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Flips, Flips

Photo by: Philip Friedman

Philip Friedman

Materials Needed

Step 1

Refresh the wood armrests with wood furniture polish (we used Old English Scratch Cover) and polish the metal base.

Step 2

Head to a professional upholsterer.

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