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Updating a 1940s Kroehler Rocker

I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later. My chance to update a Kroehler rocker has come at last. You may have seen these chairs around…my step-dad has one in his man-cave. I see them listed on Kijiji often. And, unfortunately, I see them curb side on garbage day once in awhile. I’veContinue reading “Updating a 1940s Kroehler Rocker”

Updating an 80s Swivel Rocker

We are all familiar with the 1980s era swivel rocker. Famously outfitted in pink velvet, they must have been at the height of popularity a few decades ago, because there are a lot of these chairs up for sale on Kijiji currently. Oh, they come in other colours; I’ve seen orange, silver and blue, butContinue reading “Updating an 80s Swivel Rocker”

The Kroehler Chair Happiness Project

I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day… Doesn’t this colour just make you wanna sing out? No? Well, then you probably wouldn’t want to be with me in my studio today. It’s rainy and I’m singing. This current project is for a fellow Kroehler enthusiast. He found this chair at Value Village for $9.99!! WhyContinue reading “The Kroehler Chair Happiness Project”