Long story short a friend was in need and I helped out.
These 6 chairs are clearly dated from 1976 on the bottom of
the seats and on the underside of the matching table. I'm
sorry but we do not have a photo of the table at this time.
Cross your fingers we will get a full shot of everything in place soon.
The set had been purchased sometime ago and the table was
painted already. But the poor chairs had been waiting their
turn. When I realized there was an issue and they needed to
be completed I stepped in.
Jen requested the seats be upholstered in burlap.
She had bought the burlap coffee sacks from a local shop.
TIP:
The interior of the sacks is much softer and smoother than
the exterior due to the coffee tumbling around in transit
so be sure to check which side is actually smoother. Rub each side of the burlap against the underside of your
forearm or if you are wearing shorts rub the burlap
against your thigh to get an accurate feel for the texture.
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I painted the chairs in a mix of ASCP old white and pure
white to match the already painted table.
TIP:
When mixing ASCP colors to match an already existing
piece take into account the wax you will be using to finish
with, will change the color slightly.
Dining chairs are a lot of work. Just look at all the surface
space that has to be gone over for each chair.
space that has to be gone over for each chair.
I lightly distressed the edges to show the magnificent
lines each chair has and I also took the finish down several
layers in a few spots to add to the vintage feel.
lines each chair has and I also took the finish down several
layers in a few spots to add to the vintage feel.
After 36 years the caning is in perfect condition on all of them.
These very comfortable chairs are now all finished and back home with their matching table.