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I have found a gorgeous antique empire chair someone recently dumped near our house in Baltimore City, MD. It needs new fabric and stuffing, and some slight wood refinishing, but I do not know where or how to begin to learn how to do the work necessary! Should I just take it to a local furniture refinisher to do? I would enjoy doing this myself--it has hay and some strange stuffing inside--looks very old and quite interesting what they used to stuff furniture with!! I do not know where to go to perhaps learn how to do this...I have never done any restorations, and we are limited in cash, I just was drawn to this piece and had to have it! Any suggestions? I live in Baltimore, MD if you happen to know of any resources I can utilize...
Anything is appreciated!
Thanks
Kori
Hi Kori
Nice to hear from you.
You sound like a person after my own heart. I love these finds, and what a great piece to get started on.
So if your cash is limited...like the rest of us, why not tackle the chair.
I will certainly be here for guidance but it would be great to get a picture first.
Any chance?
Get back to me and I will give you my email addy.
Regards
Eileen
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about the repairing and refinishing of all your old furniture items (the things we call antiques). I can also give you advice on what wood items to choose and what wood items to avoid at auctions, flea markets etc. I DO NOT give appraisals on antiques as this is not my field of expertise.
Experience
I have been repairing, refinishing and of course buying old furniture for the past 30 years. On any given weekend I can be found at auction sales or flea markets searching out a good buy. I have taken several courses in this area over the years, but I find "Hands On" learning to be the best teacher. I can help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of this wonderful rewarding craft.
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