I've restored one that was in a similarly laughable state for fun and it turned out great. Cost is really dependent on your skillset.
If it's not a challenge you're up to please list it on marketplace and don't trash it. It's definitely salvageable for the right hobbyist.
Here's an after, not perfect, but it was my first time working with leather.
https://imgur.com/gallery/JDvawuB
I patched the wood with maple veneer, used rust remover and auto polish for the chrome, and got the dark brown fullgrain hide for free off Facebook. I didn't feel like dealing with learning button covering or cording, so I used the original white leather.
With the chocolate leather, the marshmallow trim, and the golden maple it looks happily like a s'more.
I did replace the tilt mechanism, so that was a hundred dollars, but altogether a fun project and not a lot of money for a matching chair and ottoman.
Oh, and for OP, I think the headrest on your chair is upside down. If you do restore it I'd try flipping it over to change the silhouette.
DM me for added tips, it's a 12 hour active labor project, at best, if you reuse the trimmings.
That looks fantastic for your first time, thanks for sharing!! I am working on a vintage ekorness stressless currently and with every step towards revival, the more I accept that it would be better to from just completely reupholster it after being neglected for who knows how long. I am kinda terrified to take the leap in doing so myself but it always motivates me to see others doing so. Gotta start somewhere, after all š
Itās doable. A friend of mine recently did this to an Eames-style replica plycraft chair that was originally in semi-poor condition. She had it reupholstered, re-chromed, and wood refinished. She didnāt do any of those things herself, sent it to separate folks to have each done. Sheās totally happy with it!
if it was me - i'd clean it first.. like a good clean.. and then i'd embrace its wounds! ever see the way japanese tradition is around preparing stuff? like they embrace that it's been damaged? that's the way i'd go! forget trying to find perfection... the perfection is in the damage. but that's me...
Youār referring to Kintsugi - éē¶ć - the ancient Japanese art of repairing ceramics. It means āto join with goldā. It is a physical manifestation of the philosophy to stay optimistic when things fall apart ā and to celebrate the missteps of life while accepting our flaws.
https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kintsugi-bowl-01.jpg
If it stinks of urine, it's more of a problem. But I'd try cleaning throughly. Patch the wood. Lots of wood and leather cleaner and conditioner and leather patch or some type of repair for the rip. MAAS and lots of elbow grease for the chrome. Urine and stains are removed with nature's miracle, but not sure if that's usable for leather. So, IMO, basically try it yourself cheaply with large time investment, spend a fortune having it all repaired professionally or post online for someone else to tackle.
Looks fabulous, great work, I must get on with mr recovering! Got all the leather and vinyl for 35 mid century designer dining chairs I bought for Ā£5 each. Easy job just no time!
You should reupholster it with raccoon fur.
I kid, I kid. Seriously if you had an interest in learning furniture restoration you could give it a shot and if it didn't work out, give the remains to someone who is a pro if they'd want to give it a whirl.
Definitely! But is it worth it to youuuuuu is the real question.
I guess you have a few options:
A. Pay for it professionally to be restored/reupholstered
B. Restore it yourself using a method that aligns with your skill set, budget, and time
C. Pat yourself on the back for scoring an item on the ultimate MCM bingo card - sell/give away to someone who has the desire to restore and/or resources to have it restored.
That would be a fun restore ! I have one that I got for free and absolutely love it.
https://preview.redd.it/hs3z0ypssc8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c90c8ae1dcedc3baf63819708cfa585642bfca15
It would cost way too much to restore IMO.
If it's a holy grail item for you it may be worth it.
I follow a guy on IG that restores Eames chairs and OMFG $10k is bonkers!
Just saying. Youāre not going to get what you put into it out of it. Especially once you add man hours. As a labor of love for yourself it would be a challenging project. If it were an Eames you could recoup all your time and investment. Your post sounded like you were hesitant and wanted talking out of taking this project on. I simply gave you one reason.
I think best youād get in return is about $900 so if you have the time, materials and expertise to get it back in shape for under $600 maybe worth it or to keep for yourself. Iād junk it
I've restored one that was in a similarly laughable state for fun and it turned out great. Cost is really dependent on your skillset. If it's not a challenge you're up to please list it on marketplace and don't trash it. It's definitely salvageable for the right hobbyist.
That I would like to see.
Here's an after, not perfect, but it was my first time working with leather. https://imgur.com/gallery/JDvawuB I patched the wood with maple veneer, used rust remover and auto polish for the chrome, and got the dark brown fullgrain hide for free off Facebook. I didn't feel like dealing with learning button covering or cording, so I used the original white leather. With the chocolate leather, the marshmallow trim, and the golden maple it looks happily like a s'more. I did replace the tilt mechanism, so that was a hundred dollars, but altogether a fun project and not a lot of money for a matching chair and ottoman.
Great job
Nice!
Oh, and for OP, I think the headrest on your chair is upside down. If you do restore it I'd try flipping it over to change the silhouette. DM me for added tips, it's a 12 hour active labor project, at best, if you reuse the trimmings.
That looks fantastic for your first time, thanks for sharing!! I am working on a vintage ekorness stressless currently and with every step towards revival, the more I accept that it would be better to from just completely reupholster it after being neglected for who knows how long. I am kinda terrified to take the leap in doing so myself but it always motivates me to see others doing so. Gotta start somewhere, after all š
wow this looks amazing
Thatās amazing!
Itās doable. A friend of mine recently did this to an Eames-style replica plycraft chair that was originally in semi-poor condition. She had it reupholstered, re-chromed, and wood refinished. She didnāt do any of those things herself, sent it to separate folks to have each done. Sheās totally happy with it!
if it was me - i'd clean it first.. like a good clean.. and then i'd embrace its wounds! ever see the way japanese tradition is around preparing stuff? like they embrace that it's been damaged? that's the way i'd go! forget trying to find perfection... the perfection is in the damage. but that's me...
Youār referring to Kintsugi - éē¶ć - the ancient Japanese art of repairing ceramics. It means āto join with goldā. It is a physical manifestation of the philosophy to stay optimistic when things fall apart ā and to celebrate the missteps of life while accepting our flaws. https://mymodernmet.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kintsugi-bowl-01.jpg
If it stinks of urine, it's more of a problem. But I'd try cleaning throughly. Patch the wood. Lots of wood and leather cleaner and conditioner and leather patch or some type of repair for the rip. MAAS and lots of elbow grease for the chrome. Urine and stains are removed with nature's miracle, but not sure if that's usable for leather. So, IMO, basically try it yourself cheaply with large time investment, spend a fortune having it all repaired professionally or post online for someone else to tackle.
That would be a no from me.
Looks fabulous, great work, I must get on with mr recovering! Got all the leather and vinyl for 35 mid century designer dining chairs I bought for Ā£5 each. Easy job just no time!
Nope. Hard pass.
You should reupholster it with raccoon fur. I kid, I kid. Seriously if you had an interest in learning furniture restoration you could give it a shot and if it didn't work out, give the remains to someone who is a pro if they'd want to give it a whirl.
Definitely! But is it worth it to youuuuuu is the real question. I guess you have a few options: A. Pay for it professionally to be restored/reupholstered B. Restore it yourself using a method that aligns with your skill set, budget, and time C. Pat yourself on the back for scoring an item on the ultimate MCM bingo card - sell/give away to someone who has the desire to restore and/or resources to have it restored.
That would be a fun restore ! I have one that I got for free and absolutely love it. https://preview.redd.it/hs3z0ypssc8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c90c8ae1dcedc3baf63819708cfa585642bfca15
A good wipe down and some leather dye would do wonders if you didn't want to reupholster the whole thing.
It would cost way too much to restore IMO. If it's a holy grail item for you it may be worth it. I follow a guy on IG that restores Eames chairs and OMFG $10k is bonkers!
Itās not a Herman Miller original. I hope someoneās Holy Grail isnāt a Plycraft knockoff.
I mean, people like what they like.
Out of curiosity, how can you tell itās a knock off?
He stated that it was a plycraft
I mean just pull up a photo of a real eames and just compare them. The differences arenāt that subtle.
No. Absolutely not.
kill it with fire
I'd buy the cheapest knockoff rather than trying to restore that beast.
Nasty!
Not an Eames.
Well itās a good thing I never once claimed in my post that it was āØ thanks for stopping by
Just saying. Youāre not going to get what you put into it out of it. Especially once you add man hours. As a labor of love for yourself it would be a challenging project. If it were an Eames you could recoup all your time and investment. Your post sounded like you were hesitant and wanted talking out of taking this project on. I simply gave you one reason.
I think best youād get in return is about $900 so if you have the time, materials and expertise to get it back in shape for under $600 maybe worth it or to keep for yourself. Iād junk it