Chair Rescue

Three of our editors give their old chairs an overhaul -- and learn a few valuable lessons along the way.

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Senior Editor Lydia Somerville's Caned-Back Chair

I've had these antique caned-back chairs for years, and poor maintenance had left them in sorry shape. The brown leather had split and torn, and toddler fingers had removed half the exposed stuffing.

They needed some serious help, not only to look better but also to survive for the next generation.

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Chair Rescue

Three of our editors give their old chairs an overhaul -- and learn a few valuable lessons along the way.

Sad Seat