100 year old Morris Chair Restoration

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  • čas přidán 5. 11. 2022
  • The results of the Morris Chair restoration are simply stunning. The way this turned out makes this the best thing I have ever found.
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Komentáře • 37

  • @christopherumberger6142
    @christopherumberger6142 Před rokem +2

    My grandparents had a couple chairs like that. Oddly enough my grandfather had dug them out of the trash and restored them back in the 60s

  • @thedixonway
    @thedixonway Před rokem +2

    Another fine piece of Americana saved from the trash. Well done Tom. Well done. 👍🏼👊🏼

  • @KimRinehart
    @KimRinehart Před 4 měsíci

    Outstanding!!!! The brown leather cushions ate spot on!!!! I have a real soft spot for the amazing craftsmanship of the arts and craft style. So simple but made to last!!! The secret for keeping them , or anything actually, is to take care of them!!!! I constantly feed and condition my furniture and leather! I would rope it all off if I could 😉 alas a big family makes that difficult so I just follow around constantly cleaning.

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před 4 měsíci

      How true. Thanks for your comments.

  • @Aizawa_Shouta_
    @Aizawa_Shouta_ Před rokem

    This is amazing. Brings back memories of when I worked in an interior design shop as a seamstress and upholster.

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem

      I didn't know you were an upholsterer Cassie...Thats a great skill to have.

    • @Aizawa_Shouta_
      @Aizawa_Shouta_ Před rokem

      @@AlleyPicked Thanks. Yeah I'm not great but it is very handy to have around the home.

  • @PMichaels
    @PMichaels Před rokem +2

    Dang… That came out way better than I thought would be possible. Awesome job!

  • @Lutzboater
    @Lutzboater Před rokem +2

    You did an amazing job bringing that beautiful chair back to life. Outstanding !!

  • @salemslotandmore8278
    @salemslotandmore8278 Před rokem +2

    The "Morris Chair", mentioned by Donald Sutherland in the 2004 Salem's Lot mini-series. Great Chair and GREAT Restoration. 😀

  • @scottcates
    @scottcates Před rokem +1

    I love these chairs. My grandparents kept one and I really liked the wood and metal construction as a kid, growing up in the 70's.

  • @bluemonday139
    @bluemonday139 Před rokem +1

    Phenomenal find and project! Makes my day when you upload. Thanks 😊

  • @lesliecombs2489
    @lesliecombs2489 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful job

  • @shedactivist
    @shedactivist Před rokem

    That's a great story. I love it when stuff like that happens.

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem

      Yes! Is]ts just as much about the story, experience, and meeting people that makes it great!

  • @ca6177
    @ca6177 Před 11 měsíci +1

    That was an awesome restorative! 👍

  • @shoey64
    @shoey64 Před rokem +2

    I see some Quarter sawn oak coming out. Nice job.

  • @hollystickles6424
    @hollystickles6424 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful antique

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY Před rokem +2

    Wow nice find

  • @howgamer365
    @howgamer365 Před rokem +2

    Looks awesome

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 Před rokem +1

    Wow. That is awesome. Great job.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe Před rokem

    112 years old! Imagine something made today being able to be restored 112 years from now?

  • @MarkMcCluney
    @MarkMcCluney Před rokem

    That really was an excellent job all round Tom. Very well done mate, and thanks for showing us.

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem

      I enjoyed that project as well. It's not just about the chair. The whole experience was enjoyable. Meeting new people and making friends along the way.

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 Před rokem +1

    This restoration is stunning, but the best thing that you've ever found? You'd better make it clear to the Mrs. that this statement does NOT include her!
    I think that you made an excellent choice in having the cushions professionally done. They look amazing and together with you expert restoration, they have created an heirloom piece.
    Thanks for this outstanding video. You're a stud, no doubt about it.

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem +1

      That's what my wife calls me...ok, not really but I can dream.

    • @pteddie6965
      @pteddie6965 Před rokem

      @@AlleyPicked Have a great week, my friend.😀

  • @jeremycutter4035
    @jeremycutter4035 Před rokem

    I have a 1940's Lincoln desk made by a Chicago area furniture factory, they are pretty valuable, I was given it by a guy moving and didn't have room for it. I don't want to mess it up, If you would want it I live near Cleveland, oh.

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem

      Thank you for the offer. I live near Chicago. Don't think that will work out but I appreciate it anyway. Tom

  • @cackleberryfarm4598
    @cackleberryfarm4598 Před rokem

    As a lover of Crafstman and Arts and Crafts houses and furniture, that chair turned out BEAUTIFUL!!!! What was it you said you used for the rust?

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem

      2 products I use for rust are Ospho and "Klean Strip concrete and metal prep". Both work great. I think the Ospho may include a rust inhibitor as well...

  • @jeancarver6599
    @jeancarver6599 Před rokem

    I'm very interested to know if you are keeping the chair or selling it? Great job!!!!

    • @AlleyPicked
      @AlleyPicked  Před rokem

      Keeping it for now unless I get an amazing offer :-) It's probably worth $2k