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Teak and beech chairs, Made in Sweden 10K-90

Posted on June 4, 2016 by MCR

2023 UPDATE:  I have no new information on who designed or produced these chairs. I got a set of six of these handsome Swedish chairs about four years ago and in all that time I never took a ‘before’ photo of … Continue reading →

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announcement

Posted on May 5, 2015 by MCR

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have lost my workspace and will be suspending upholstery operations.  The set-up I had there just doesn’t exist anywhere else, unfortunately.  I am making this decision after many months of careful consideration. I … Continue reading →

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rare Bramin lounge chair

Posted on August 29, 2014 by MCR

September 2016 UPDATE:  The designer of this chair has been confirmed as Hans Olsen.  See http://www.designaddict.com/forum/Identification/Danish-lounge-chair-ID ; scroll down to post #12 for a scan of the original furniture catalog featuring these with the design attribution.  Thanks to Leif and Design Addict! … Continue reading →

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Teak monkeys!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by MCR

These teak monkeys belonged to a friend.  The one on the left is missing his ears and upper…jaw?  Is that what that part is called? They aren’t the Danish monkeys by Bojesen, just adorable vintage Japanese knock-offs. I cut new … Continue reading →

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Heywood Wakefield pouf ottoman gets a fresh new look

Posted on May 28, 2013 by MCR

Looks hopeless, right? Obviously this was taken after I’d gotten started on taking the thing apart but that’s exactly how the fabric looked.  It’s that scratchy frieze fabric and the color was brown with a rosy undertone.  And some bald … Continue reading →

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more Model 49 chairs by Erik Buch

Posted on December 9, 2011 by MCR

I adquired a set of six of these model 49 chairs in teak by Erik Buch awhile back.  They had the original beige wool hopsack fabric.  The chairs were made in Denmark and sold by Scan in the U.S.   … Continue reading →

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change of pace

Posted on November 17, 2011 by MCR

Lately I’ve been making crewel embroidered pillows when I need a break from pulling staples and weaving paper cord.   These owls are a vintage design from the MCM period.  I like little personal touches like this that fall outside … Continue reading →

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