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Grundig vintage console restoration - Grundig vintage console restoration Do you have a vintage console in need of some TLC? This Grundig vintage console had lived a great life, but its age was starting to show. I decided to bring it back to life, and make sure it goes on entertaining for another 50+ years. First of all, I want …
Eero Saarinen dining table refinished in glossy black - Eero Saarinen dining table refinished in glossy black Okay, there are a lot of Saarinen style dining table on the market now. From IKEA’s Docksta for $299, up to $4,000+ for an original with marble table top from Knoll. But it’s easy to see why people love this table. With its sleek curve from base …Eero Saarinen dining table refinished in glossy black Read More »
Jacobsen Series 7 dining chairs restoration - Jacobsen Series 7 dining chairs restoration I think what makes these dining chairs so special is the cute curve around the hips. Apparently, a famous Arne Jacobsen quote, is “The primary factor is proportion.” And you can really see it in this chair. The Series 7™ designed by Arne Jacobsen is (according to Fritz Hansen) …
Where to start - Where to start First time out and I broke the sander in the first five minutes by pressing too hard. A pair of folding shelves dying to escape from under a sticky orange 1970’s stain that wouldn’t let go. 20 years later, and I’m still breaking sanders doing something I love – breathing new life …