Hi there, I'm trying to dissemble my Time Life Lobby Chair so I can get the cushions reupholstered. Unfortunately, I'm running into 2 issues in the process:
- I can't figure out how to remove the armrests. It's my understanding that I should be able to just "push" forward and they'll detach, but neither one will budge at all.
- I can't figure out how to remove the base. This isn't the executive desk chair version, so it doesn't have the obvious tilt mechanism on the underside. It's basically just a pole that runs from the legs directly into the seat base.
Pic of underside included for reference. Thanks!
Wrap a block of wood in a towel, place it against one end of the armrest, and give it a good whack with a hammer. If still no luck, try from the other end. I think I remember someone here on the forum saying to push forward from the rear to remove, but I'm not 100% certain about that...
As for the seat post, there should be a 'C'-shaped retaining ring or spring-clip accessible from the underside of the cast aluminum base. Sometimes it's helpful to use a special tool made to remove these. Your local automotive repair shop could probably lend you one or, better yet, remove it for you in under 5-minutes. Wear eye protection if you try this yourself!
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