Snagged a random possible chair restoration project (free) down the block. Tough one, no existing cushions. But I still have foam and vinyl for a chair or two here. #furniturerestoration

This apparently was the last owner's only photo before he had torn them apart. #furniture

Google says these are either Chiswell dining chairs, Finn Juhl dining chairs, Mid Century Matchstick, or similar. #furniture

Closest match is a Finn Juhl dining chair. But, unclear if this is the original or what. This one is definitely appropriate era, but not leather. Also unmarked. Could be something of similar era/styling, I am not a furniture person. Will be a challenge for me as there is no cushion and no fabric to copy. #furniture #restoration

@ai6yr
Then, as now, manufacturers copied each others styles. My guess is John Keal dining chairs for Brown Saltman. Curved back bar. Stretcher bars between legs for stabilization. Mild curve to the taper of the legs. The back cushion has a smile on top and bottom, like a happy calzone.

This should be an easy reupholstery job. mostly glued solid wood frame. If yours has knobs on the back, those may cover screws.

Do any wood restoration first.

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/dining-room-chairs/john-keal-set-of-dining-chairs-brown-saltman/id-f_914445/

Snagged a random possible chair restoration project (free) down the block. Tough one, no existing cushions. But I still have foam and vinyl for a chair or two here. #furniturerestoration

@ai6yr

How sturdy are the frames? I had an older chair like that and it was always wobbly and I didn't really know how to fix the joints so they wouldn't wobble.

@EugestShirley $3800 for six? $633?!?! Yeesh. I wonder if I should go for a cloth pattern instead, since that is their styling.

@futurebird Frames are 100% rock solid

@ai6yr @EugestShirley

I think a solid cloth with that vintage texture (with the perpendicular lines where the weaving is just a bit uneven) would be the most classic.

To take it up a notch go for a bright pea green or orange based on what fits with the decor.

@futurebird @EugestShirley

Similar era with different back, same manufacturer in red. So textured with some solid would work too I suspect. ($1547.00 each lol)

@ai6yr @EugestShirley

These chairs make me think of one of my favorite libraries.

@futurebird @EugestShirley Well, I'll take suggestions for fabric then, since I do not have any appropriate upholstery fabric for sure! I also will have to figure out the backs -- they were apparently wrapped both front and back, with fabric on the back (but not padded, I assume). That will be new (I assume stapled along the edge as well and taut somehow... or shaped cardboard wrapped in fabric and stapled? Dunno,

@ai6yr @EugestShirley

https://www.kovifabrics.com/search/product-detail/20632?
https://www.foliofabrics.com/products/briggs-vermilion
https://fabricbistro.com/products/mid-century-modern-mcm-faux-linen-glazed-textured-froth-neutral-greige-beige-linen-chino-sand-upholstery-drapery-fabric-rmc-smii-1?variant=32385279131708
https://www.modern-fabrics.com/hbf-textiles-denim-wash-popsicle-basketweave-texture-performance-fabric.html

@ai6yr @EugestShirley

https://www.kovifabrics.com/search/product-detail/20632?
https://www.foliofabrics.com/products/briggs-vermilion
https://fabricbistro.com/products/mid-century-modern-mcm-faux-linen-glazed-textured-froth-neutral-greige-beige-linen-chino-sand-upholstery-drapery-fabric-rmc-smii-1?variant=32385279131708
https://www.modern-fabrics.com/hbf-textiles-denim-wash-popsicle-basketweave-texture-performance-fabric.html

@futurebird @ai6yr
That burnt orange was my mom's choice
The burnt orange went well with the avocado green, harvest gold and sad brown of the era.

@EugestShirley @futurebird @ai6yr Very Brady Bunch kitchen vibes.

@futurebird @ai6yr
That burnt orange was my mom's choice
The burnt orange went well with the avocado green, harvest gold and sad brown of the era.

@EugestShirley @futurebird @ai6yr That's my preferred color of that era.