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Title: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: begonia032 on October 05, 2013, 04:55:34 PM

I found this in the loft of the barn thought it was kind of interesting it has a leather seat, something I have not seen before. Someone has painted it at some point, thinking about taking the paint off and refinishing, any ideas or comments. (http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a607/begonia032/ranchfinds001_zps1f779c88.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/begonia032/media/ranchfinds001_zps1f779c88.jpg.html)       (http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a607/begonia032/ranchfinds002_zps717315d9.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/begonia032/media/ranchfinds002_zps717315d9.jpg.html)  (http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a607/begonia032/ranchfinds005_zpsa9a8988e.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/begonia032/media/ranchfinds005_zpsa9a8988e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: bigwull on October 05, 2013, 05:27:38 PM

don,t think this is the original seat...most lilkely its been rattan...thats rotted or was broken..and they,ve replaced it with leather...

Title: Re: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: mart on October 05, 2013, 07:51:56 PM

I wouldn`t bet on that seat being real leather !!  They made faux leather out of a pressed fiber !! May have had sheet caning and when it wore out they replaced it with this one !!  You can still buy those seats !!

Title: Re: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: begonia032 on October 05, 2013, 08:37:56 PM

Quote from: mart on October 05, 2013, 07:51:56 PM

I wouldn`t bet on that seat being real leather !!  They made faux leather out of a pressed fiber !! May have had sheet caning and when it wore out they replaced it with this one !!  You can still buy those seats !!

That's good to know, i still think is kinda cool. Going to refinish it, any ideas of an easy was to get all that ugly paint off lol

Title: Re: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: cogar on October 06, 2013, 03:22:40 AM

The easiest way is to find a place to get it "dipped".

Otherwise, a good "liquid" paint remover and a wire brush.

Title: Re: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: bigwull on October 06, 2013, 05:05:02 AM

Dipping is ok.....as long as the chair is not made of Oak....for if it is the oak will turn black....and then it,ll be a case of...Aargh!!.....that was Mart,s fault.... ;D

Title: Re: more barn finds .... rocking chair with leather seat
Post by: begonia032 on October 06, 2013, 06:01:57 PM

Quote from: bigwull on October 06, 2013, 05:05:02 AM

Dipping is ok.....as long as the chair is not made of Oak....for if it is the oak will turn black....and then it,ll be a case of...Aargh!!.....that was Mart,s fault.... ;D

lol ok ty I will try to avoid the ARRGGGGG!