help with mid century dining chair restoration
kjas11
3 years ago
Hi, We have a G Plan table and chairs which is about to be restored to go into the dining part of our new open plan space (when the extension is built). It is a family piece and will continue to be in daily use.
My question is should I replace the upholstery with more black vinyl or something else? If something else what is a good upholstery fabric for dining chairs used all the time?
I know the table is G Plan as it has a sticker. I haven’t been able to find an exact copy of the chairs. They are a bit unusual because of the way the back joins the legs at the top. If anyone knows about these things it would be great to know the make.
Thank you in advance.
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Comments (44)What a beautiful and perfect table you found! Hubba hubba - those legs are just gorgeous. Well done and thanks for calling out to me. As for the chair mix, I think four beige and two merlot would be lovely. I think you like a traditional look, so I'm a bit worried that you won't be happy with it. If the table will normally be smaller with four beige chairs around it and maybe put the two merlot ones on either side of the radiator cover/"console", then definitely do the mix. Mismatched chairs around a dining table are often all different or the same make and model in a multitude of colours or the same colour in different styles. Do a Houzz search and see if you can find your planned mix and if you like the look. If in doubt, get four beige and look at them for a while! You could tie the two chair colours together with little cushions on the chairs - maybe just on the two merlot ones. Both of these are too big, I think, but the colours are good. http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/reasonhome/product/pondicherry-flower-silk-cushion-cover http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/emmalonsdale/product/chit-chat-rectangular-cushion This one might be the right size: http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/jennysibthorp/product/lobster-pot-screen-printed-natural-linen-cushion I covet the table already so I can't wait to see him all polished up.......See MoreHelp me choose some dining room chairs please!
Comments (4)I think the DSW chairs would look great but I agree they seem to be everywhere now so it's hard to justify the price tag for something which isn't very unique (and essentially just plastic). You mentioned mid century. Have you considered auctions/gumtree. You can pick up a set of original mid century chairs very cheaply if you hunt for them. I'm on the look out too for dining chairs and have also found most chairs I like cost £150+....See MoreLiving room design around this sofa! Mid century modern
Comments (5)With such a neutral backdrop (oak floor, grey/white unit, and grey sofa) you could go in any direction with colour. I think you need to understand whether your sofa is a 'warm' grey or a 'cool' grey and then go in the same direction for the colour. To clarify with an example of what I mean... If your sofa is a warm grey a buttermilk or a buttercup yellow would work well. Summer Glow from Fenwick & Tilbrook is a warm yellow. If your sofa is a cool grey a citrus yellow will work better. Concorde, also from Fenwick & Tilbrook, is a good example. I've used yellow here but the principle is the same for any colour. Go with what you fancy but if you want to learn more about colour and its effects I recommend a good book about colour from Karen Haller. It's just out and an excellent read: The Little Book of Colour. Regarding furniture, and in particular a large coffee table - there are plenty available in the shops but if you want something a bit different and not overly expensive I suggest looking in second hand shops for a good quality wooden dining table - if the top is the right size and shape for your room cut the legs down so it's the right height. Depending on the condition of the table you might want to paint it. It would be an opportunity to inject some really bold colour! Good luck with your re-vamp. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like further help....See MoreHelp finding this mid century leather chair
Comments (5)G&G have this buttery version. You could also try 1st Dibs, The Old Cinema or Etsy for vintage https://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/artie-tan-leather-chair or Soho Home with a bit of a twist on a sling chair in case you like it! https://www.sohohome.com/products/sagrada-chair-leather/75786340?utm_source=RakutenMarketing&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=3354356:RedBrain&utm_content=15&utm_term=UKNetwork&ranMID=42468&ranEAID=pfxNKSnglIM&ranSiteID=pfxNKSnglIM-Ix3LR4ZkkO6hA1L5qSj1Ag...See More
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