sanded the wood pieces and repaired any damage with wood filler. I used a Danish oil to bring the wood back to life. Finally, I used a semi gloss finish to seal it. I laid out all the existing pieces as a pattern on a large leather hide. I cut out the pattern and a new cotton liner. I used a staple gun to attach the leather to the base. I sewed new
Topics: DIY, Home Decor, Craftsmanship
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