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before & after

Before & After

Posted by brandy in Antiques, authentic bark, Mid-Century Modern, Restorations, Splint weave

A picture’s worth a thousand words.  Here are some of our more amazing transformations.  Many thanks to Bob Haase for the refinish on the rocker, and Joanne O’Sullivan for the lovely article in Carolina Home + Garden which resulted in the commission of the colorful chair.

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