In
reinterpretation we
usually work with pieces that have previously been stripped and repaired
inappropriately or are terribly damaged from
years of sitting in
the south 40, to the point where the intrinsic value of the finish or innards or
both has been damaged.
For instance, Katie painted a beautiful credenza, shown
left, because when we bought it someone had stripped it with both sanding and
some sort of radical thinner, then refinished it in a poor pecan stain that was
already lifting. We had nothing to loose; we laid a clear protective
barrier upon the piece, then she had fun with the shapes and colors.
We will not reinterpret valuable pieces
unless the reinterpretation can be reversed,
and if the process is thoroughly discussed in advance. An example might be
in a reinterpretation of the upholstery, if the original stuffings have been
destroyed by a poor upholsterer. We will not harm vintage pieces of history!
Reinterpretation
often
involves a departure from the historical intention of
the piece, but not always, and at MPF, this often involves
a sense of whimsy and humor!
We
work with the inherent qualities of the original designer to give
it new life as we might want to see it today - with humor, with style, and often
with a sense of beauty it didn't experience
in the old days! The pieces inspire us! We do unusual wood finishes,
outrageous fabrics & trims, and we keep the integrity of the interiors where
ever we can!
Visit our
Case Studies, below, and
Before and After photos, both
Upholstered and
Painted! The purpose of these pages is to
familiarize our potential clients with the reinterpretation process and techniques.
Please excuse the longer download time on these pages; we try to keep the pages
under 60 seconds each.
Reinterpretation Portfolio
If
you have a comfortable sofa that needs a face lift, or found a broken down
garage sale piece that you see potential in, take a look at some of the pieces
we have reinterpreted with fun and elegance! The $3 garage sale chair,
left, had a shattered lag, and had been stripped of its original finish.
We gave it new life.
On these and connecting pages, left, we
will walk you through numerous reinterpreted pieces:
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