Monday 17 June 2024

Keep The Chairman Happy!

Bob has a beautiful office chair, it was made in High Wycombe, about 50 years ago. HW was world famous for chair-making-  the first "Windsor" style chair was recorded as being made here in 1732. Our friend Peter was the Baptist minister there, and when he left the church [around 50 years ago] to move to Kirby Muxloe, they gave him a specially commissioned office chair. 
When Peter died, in 2008, his widow Janet generously passed the chair on to Bob. Peter was a good friend and a brilliant preacher. It is a good reminder of his wise words, and longstanding friendship. But the seat on the chair has gone a bit saggy in the centre. Reupholstery would cost rather a lot of money. We didn't want to give up on the chair. 
Bob measured up carefully and bought a rectangle of 40mm foam, and I found some grey fabric in my Great Stash. A simple cushion cover, with ties which slip neatly between seat and frame [and fasten underneath] and he's sitting comfortably again. Result!



20 comments:

  1. As you so rightly say, Result!

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  2. What a wonderful fix to a saggy chair!

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  3. I find your fixes like these so pleasing! So good to see something worthy being given a second chance rather than discarding for new! Kxx

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  4. What a great make do and mend. It looks a very good chair. I think chairs can be so personal to the owner if used daily. It is almost like being embraced by the owner if sat in. Gary Oldman when he portrayed Churchill in The Darkest Hour said he was allowed to sit in the chair Churchill used in the Admiralty Bunker and there were grooves on the arms where Churchill's rings wore away at the wood when he gripped the arms tightly in moments of tension. Oldman said he immediately felt Churchill's presence. Regards Sue H

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    1. Thanks Sue for the great story. We watched that film just last week and found it except. Definitely 5*. GO is a brilliant Churchill and Kristen Scott Thomas is wonderful, just as I imagined Clementine, a wise and supportive wife.

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  5. Wonderful job! It will be so much more comfortable now and looks as if it has always been there. Catriona

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  6. Excellent solution!

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  7. It looks good and comfy, well done!

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  8. You always seem to have the right bit of fabric to hand!

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    1. The Great Stash never seems to get any smaller

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  9. Once again I find myself in admiration of your talents.
    Alison in Wales x

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  10. An excellent fix for a well loved chair :-)

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