About 6 years ago I snagged this chair at my local Goodwill. I had to fight a local dealer for it. I saw it first but he was moving in quickly. I’m not fast on my feet but somehow I got to it before he did.
It’s mid-century modern teak piece and I paid $15 for it. My friends own an upholstery shop and they fixed it up and added some new cushions. This is what it looks like now. I’ve been advised that if I wanted to sell it, I could get a fair bit of money — it’s in very good shape because no one is allowed to sit on it. (I’m kidding — people do sit on it when they come to visit and I try to look relaxed about it. But inside I’m filled with dread.)
Today I was in their shop an I saw a molded plywood chair seat in a corner. As I was admiring it my friend confirmed it was a definitely a 50s chair seat — and then he said I could have it.
I could have it!
Mind you, it has no legs and he warned me that it would probably be hard to find some. But I’m resourceful and I know I’ll come up with something. I enjoy a project.
No picture yet but I expect to have some before and after shots soon.