vintage seatings redesign studio
Fell behind on many projects as I am super busy working on a really big one:
will be opening soon in Pisa, Via San Martino 57
Sono rimasta indietro su molti progetti perché mi sto dedicando ad uno molto particolare:
aprira’ presto a Pisa, Via San Martino 57
Yet another pair of vintage wooden armchairs that will undergo total restoration (a MUST in this case). I have already picked out the fabric….but who knows….I may change my mind another thousand times before their restoration is complete…
Ecco qua un’altra coppia di poltroncine a pozzetto che stanno per ricevere un totale makeover. Ho già scelto il tessuto…ma chi può sapere cosa succede tra ora e quando le avrò finite…
The brand new slipper chair set courtesy of MB&LGB has taken on a totally different look as it was reupholstered with a very particular 70s style fabric for the chairs and a neutral beige velvet imprime’ for the pouf. The dark aubergine legs were sanded and sanded again until returned to their natural color. They were then stained a warm light walnut.
While I’m waiting for the fabric that I ordered for the slipper chair set to arrive, I’ve started working on this Eero Saarinen model no. 72 style chair from the 1960s. An interesting project with so many different possibilities…
Latest project on the go – a slipper chair set (as per its definition, an armless chair with shorter legs so that you can comfortably put your slippers on!) made of two armless chairs and puff. At this point, they already got stripped down and are ready for the makeover!!
Ultimissimo progetto – set salottino da camera (per definizione, sono poltroncine senza braccioli con le gambe corte per potersi infilare comodamente le ciabatte!) composto da due poltroncine e puff. A questo punto, sono già pronte per la trasformazione!!
This pair of linear wooden armchairs underwent total restoration: they were disassembled, sanded, glued back together and lacquered glossy black. They also received new jute webbing, burlap and foam. Silky fabric with large red and gray floral pattern on brown bordered with red trim. Very simple yet very chic wooden armchairs.
Questa coppia di poltroncine a pozzetto ha ricevuto un restauro totale: sono state smontate, scartavetrate, rincollate e laccate nero brillante. Nuove anche le cinghie di iuta, tela e gommapiuma. Tessuto lucido con grandi fiori rossi e grigi su sfondo marrone bordato con passamaneria rossa. Poltroncine molto semplici e allo stesso tempo eleganti.
Complete makeover of a pair of vintage slipper chairs in sky blue fabric and black eco-friendly leather with details: a large central button and brass nailhead trim — Remake totale di una coppia di poltroncine da camera vintage con tessuto celeste ed ecopelle nera con dettagli: un grande bottone centrale e bullette ottonate
Finalmente…FINITE! Questa coppia ha ricevuto un make-over totale: sono state scartavetrate, reincollate, le sedute sono state rialzate ed infine le poltroncine sono state laccate in grigio perla per riprende una tonalità presente nel tessuto. Nonostante i forti colori della seduta e retro dello schienale che contrastano con il tessuto Braemore Jacquard sul fronte, queste due poltroncine emanano molta serenità.
Finally done! This pair really underwent a total makeover: I sanded them, glued them, raised the seats…. you name it, I had to do it! They are now lacquered in pearl gray that recalls a shade found in the jacquard fabric. Even though the color of the fabric used for the seat and back is rather strong and stands out against the Braemore Jacquard fabric, these Louis XV reproduction are very harmonious.
∗∗ QUESTA COPPIA SARA' PRESTO IN VENDITA SU ETSY.COM E SU EBAY.IT ∗∗
∗∗ THIS PAIR WILL SOON BE FOR SALE ON ETSY.COM AND ON EBAY.IT ∗∗
A tricky tricky pair of chairs that definitely needed some TLC…
Una coppia di sedie con un grande bisogno di aiuto…
Stage one: the chairs were stripped down, disassembled and sanded — le sedie sono state messe a nudo, smontate e scartavetrate
Stage two: they were glued back together — poi sono state incollate
Stage three: the chairs got a new color… — le sedie laccate di nero…
I mentioned in my earlier post that this cute pair of side chairs were nasty and I was not exaggerating. It took forever to remove the old fabric, stuffing and springs. Glue was used everywhere there was exposed wood and some joints were literally screwed together (that hurts!). There was no other choice than to completely disassemble them and glue them back together: four photos to describe the work-in-progress!!
My latest project….a very cute pair of linear side chairs
I just started working on them and the degree of nastiness of each and every chair is determined by the fact that I do or do not wear one of these
and I did
This truly was a work-in-progress!
I think I changed my mind enough times to not even remember what my first choice was…..until I found this fantastic black and white fabric with all these crazy swirls which reminded me of the wood work on the horses’ mains – a perfect match. And then there was no question which color to paint the frame.
And just for the sake of it, a before and after shot:
LATEST PROJECT: HORSE SOFA BENCH
While visiting a friend a couple of weekends ago, I found this horse sofa bench (for lack of better words) hidden in a not so lightened corner of her basement and just had to bring it home! It is in fairly sound shape: I will keep you posted on the progress…
A while ago I posted about these two Louis XV style armchairs that I found in the exact condition as in the photo.
I haven’t forgotten about them…. They are still a work in progress, so I thought I would post a photo showing what I have done so far. I sanded them, glued them, raised the seat…. you name it, I had to do it! They are now lacquered a light shade of blue-gray that picks up a color found in the back rest (the back of the chair has been reupholstered with the same fabric as the seat). As you can surely tell, the chairs are still missing the finishing touches, those details that really do make the difference and are, in my opinion, the most important part of any makeover. I will soon post the finished project and let you know when they will be for sale.
Dopo il grande successo del tessuto usato per la poltroncina a pozzetto, un’altra coppia di poltroncine e’ stata trasformata ed in questa metamorfosi ha trovato un look totalmente nuovo. La struttura solida delle sedute non ha richiesto alcun intervento. Il tempo passato con le sedie e’ stato destinato esclusivamente alla loro laccatura nero brillante, a mettere nuove cinghie di juta, aggiungere una nuova imbottitura e ovviamente a rivestirle con il tessuto psichedelico bordato questa volta non con bullette ottonate ma con coda di topo doppia fatta con lo stesso tessuto usato per foderarle. Le due sedute sono volutamente diverse.
∗∗∗ QUESTA COPPIA E' IN VENDITA SU ETSY.COM E SU EBAY.IT ∗∗∗
After the great reviews received for the psychedelic fabric used for the tub chair, I decided to give this old pair of wooden armchairs a grand new look and reupholster them with the same fabric. The frame of the chairs was solid enough so the time spent working on them was entirely devoted to painting them glossy black and adding new jute webbing, stuffing and of course the trendy colorful fabric. Instead of finishing them with nailhead trim, I used double welt piping made with the same fabric used on the chairs. The chair seats are intentionally different.
∗∗∗ THIS PAIR IS FOR SALE ON ETSY.COM AND ON EBAY.IT ∗∗∗
Aspettando di decidere sul tipo di rifinitura per la coppia di poltroncine a pozzetto che metterò in vendita su Etsy.com tra qualche giorno, ho iniziato a lavorare su queste poltroncine vintage stile Luigi XV….
Still waiting to make up my mind on the type of finishing trim for the pair of wooden armchairs which will be for sell on Etsy.com in just a few days, I started working on these two vintage Louis XV style armchairs….
Ecco uno scorcio di tre delle quattro poltroncine anni ’60
Here is a shot of three of the four fauteuils – a great sectional sofa
Every now and then I get into the mood…. and here are two more salvaged chairs on their way to restoration
Do you remember my set of four 1960s faux leather fauteuils to be used as a sectional sofa?
At the time, I only reupholstered two of them (photo below) as I wasn’t really sure I wanted all four looking alike.
I have now finished fauteuil no. 3. I decided to use the same fabric on its reverse side: I love the result, it is so yellow! Just the perfect juxtaposition.
I’ll soon post an update with chair no.4 !
Bene, bene, bene! Come anticipato, le seggioline sono pronte. Di solito usate in camera da letto come sedute da appoggio e ritrovate qualche mese fa in un capannone in condizioni di semi-abbandono, questa coppia di poltroncine ha ora la possibilità di mirare ad un altro ambiente, magari un salotto o un ingresso. Tessuto simil-velluto celeste per la parte anteriore ed eco-pelle nero per quella posteriore. Rifinite con un bel bottone che riprende il tessuto celeste e bullette ottonate che ricordano la parte finale dei piedi anteriori. Le gambe sono laccate nero brillante. Enjoy!
Well, well, well! As anticipated, the slipper chairs are finished. In the past, these chairs – which I found abandoned (or almost so) in a shed in the Tuscan countryside – were part of bedroom furniture. Now, they have regained their dignity and can possibly aim at finding a home in a living room, hallway or entrance. Velvety sky-blue fabric for the front and eco-friendly black leather for the back. Details include an oversized button in tune with the sky-blue fabric and brass nailhead trim that recalls the end part of the front legs (painted in glossy black). Enjoy!
Sto per imbarcarmi in un nuovo progetto. Per queste poltroncine, sono veramente contenta di essere a posto con il richiamo per il tetano perché riportarle a legno e’ stato alquanto sgradevole!
I’m about to embark on yet another project. For these, I’m just glad I am up-to-date with my tetanus shot because taking them apart was really nasty!
Phew. What can I say….I am really surprised about how it turned out. I really got discouraged when I started taking the chair apart. Well, not the chair per se, but the layers of fabric and the cotton batting and the webbings made of jeans (a first timer) and what appeared to be hay… and all the remains of microscopic organisms that had once inhabitated the chair. It’s all new now (you can bet on that) except for the wooden frame, of course!
Psychedelic fabric with tufted buttons both for the front and the sides – gold chenille jacquard with tufted buttons for the back. Nailhead trim all around. A keeper!
Found a set of 4 of these faux leather 1960s fauteuils and just stored them in nowhere land. I simply didn’t know what to do with them for many many months. I was initially attracted by their compact size and by the fact that you can place them side by side to form a two- three- or a four- seater. I then came across the perfect fabric and 2 of them went from this ……………………………………………. to this.
Had these finished some time ago. I still love the combination of the dark espresso finish and the lighter color fabric. The pattern on the chairs is intentionally different.
Finally got these Rocaille style chairs finished. I love how the green double welt cording stands out against the chevron fabric.
SEDUTE VINTAGE 
