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Chippendale Arm Chair in cherry

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I took two pictures of my favorite chairs from a Millers Antique Guide. One for the splat and the other for the leg and shell carvings. The dimensions are taken from an old rocking chair (very comfortable) that I found in the attic of a restoration shop I used to work in. The splat is curved to match the rocking chair. I used water stain, brown, red and yellow wich accepts the light very well and makes the grain jump out. When I went to pick it up at the upholstery shop they wouldn't take payment 'cause they loved the chair so much. Not happy with the arm supports so I am changing them now. Love this site though.

posted in: The Gallery, period interpretation, chair, carving, cherry, furniture, bent lamination, ball, chipendale, period, claw

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JerrySats writes: Excellent job all the way around . Your woodworking craftsmanship is out standing . The upholstery job the shop did really makes this piece stand out . Nice pick on the fabric also . Posted: 6:34 pm on September 17th

DougGF writes: That is really lovely work. The carving and poportions are perfect for the period and I can see why the upholstry shop refused payment. Very nice indeed. Posted: 12:39 pm on September 15th

donbean46 writes: I love the scalloped edge of the upholstery, I have never seen it done like that. The carvings are sweet. Great job. Posted: 3:59 am on September 5th

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