I'm a fan of keeping old things, so I'd at least price out re-upholstery, and figure out what height ottoman you need
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DebetEsse - May 23, 2019 2:38:40 pm PDT #8080 of 30019
Woe to the fucking wicked.
bennett - May 23, 2019 2:51:24 pm PDT #8081 of 30019
Maybe the people who re-upholster the chair could make you a custom ottoman to go with?
Jesse - May 23, 2019 3:10:54 pm PDT #8082 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh no, Dana! Good luck, you guys.
Good news, aurelia!
Beverly, at least pricing out reupholstering shouldn't cost you anything? (I mean, right? I have no idea.)
DavidS - May 23, 2019 3:14:50 pm PDT #8083 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So do I investigate how much gold pressed latinum it's going to cost me to have it reupholstered, or price a new chair?
I do know (because of Jack White!) that reupholstering is fairly expensive nowadays. Pretty much only the very rich do it to maintain expensive heirloom furniture. It costs as much or more than a new couch. But maybe you can find a bargain.
Connie Neil - May 23, 2019 3:36:38 pm PDT #8084 of 30019
brillig
there are classes and such to learn how to upholster yourself.
DavidS - May 23, 2019 3:38:50 pm PDT #8085 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
there are classes and such to learn how to upholster yourself.
I have been thinking about doing a tuck-and-roll on my midsection.
Theodosia - May 23, 2019 3:45:18 pm PDT #8086 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Sounds like a reupholstery job would yield a pretty different chair with much of the objectionable element gone -- you could also make up a matching ottoman, if you're going that route.
Getting a ballpark price estimate would be the first step -- you might find that it would cost a whole lot less to get a new one, although finding the solid wood construction might be pricey...
Sue - May 23, 2019 3:46:44 pm PDT #8087 of 30019
hip deep in pie
There's an upholsterer here who offers small classes where people work on projects under her supervision, and it's not all that expensive.
Laura - May 23, 2019 3:56:09 pm PDT #8088 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Oh Dana! I am so sorry to hear that news. I do hope one of you finds something awesome soon that does not require moving.
It costs as much or more than a new couch.
Unfortunately this has been my experience. Finding a class or some other more reasonable option might be possible.
Beverly - May 23, 2019 4:33:00 pm PDT #8089 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
The scales are actually tipping toward new chair, but I'll do the pricing, just to be sure. Thanks for the input!