Four generations later, still sitting pretty.
This summer, we had the privilege of working on a very special project: a nearly 100-year-old wicker chair that’s been passed down through four generations of one family. Our client was updating the color scheme in her coastal home, and while most of the room’s furniture needed just fresh cushions, this heirloom chair called for something more.
This summer, we had the privilege of working on a very special project: a nearly 100-year-old wicker chair that’s been passed down through four generations of one family. Our client was updating the color scheme in her coastal home, and while most of the room’s furniture needed just fresh cushions, this heirloom chair called for something more.
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Beneath its fabric exterior, the cushion had a full upholstered seat built on wood and metal framing—an old-fashioned level of craftsmanship rarely seen today. We carefully stripped away two layers of fabric from decades past, then restored the structure itself by re-gluing cracked wood joints and reinforcing them with metal brackets.
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Once the frame was sturdy again, we added new batting for comfort, created a fresh back cushion, and upholstered everything in the same beautiful fabric used on the matching wicker couch.
The result is a timeless ensemble that blends seamlessly with the room’s new look while honoring a beloved heirloom. With a refreshed style and reinforced frame, this chair is ready to carry family stories well into the next generation.
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