catching up -- entry 1 of N

Dec 30, 2008 11:30


Before we left for Hawaii (nearly two months ago now), I promised updates on a number of things. It’s becoming clear to me that it’s more than a single post, so here’s part one: new furniture!

In the hall )

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shalmestere December 30 2008, 17:55:54 UTC
Sounds lovely!

If, in your explorations, you come across someone who repairs Morris chairs (or at least has spare parts), I'd be grateful for a pointer :-)

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ichseke December 30 2008, 22:02:24 UTC
I don't, but my hairdresser almost certainly does -- he & his partner are also Mission/Craftsman fans. I'm seeing him tomorrow, so I'll ask.

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shalmestere December 30 2008, 22:32:56 UTC
Thanks! We have an old Mission-style Morris chair which needs some ::ahem:: attention (rather than brass rod-n-notches, it has a pushbutton mechanism--which doesn't work; and is missing the footrest). I've been wondering whether we could at least retrofit it with the brass fittings....

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only partially successful ichseke January 2 2009, 16:42:07 UTC
I did ask & his first recommendation was to contact Stickley directly -- apparently they'll fix pretty much anything they sell. They're at stickley.com. If your chair isn't a Stickley, he suggested you find a dealer that does handle their stuff, as such a dealer may have contacts with folks who fix it; or a reliable dealer in used/restored furniture. I suppose that you could also try tracking down your original manufacturer, in similitude to the first idea. He's a VA boy born & bred, so didn't have any specific ideas for your neck of the woods.

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melaniesuzanne December 30 2008, 17:56:48 UTC
I adore your furniture choices.

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ichseke December 30 2008, 22:03:12 UTC
Thanks! And I love your plans for the basement. Isn't home decor a blast?

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jljonsn December 30 2008, 18:35:05 UTC
Hurray for Arts & Crafts! Hurray for Quarter-sawn Oak!

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ichseke December 30 2008, 22:03:25 UTC
Whatchu said.

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