I got these four walter lamb chairs. I put them up for sale as is but I am now thinking of having them restored. Does anyone know of a good weaving company in the florida area that would have experience in restoring these chairs as well as keeping them period correct?
Also most all examples I have seen online show similar greening to the frames. From my research they are intended to develop a patina. If I go through the effort to have them restored would I also do anything to the frames? Sand or clean them? Or do I just leave them they way they are?
Thanks in advance for any advice or input!!!
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Just wash them. A couple of drops of Dawn dishwashing detergent in a bucket of warm water and a soft bristle brush is all you need. Don't overdo it and rinse thoroughly. Avoid anything even mildly abrasive or containing oxidizers like bleach.
A true verdigris patina can take a long time to develop depending on exposure and salinity of environment and there's no convincing method for reproducing or restoring such. You don't want to disturb any of it.
Can't help with the weaving, but it shouldn't be too difficult to find a competent person in your area. Maybe inquire of respected local vintage furniture dealers for referrals.
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