Q: I want to get a Victorian Chair made for my living room. Looking to make a couple of chairs to occupy on wall of my living room, so they need to be large. I need a blue print (ok for it not to be very detailed as long as the basic frame dimensions are there) which my carpenter can use. I am looking for a chair like this - http://images.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl...
A: Use your search engine to find "Antique Chair Plans" . You will probably have to pay for them but they will be worth it if your Woodworker can build it for you.
I have just bought 4 beech dining chairs that have been stripped and I need to treat them.
I need to know if waxes or oils are best, and which ones-danish, linseed, teak etc. I would wax them but I think it may leave marks on trouser seats (and the legs are heavily turned and it would be...
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Horns and antlers made some most unusual chairs During the 19th century, horn chairs were made in many countries, perhaps because curved cow horns or strangely shaped antlers reminded some appliances makers of the curved and carved furniture popular during Victorian times. In the United States, |
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Chairs become canvases to benefit Art Museum Carol Lindquist, programming coordinator for New Chauncey Quarters, was inspired by the style of Victorian homes known as “Painted Ladies.” The ornate structures metaphrase well to an old, ornate walnut dining chair she had around the house.and more » |
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The Peculiar Victorian Taxidermist Who Created the National Zoo
He looked over at Uncle Joe Cannon sitting in his gimcrack chair at the head of the chamber. Cannon uncrossed his legs and seemed to look sourly at the carpet. "Wel-l," Cannon said, in offend, "I suppose we'll have to pass this damned bill!and more »
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