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We don’t normally give names to our vintage finds, but this slipper chair was named for a friend & supporter who knows the value of quality construction. Solidly built to last a life time and more, Ingrid is ready for your fabric choice to bring a unique and lasting presence to your interior or porch environment.
Ready to be restored to new condition by Living Home Furniture of Livingston, Montana
A Success Story waiting to be written… this chair was destined for the trash heap when we found it. The soiled upholstery may be likened to the shabby clothes and appearance of the orphan ‘Pip’ of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, and just as Pip grew to become happy and successful, this chair will mature with …
Read MoreThis little chair has great potential with a couple of options for restyling. The channel-style back can be changed to a ‘tight-back’ style with buttons. The metal arm supports are a weak point, and could be replaced with maple or walnut wood, or the arms could be eliminated altogether for an updated slipper chair style …
Read MoreA Before & After story with a truly exquisite result. Our client told us that this pair of slipper chairs was re-upholstered many years ago by her mother, and had since become her cat’s favorite chair. The tough corduroy fabric had withstood the test of time admirably, but no fabric lasts forever, and sometimes you …
Read MoreAre you handy with a screwdriver, but sometimes find the screw you’re trying to tighten has just outstripped its original place in the wood, and just turns forever without tightening? Here’s a quick fix that works well in repairing vintage furniture with limited options for drilling a new hole: 1. poke the butt-end of a …
Read More“Is my sofa or chair worth restoring?” This is a question we hear often – in reference to vintage finds or family heirlooms. The answer is important because restoration is really an investment, whether you’re doing it yourself, or paying a professional to do it. You want to know that you are investing in something …
Read MoreIn 1947, Edward Wormley brought his creative talents to the Drexel Heritage furniture company to create Precedent. The collection was called Precedent because “it promised to set so many bright new standards in contemporary living.” It is noted for its superb joinery and beautiful woods such as bleached mahogany, silver elm and beechwood. Wormley created 100 …
Read MoreAn inspiring & entertaining explanation of Cradle to Cradle concepts, as told by C2C co-creator, architect Bill McDonough: Read more at William McDonough’s home page and the Cradle to Cradle community
Read MoreA Flexsteel sofa that bears a striking resemblance to an Adrian Pearsall gondola sofa and an actual Adrian Pearsall/Craft Associates 2406C chair – both purchased new in 1965 and upholstered in the same colorful fabric. Currently stored in the basement of the original purchaser in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, they are both in need of re-upholstery, …
Read MoreNEW! Toadstool Class Prerequisite: Intro to Upholstery one-hour Discovery Class Come to this fun one-day class to create a toad stool unique to your own tastes and decor! What you will learn: You will experience hands-on personalized instruction from expert ‘Upholstery Stylist’ Carla Pyle. You will learn basic upholstery skills, including fabric layout & cutting …
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