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The Society of American Period Furniture Makers  |  Furniture Forms  |  Seating Furniture & Beds  |  Topic: Winging it « previous next »
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Jeff L Headley
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« on: December 21, 2011, 08:06:41 PM »
Lets discuss wing chair construction
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 08:20:46 PM »
360 degree #1
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2011, 08:24:34 PM »
360 degree #2
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2011, 08:31:26 PM »
360 degree # 3
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2011, 08:35:58 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2011, 08:39:56 PM »
360 degree # 5
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2011, 11:34:46 AM »
What has always stumped me is how to determine what the chairs final shape will look like once the upholstery is on.  How much wood to leave on or off in the upholstered section.   Does one do a consult with the upholsterer first?
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2011, 06:15:35 PM »
John, It is an excellent idea to work with your upholsterer. Just as a finish on a piece of furniture it takes a delicate touch. I once made two chairs for a rather prestigious client. Once we got them back from the upholsterer the looked like Pee Wee Hermans chair on his Saturday's children show. Overstuffed!!! But what matters is our customer was happy. And I said nothing as I cashed the check.
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Jeff L Headley
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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2011, 06:21:11 PM »
360 degree # 6
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Jeff L Headley
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« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2011, 06:24:08 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2011, 06:28:44 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2011, 06:33:41 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2011, 06:36:20 PM »
360 degree # 10
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« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2011, 06:48:31 PM »
Beautiful chair Jeff, but I believe that is a 180 view.
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« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2011, 07:29:59 PM »
I just completed 4 like the original upholstered one at the Met. Happy to answer any questions-Al
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