VICTORIAN CHAIR

Recently, a neighbor gave us this Victorian-era chair. He was going to throw it in the trash. It was upholstered in needlepoint, which was probably appropriate; but it was poorly done. I tried to salvage and clean the needlepoint, but it couldn't be done. I can probably make a pillow from some of the needlepoint in the future.

The back of the chair was broken apart as shown on the left. Bob did his magic in the workshop, then we upholstered it in this blue velvet.

This was my first try at a double cording. I think that in the future when working with heavy fabric like velvet, I will buy a thinner cord to cover. This welting turned out to be about 1/2 inch wide, and it probably would have looked better a little narrower.

The detail on this walnut chair is wonderful with the carving and burl insert.

We haven't decided yet if we are going to keep the chair or sell it.

I'm joining the following parties this week:

Between Naps on the Porch

for Met Monday

Savvy Southern Style

for Wow Us Wednesdays

The Shabby Chic Cottage

for Transformation Thursday

No Minimalist Here

for Open House Party on Thursday

Common Ground

for Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage

for Feathered Nest Friday

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