Monthly Archives: February 2010
I finished re-upholstering the bentwood chairs last night, there was a fair bit of sanding, staining and varnishing involved, particulaly as the first colour I picked barely resembled the sample at the store and I had to re-sand and stain them to get it right. I was so pleased when that part was done with! Stapling the fabric to the seat was definitely the highlight. I’m so happy with the fabric, it’s one of my favourite Broadhurst designs.
 
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I’ve been looking for a good excuse to put Florence Broadhurst’s gorgeous fabrics to use for ages, and finally an opportunity presented itself in the form of two secondhand bentwood chairs. The finish on the chairs is a bit shabby so I’m in the process of sanding them back and refinishing them. The fabric is on order. I decided after much deliberation to go with the Japanese Floral print in Chevalier Blue (that would be the bottom one). It should arrive next week, final photos to follow …
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