Sneak Peek: Bentwood Projects from Martha Stewart Living

Bentwood redux. We received a pdf preview of a feature from the upcoming issue of Martha Stewart Living. Entitled "A Classic's New Curve", it is an eight page how-to extravaganza on creating new pieces from the ubiquitous flea market staple, the Bentwood chair.

Fritz Karch, collecting editorial director at MSL decided to design the series of projects mainly based on parts salvaged from Bentwood chairs that have seen better days - those that are too rickety for use or whose caning seats are shot.

These neglected chairs can often be found inexpensively, and Karch has developed flexible projects that reflect the beauty of the original chairs - it's a good, clippable DIY piece that includes photos, step by step directions and diagrams.

Coming in the August issue of Martha Stewart Living, on newsstands July 16th.

(Thanks Nicole and Chris!)

Comments (1)

Awesome! Finally something cool and usable do with the two Bentwoods that've been living in my garage for years. I'm loving the "half" table and would use it on my balcony. I like the fact that such a consumer-crazy mag like MSL is getting into repurposing. While there are great ideas in the "Good Things" section of MSL, the rest of the mag is generally dedicated to expensive antique collecting and the kind of big-money gut jobs that could only be accomplished w/ trips to the Merch Mart. In any event, no one photographs Depression glass, Maine wrap-around porches, or $100-a-plant "Ladies Slippers" like the team at MSL!

posted by lfw1031 on July 13th 2007 at 5:08am
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