This Morris Chair came to us in bad shape. The finish on the wood was failing and had turned a dusty color or was just worn off. The casters on the legs ware missing as well. We began of course by stripping the chair in our immersion system which got the wood very clean and ready for prep sanding. The chair originally had a dark stain on it, and while the chair's owner could have chosen any stain, they decided to go with something that would have been similar to the original color. The color they chose is Walnut, and over that it has a Satin Finish.
After the finishing was completed, the old holes for the casters were drilled out, filled with dowels and then re drilled so that new brass casters would fit securely. Now all it needs is a new padded seat and back and it will be ready to grace any room!
Morris Chairs were first marketed in 1866 by William Morris and is one of the original 'recliner' style chairs. The chairs featured a hinged back, set between two un-upholstered arms. The angle of the back could be adjusted through a row of holes, pegs or notches in each arm. Reproductions are still made today, but they generally have a lighter wood stain, and simple oak slats instead of the decorative spindles under the arms.
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