Our newest Project for class involves us selecting an old chair and refurbishing it, whether that includes repainting, staining, or even reupholstering the chair. In my case, I have a very old wooden chair that my grandmother has given me. She is convinced that it was handmade by one of our ancestors. I’ve tried to research what type of chair it is but so far I’ve had no luck. More info on it’s history to come later. Here are some pictures of the chair and it’s current state.
Also a part of this project was to define several terms relating to chairs.
| Arm | Part of chair designed to rest arms on. |
| Arm Post/ Upright | Supports the Arm |
| Back Post/ Upright | Supports the back of chair |
| Crest/ Top Rail | Rail connecting two back posts allowing for a backrest to be made |
| Legs | Posts that elevate the chair |
| Seat Rail | Rails that connect the legs allowing for a seat to be made |
| Spindle | Cylindrical shaft |
| Splat | Vertical element of Backrest |
| Stretcher | Support rails that join the legs |
| Seat | What the user sits on |
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As mentioned earlier, the history of my chair is coming soon!
God Bless,
K
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