Right, so what do I need with another Eames lounger knockoff project? I don't. But alas, I just couldn't say "No"! Surely I can find something to do with this mess of a lounge chair.
Sadly, the chair looks WAY better in these photos than it does in person. The vinyl is toast. The
wood is scratched. The chrome is rusty and the base is wobbly. What else could be messed up?
At least the padding is good! The wobble and chrome are easily remedied. The upholstery will be
a fun project and scratched wood...we'll figure something out.
This might be a tougher challenge. I don't weld...or even know anybody who does. Once I find
someone who does, it'll be an easy and quick fix. Again, the upholster will be fun and the wood,
who knows...maybe I'll paint the whole thing with lacquer paint! Unless someone else wants to
take up the challenge.
I saw a very similar chair in a thrift, disassembled in a box, and did not get it - we don't need it, it's not my style, and I'm stuck in a rut getting anything I've thrifted sold - glad to see I'm not the only one who would hem and haw at something like this. I know you'll beautify it!
ReplyDeleteI've got a stick welder on-hand over at the plant if you wanna tackle it.
ReplyDeleteI weld. Bring it on over. I'm halfway between Alton and Edwardsville. AtomicAgeAlchemy@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou can give it to me - I reupholster and can fix the wood and can deal with the weld....:)
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