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CRAZY QUILT WEDDING QUILT “TOPPER” RESTORATION
Our client has a Kentucky-born crazy quilt top dated 1900, shown above left, and brought it to us for repairs. It was made to be a wedding quilt for her grandmother, Lula Shirrell, and her grandfather, Pleasant Melvin Cook, but … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquequiltrepair, #crazyquilt, #embroideredquilt, #familyheirloom, #hand-sewn, #handembroidered, #handsewn, #handstitched, #kentucky, #kentuckyartist, #mpfconservation, #needlework, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #oregonartist, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #quilt, #quiltconservation, #quiltrepair, #quiltrestoration, #repairquilt, #slowstitch, #textileconservation, #textilepreservation, #textilerestoration, #topper, #traditionalneedlework, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #visiblemending, #wool
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Stickley Chairs
Above and right, the chairs before treatment. Our client had six original Stickley chairs, some of which had their original upholstery. They have been in her family for 6 generations, bought in Chicago in 1907. We will offer thorough documentation … Continue reading
Posted in American Furniture, antiques, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #chairrestoration, #clubchair, #design, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #ladderbackchair, #leatherchair, #leathercushions, #leatherupholstery, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #Stickley, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, #westernfurniture, #woodenobjectconservation
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Louis XV Settees Slipcovers
The two Louis XV Ca. 1750 Settees needed slipcovers for the summer months in the south; we created lovely tailored slips for both! (To see the treatment of the two settees, go to Two Louis XV Ca. 1750 Settees.) Tailored … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, French Furniture, Interim Report, painted furniture, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #canape, #canaperestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #fittedslipcover, #louisVX, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #slipcover, #slips, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, settee
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Two Louis XV Ca. 1750 Settees
We are going to show you how we repaired the settee from the image on the left, to the conserved, reupholstered image on the right. Many clients do not know all that goes into the conservation of an old frame … Continue reading
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Tagged #canape, #canaperestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #louisVX, #louisXVcanape, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, settee
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Two Third Republic / Louis XVI Bergères ca 1900
Two hand carved, French walnut, French or Belgian Third Republic/Louis XVI Bergères are our topic for this blog. Our client contacted us about the bottom literally dropping out of their two bergères, shown above, Bergère #1, left, and Bergère #2, … Continue reading
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Tagged #chairrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #springfilledcushions, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation
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MINIATURE SEDAN CHAIR “VITRINE”
Our restoration of the Miniature Sedan Chair Vitrine ca 18th century was seriously limited for many reasons. The piece was a beloved sentimental family object. Shown right, the vitrine in an image taken by our client years before. We are … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #displaycase, #eighteenthcentury, #glasscase, #hinges, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #objetdart, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #vitrine
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Suzi Piegols’ Textile
Above, the piece after conservation. I had the privilege to repair and conserve a portion of this unusual textile artwork created by Suzi Piegols, a well-known Oregon textile artist, shown left with a quilted piece of her own. I wish … Continue reading
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Tagged #design, #fur, #jute, #mpfconservation, #needlework, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #oregonartist, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #reweaving, #textileconservation, #textilepreservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalneedlework, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #wool, #woventextile, leather
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Embellished Pillows
Several pillows were made to accompany our client’s family furniture after the design presentation: below, images from the production process. Pillows can make the look! These pillows and bolsters are all hand-stitched other than the basic forms. CYLINDER BOLSTER The … Continue reading
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Tagged #assessories, #bolsters, #custompillows, #design, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #loveseatrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #pillows, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #sofarestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation
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“Jerry Lamb” Wingback Ca. 2010
Our client purchased the wingback chair designed by Jerry Lamb, a Portland Oregon antique dealer and interior designer. We were to do a full restoration, down to the frame, with a goal of improving upon its comfort level. We also … Continue reading
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Tagged #chairrestoration, #chinoiserie, #clouds, #englishwingback, #englishwingbackchair, #fireside, #firesidewingback, #firesidewingbackchair, #kravet, #kravetfabric, #madeinportlandoregon, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #scalamandre, #tibetandragon, #trapunto, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, #wingback, #wingbackchair, #woodenobjectconservation, dragon
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Design Presentations
We don’t discuss design presentations often but they are a normal part of our business. With every project we present options to our client. They range from simple presentations of fabric and trims placed over the object to be conserved, … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, French Furniture, Interim Report, painted furniture, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #design, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #loveseatrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #sofarestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, polychrome, settee, sofa
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Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 4, Completion
This Mognat of Paris family steamer trunk ca 1900, has been round the world many times. The heirs brought it to us to clean, stabilize the inner lining, create new handles, and to preserve the character of the outer trunk … Continue reading
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Tagged #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mognatsteamertrunk, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #streamertrunk, #textilerestoration, #trunkrestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, Mognat of Paris
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Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 3, Inside and Outside
This Mognat of Paris family steamer trunk ca 1900, has been round the world many times. The heirs brought it to us to clean, stabilize the inner lining, create new handles, and to preserve the character of the outer trunk … Continue reading
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Tagged #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mognatsteamertrunk, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #streamertrunk, #textilerestoration, #trunkrestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, Mognat of Paris
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Final Details
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, above. We started, as we always do, with an assessment. Then patterns were made and the textile and buildup was excavated. The frame finish was conserved. The tapestry was cleaned and small reparations performed. … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #buildup, #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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End of the 2021 + Holidays
We are happy to see the back of 2021 in so many ways! It’s been a tough couple of years, trying to do business during Covid, with shortages in staffing and materials in many vendor businesses, and also, some people … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #loveseatrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #sofarestoration, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, polychrome
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Looking Back at 2020 and Covid Delays
In hindsight, what we did to cope during the early days of Covid. We had to think of ways to reuse items that should be disposable… It was impossible, for instance, to get gloves. Most places made you register as … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #lookingback, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Upholstery Buildup, Back and Arms
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, above. We started, as we always do, with an assessment. Then patterns were made and the textile and buildup was excavated. The frame finish was conserved. The textile was cleaned and small reparations performed. … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #buildup, #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Upholstery Buildup, Seat
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, above. We started, as we always do, with an assessment. Then patterns were made and the textile and buildup was excavated. The frame finish was conserved. The tapestry was cleaned and small reparations performed. … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #buildup, #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Frame Reparation
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, above. We started, as we always do, with an assessment. Then patterns were made and the textile and buildup was excavated. The frame finish was conserved. The tapestry was cleaned and small reparations performed. … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalwoodworking, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Cleaning Textiles
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, above. We started, as we always do, with an assessment. Then patterns were made and the textile and buildup was excavated. The frame finish was conserved. Be sure to run your cursor over images … Continue reading
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Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Finish
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil from the nineteenth century came in for treatment of the textile (gentle cleaning, and stabilizing from the back), conservation of original finish, and conservation of the upholstery buildup (innards). Before treatment images above. We … Continue reading
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Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Excavation and Patterns
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil from the nineteenth century came in for treatment of the textile (gentle cleaning, and stabilizing from the back), conservation of original finish, and conservation of the upholstery buildup (innards). Before treatment images above, though … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, textiles, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, excavation, wooden object conservation
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Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 2, Prep Work
This Mognat of Paris family steamer trunk ca 1900, has been round the world many times. The heirs brought it to us to clean, stabilize the inner lining, create new handles, and to preserve the character of the outer trunk … Continue reading
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Tagged #assessment, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #handdyedleather, #mognatsteamertrunk, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #streamertrunk, #textilerestoration, #trunkrestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, Mognat of Paris
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Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 1, Assessment
This Mognat of Paris family steamer trunk ca 1900, has been round the world many times. The heirs brought it to us to clean, stabilize the inner lining, create new handles, and to preserve the character of the outer trunk … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, conservation techniques, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, textiles, upholstery, waxes, wooden objects
Tagged #assessment, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mognatsteamertrunk, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #streamertrunk, #textilerestoration, #trunkrestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, Mognat of Paris
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Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil, Assessment
Our client’s Louis XIV Revival Fauteuil from the nineteenth century came in for treatment of the textile (gentle cleaning, and stabilizing from the back), conservation of original finish, and conservation of the upholstery buildup (innards). Before treatment images above, though … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, chair, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, upholstery, wooden objects
Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, wooden object conservation
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Dutch Spindleback Ca 1600
Edit, update from Mitchell: “The chair featured in this article is very old. It was probably well into it’s use at the time Henry Hudson first made his way up the river which became his namesake. It was originally a … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #17century, #dutchladderback, #handcarved, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #Spindleback, #textileconservation, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #woodenobjectconservation, object conservation, wooden object conservation
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Deadlines: A Re-post from Kate’s Art Site
Kate has a site where she posts about her art journaling. Of course, our work is often a subject… This is from her post at dkatiepowellart. Deadlines are stressful, and partly it is because of my age; I am simply … Continue reading
Crown Chair, Ca 1955, Los Angeles
The chair was made in Los Angeles, California, by the father of our client. He was an upholsterer at the Crown Company in downtown lalaland. All the innards were cleaned and restored exactly as they were originally. The new showcover … Continue reading
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Tagged #blackandwhite, #crowncompany, #losangeleshistory, #midcenturymodern, #portlandoregon, #shadesofgrey, #throwbackthursday, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, Crown
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A Folding Journal of an MPFC Project
Guest post from Kate’s Art Blog, dkatiepowellart. I don’t enter many competitions, but the Sketching Work competition for the Centre for Transformative Work Design out of Perth AU was easy for me as I sketch our lives and work quite … Continue reading
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Tagged #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, chair, conservation, sofa
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Thursday Throwback: A Family of Lawsons Graces the Farm
This is our continuing Throwback series where we post items that were in our studio before we had the blog. Grandpa’s Lawsons are born again for an orchard in Southern Oregon; Grandpa was on hand for delivery day, and even … Continue reading
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Tagged #farmliving, #ivyvineupholsteryfabric, #lawsonstylechair, #lawsonstyleottoman, #lawsonstylesofa, #midcenturymodern, #portlandoregon, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, Lawson
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Ode to the Upholsterer, Reprise
He’s stuffed a chair on every street, or hassocks on which to put your feet. A fainting couch for Ms Récamier, looking Grecian but really fey. A modern Egg for Madmen there, Took ten thousand hand stitches to be fair; … Continue reading
Steelcase Redeaux
Throwback Thursday, my all time favorite showcover on a vintage Steelcase Executive Chair. Internals conserved properly. Showcover total fun! ©MPF Conservation. May be printed for your own use. May be reposted if our url +copyright is used as reference.
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Tagged #executivechair, #ilovepurple, #midcenturymodern, #portlandoregon, #shadesofgrey, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, purple, steelcase
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To the Dogs!
They raise Labrador Retrievers; they want nice furniture; slips are the answer! These slips are made of strong sanded cotton twill with gingham accents peeking out, and a touch of feminine hiding in the back! All easily removed and sent … Continue reading
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Tagged #farmliving, #portlandoregon, #slipit, #tiemeup, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, #washandwear, bows, gingham, slipcovers
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Purple Paulin Chairs
Two Pierre Paulin Chairs needed full conservation: Innards were failing, and the show cover was in poor condition. The painted finish was not original (previously repainted). The finish was badly gouged, and was missing altogether in places. We conserved the innards, … Continue reading
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Tagged #midcenturymodern, #paulinchairs, #PierrePaulin, #portlandoregon, #purpleismycolor, #throwbackthursday, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, Paulin, purple
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Windsor Rocker
A sweet mid-nineteenth century faux bamboo Windsor sported touches of gold paint in the crevices of the “bamboo”. We do not know if it was original or added later. The chair had no breaks, and he joints were quite stable. … Continue reading
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Tagged #cleaningtextiles, #needlepointrepair, #portlandoregon, #textileconservation, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, #windsorrocker, Cleaning textiles, needlepoint, traditional upholstery, upholstery conservation, windsor
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American Mahogany Seignouret Chair
The Seignouret chair appears to be an actual Empire striped mahogany “gondola” chair made by Francois Seignouret in Louisiana circa 1830-1850, though it could also be a later version of the signature chair (design attributed to Seignouret) created by Prudent … Continue reading
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Tagged #americanantiques, #cleaningtextiles, #needlepointrepair, #portlandoregon, #SeignouretChair, #textileconservation, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #upholsteryrestoration, American Empire Seignouret Chair, Cleaning textiles, needlepoint, Seignouret Chair, traditional upholstery, upholstery conservation
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Sketching to Communicate with Clients
Does anyone create lovely sketches for their clients anymore? We often create amazing decorative pillows to accompany a conserved item. Kate created design sketches from images and samples, so that we could better talk with our client about ideas for … Continue reading
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Tagged #clientsketches, #frenchfurniture, #pillows, #portlandoregon, #seamstress, #traditionalupholstery, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, client sketches, conservation, passementerie, Portland Oregon, tailor, traditional upholstery, Upholstery Portland Oregon
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