Monday, January 03, 2011

SAARINEN KNOLL TULIP CHAIRS SECOND BIRTH




Yep, these are not shadows ... but real vintage dirt !!


After almost 15 years of research i've finally managed to grab these swiveling babies ! For quite an honest price actually ! After about 16 hours of cleaning, restoring and searching for new cushions, they are back in business for another 50 years ! And you best believe i'm gonna take extra good care of these beauties !! :)
Uncle F, i owe you one ....

2 comments:

Becca said...

HI. Would you please tell me how you restored and cleaned up your tulip chairs? I mainly want to know about the fiberglass chair portion. I bought 4 yesterday. They have no cracks, but two of them have some wearing on the seat backs of the fiberglass. I hear that some people have them painted, but others say not to because then they aren't original. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

monone said...

Hello Becca,
I used what we call in France "éponge magique" could translate : Magic Sponge ! that's a smooth cleaner that removes dirt ... Try POLYCLEAN SPONGE on google image and the first photo is what you need !
Cheers !