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    When were these chairs made?

    Thanks. At present they have 2 straight springs running front to back across the seat. They are attached with pieces of sacking. Was thinking of...
    Post by: Digger, Feb 1, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thanks for the link. I've not got any fabric yet. I'd quite like something with a bit of a pattern. Will see what I can get hold of
    Post by: Digger, Feb 1, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Have started to remove the velvet. Looks like a bit has been added to the seat to raise up the front. Either that or it's been...
    Post by: Digger, Feb 1, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thanks so much. Have started on the removal of the velvet today. So many staples and tacks to remove! Hoping I can make a good job of the...
    Post by: Digger, Feb 1, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thanks @James Conrad and @Ownedbybear. I will keep the wire brush well away from them . As you can tell, I'm a complete novice
    Post by: Digger, Jan 28, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Would you suggest that I strip the chairs using a wire brush? Would it be a good idea to use some sort of stripper aswell? I don't want to damage...
    Post by: Digger, Jan 28, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thank you so so much everyone. I really appreciate you all taking the time to look ar my chairs. I'm pretty sure there is no active woodworm in...
    Post by: Digger, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Yes I was thinking of doing that before doing the upholstery. I do like them though they are so uncomfortable at the moment as there's next to no...
    Post by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thank you. Gosh...that's specific. If you don't mind me asking, how do you know this? Is it just the style?
    Post by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thank you
    Post by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Sorry getting confused. Will reupload all photos. Thanks
    Post by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    To be honest it looks like they've just been stuck together! I'm not holding out much hope for these being of any age!
    Post by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    Thanks very much for your advice. The castors are ceramic I think. I'll post more photos.
    Post by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    When were these chairs made?

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello everyone I'm new here so thanks very much for having me. I am an archaeologist so may...
    Thread by: Digger, Jan 26, 2020, 37 replies, in forum: Furniture