A chair re-do: it's green and mean

How do I fall for a chair? Is it an addiction? Is it a burning desire to take something that has seen better days and restore it to some present day glory? Is it madness? 

I'm guessing, for me, it is a combination of all the above. :) When I was on my search for a "specimen" for upholstery boot camp, I ran across this mid-century star-- in all of its industrial-look goodness. I was attracted to the curvy arms and the sheen of brushed aluminum. When I laid my eyes on it, I saw a utilitarian-type piece of furniture with graceful beauty. There it sat, tucked away in a place of disarray-- a second floor dusty room. Truly it seemed as if it was waiting for someone to rescue it. I volunteered.

The metal label on the back identifies that it was made by The General Fireproofing Company of Ohio. After doing some research, I found that it is from the Good Form 200 Series, Model 3326. This style chair was manufactured during the post-war era 1950-60s. 

I started the restoration work last week and it continues. The story is not all pretty... I can honestly say there is some UGLY! But this chair has become a lesson in perseverance and endurance for me. 

I decided in honor of St. Patrick's Day coming up (note, it is green)...I would introduce my project to you now. In the spirit of "keeping it real," I will share my final result with you in a future post. I warn you-- the fait accompli may be a boon (a decent chair restoration) or a bust (a redo fiasco). The jury is definitely still out!

So as I continue to toil, I will remind myself of this Irish blessing:

As you slide down the banister of life,
May the splinters never point in the wrong direction!

;)