Need a little help from any of you who have done this in the past. Received this chart from Knoll today, it would seem that the top would be the top of the chair, and go down, but I can't figure out why there would be a variation in the straps on the back and not the seat. Have any of you redone one of these? Thanks for the help in advance.
Look at the chair in profile.
I don't own one and I've never rewebbed one... But judging from this photo, it appears that the left and right frame rails are a constant thickness along the length of the seat, but then taper as they rise up the back. Would that explain the variation in webbing length?
Staples or tacks?
I see a staple gun as well as a tack hammer in your photos but I can't tell which you used. Did you do it the easy way, or the hard way? From the label it looks like an early example. How were the straps originally fastened? I'd guess tacks.
Regardless, looks very nice when it's all done. That's a great piece (and like most of Risom's work, underrated in my opinion).
The back was originally...
The back was originally tacked, yes. I thought about re-tacking the back like original, but I decided I prefer the newer aesthetic of how the webbing wraps around the the inside of the back of the chair(which i thought would be ugly to do, and a hybrid of sorts if i wrapped all the way around and then tacked on th e inside, so I stapled. I like the outcome. Someone did a botched job restoration probably in the 1970's which is why I had no problem tearing this chair apart. I was really happy with the outcome, thanks for the support!
You sanded?
You sanded the maple down!? Oy... My favorite part of watching the Antiques Roadshow is when one of the Keano brothers explains that, had the original surface been present, the chair would be worthy some astronomical sum. But since someone sanded the original finish off its only worth the sentimental value. Just sayin.
On the other hand, I think the webbing looks beautiful, and is inspiring me to re-web mine.
thanks. i know what you are...
thanks. i know what you are saying about the antiques roadshow, but i didnt buy the chair to make money on it later on. i got it to use. i got it for 250, and the fact that someone had already done a botch job many years ago on restoration, i did not think a second about sanding it down. i'd rather have a smooth slate than the tiger stripes left on it. i'm not worried about the value of it, it's for my own pleasure and aesthetic... i'm sure ill get the money i put into it, if not more honestly. the chair was a steal in my opinion. what color are you going to reupholster yours in? i wanted to do black because i like the contrast, but my gf did not like it so we settled on flax, however i'm worried about dirt, but its ok...natural wear is expected. just hope i dont spill coffee on it!
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