whitewash
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The Artek Sisters
Two old Artek chairs needed to be made white. They had a tightly riveted core in the seat. You know, the kind of waxy cover. The rivets had to be removed with a chisel and then examined to see if the wood underneath was in good condition. The seat of both chairs had been preserved quite nicely under the core. Otherwise there were scratches and dents in the frame parts of the chair, which had to be repaired...
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Fixing it
I've been a professional restorer of old furniture for four months now with a solid learn-by-doing method. In the past I have designed and made my own shelves, nails and boxes, but as a new breeze, with the guidance of my carpenter father, I now also refurbish furniture for clients. I've received design classics in shabby condition, which have then been sanded off old paint or varnish, plastered over dents and chips, and finally painted white for a fresh...
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