We like Lane tables. They are extremely well-built and are one of the most attractive and unique lines of furniture. We found this end table […]
Author: Retrorefitter
Drexel “Declaration” by Kipp Stewart & Stewart McDougall – Ceramic Drawer Pulls
In a situation where it is not possible to recreate or manufacture a missing piece, like a drawer pull, the next best thing is to […]
George Nelson Basic Cabinet Series – Wooden Drawer Knob
One of our more challenging retrorefits was a George Nelson Dresser that had been cannibalized for its legs and drawer knobs. The dresser top and […]
Arne Vodder Chair – Brass End Nuts
These beautiful chairs were designed by Arne Vodder in 1956 in Denmark, and were made by France & Daverkosen. Vodder is counted among the most […]
Paul McCobb Desk – Pull Rings
The impetus to make aluminum pull rings for the 1950’s best-selling modernist desk, came from the confluence of two events: I had just enrolled in […]
Handy Button Maker
In years of reconditioning and upholstering, mainly Carter Brothers scoop chairs and George Nelson for Herman Miller headboards, the biggest problem we encountered was missing […]
Steelcase Office Chair Refurbish
Sept 11. 2011 This weekend, my wife and I went to a local school’s rummage sale. Seeing two Steelcase chairs with very worn and drab […]