We took the grasshopper chair to the upholsterer last weekend.
I was a little sad to see him go. There’s so much life and history behind that chair, it’s almost as if he’s a person. Okay, maybe not a person, but definitely like a pet. Maybe because it’s called grasshopper, and when I was younger I always tried to keep grasshoppers as pets.
Anyway, in a few short weeks he’ll be back as good as new, well-groomed and sporting this awesome new fabric:
Maharam Steelcut Trio #533
Stay tuned!
And if you’re interested, find info about the chair, and the original look we are going for, at the Knoll Museum website.
are you doing it yourself? I hope so!
Oh heavens no! Eero Saarinen would be deeply insulted if someone of my skill level tried to reupholster one of his pieces! 🙂
Not a pet so much as a part of the family history. I can remember when my feet barely hung off the edge. 🙂 There is a big empty spot in the Living Room.
@Tiffany: We discussed doing the project ourselves, and decided that this is one of those pieces that you let the professionals handle.
Can't wait for the update photos!!!!
Can't wait to see it finished!