AI6YR BenSnagged a random possible chair restoration project (free) down the block. Tough one, no existing cushions. But I still have foam and vinyl for a chair or two here. #furniturerestoration
This apparently was the last owner's only photo before he had torn them apart. #furniture
Google says these are either Chiswell dining chairs, Finn Juhl dining chairs, Mid Century Matchstick, or similar. #furniture
Closest match is a Finn Juhl dining chair. But, unclear if this is the original or what. This one is definitely appropriate era, but not leather. Also unmarked. Could be something of similar era/styling, I am not a furniture person. Will be a challenge for me as there is no cushion and no fabric to copy. #furniture #restoration
Teak? Oak? I have leftover vinyl from reupholstering a lounge, so using that. I don't have appropriate foam, the stuff I have is too thick. Not sure how many inches and how firm the cushion should be, though. #furniture #restoration
Shirley Eugest@ai6yr
1-1½" foam is fine thickness for dining chairs. Or you could go old school and use felted cotton batting.
The pattern is easy. Use that bottom support and cut padding 1" larger all around so you dont feel the hard edge of the support.
For the covering fabric, add the thickness of the pad and about 3" all around for when you wrap and staple the fabric to the support.
Remember to enlist a buddy or child for the extra hands. One to pull the fabric with pliers, one to weild the staple gun.
The brighter coloration around the edges is probably where the fabric wrap covered the wood, and kept it less oxidized and dried out. Look for staple holes.
@EugestShirley Thanks!