How to Avoid Harmful Flame Retardant Chemicals in your Furniture
What should I know about Flame Retardants in my furniture? The Bottom Line: When buying new, avoid upholstered furniture with a label stating it meets TB117. Instead, [...]
52 Artists #4: Mick Sheridan
Mick Sheridan claims he's 'no artist'. I beg to differ. Upholsterer and Artist, Mick Sheridan makes waiting more fun He admits to being [...]
Before & After: Steelcase Office Chair gets Polka Dots!
Poking around the furniture section of a local thrift store, I came across this 1977 Steelcase office chair. Even before I knew Steelcase was a name denoting quality, [...]
52 Artists – #3: E.J. Lefavour
"What are Moolongz?!" An old friend’s recent move to Gloucester (pronounced Glaw’stah), Massachusetts prompted a visit to that rugged seaside town and our discovery of the [...]
Upholstery in the Round
What is it about round objects? They seem to have a special allure - maybe it's the return back to the beginning point that all circles, [...]
52 Artists – #2: Warren McGee
Set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains on the banks of the Yellowstone River, my home town of Livingston, Montana has a rich story [...]
Reviving a Mid-century Sling Chair
When’s the last time you ran across something that took you right back to kid-hood? I recently had the pleasure of restoring a 1960’s sling [...]
52 Artists – #1: Andres Amador
I thought it appropriate to begin with the artist responsible for the title image for the 52 Artists Project. Andres Amador Beach Art [...]
Before & After Sofa – Layers of Upholstery
This sturdy old sofa was certainly a perfect candidate for reupholstery: after 50+ years, the glued and doweled joints are still holding tight. We stripped [...]
52 Artists Project
Are you an artist, or just following instructions? - Seth Godin Beach Art image ©Andres Amador. Click the photo to learn more Mr Godin [...]