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Does the cushion have a zipper? Wash it with lots of baking soda (avoid the dryer), and see if you still dig the fabric and its color, and consider retaining the seat cushion before proceeding further. I'm certainly no pro (I don't even have--nor would you really need-- a sewing machine) but I just finished recovering a similar chair and it was totally worth it. Google and print a couple of Joann's coupons, get yourself some new foam and fabric, and recover it. There are several bodacious tutorials on AT, and even if you decide to toss out the seat cushion cover, you can definitely restore this little guy. Best of luck!

@prairieportia: I can't thank you enough for passing along the Patricia Wells suggestion! I made it just the other night for a casual dinner party, and they were a HUGE hit!!! :D Trying it again tonight, but going to complicate things by marinading the chicken first in buttermilk..

Love this!

Wood ash? Would you mind elaborating?

IMHO, when it comes to removing tarnish from silver plated pieces (even heavy tarnish) I stick to a simple recipe:

Begin by lining a plastic or ceramic container with aluminum foil.

Next, *carefully* pour a several cups of piping hot water into the container (I try to avoid filling it to the brim).

Add in a couple of heaped spoonfuls of baking soda (*it will likely fizz, slightly).

Carefully place a tarnished item or two into the basin, and, you should see the tarnish disappear within a matter of minutes! :)

*This is a good time to put on gloves* Then, remove the item(s) from the h2o + b-soda bath, and using a clean and dry washcloth, polish as much as is needed, to achieve the level of luster you like :)

*FYI: if it's an heirloom piece or a valuable antique, I strongly suggest further research: you may need to be far more gentle during the cleaning process, than I have outlined here.

Woah. The lamp was "classy" before the re-do.

Mmm!! Looks delicious! :)