Anyone interest in a commission?

[Robert LaPlaca]

A client recently approached me, wanting me to ‘modernize’ a very traditional dining room set that was recently gifted to them from their parents. The clients’ taste runs much more modern, they were hoping that I would be interested in taking on a commission to transform the dining room set.

Unfortunately, I have neither the bandwidth, nor the room to take on such a large transformation project. I promised the client that I would attempt to help them find someone that would be willing and able to take on such a project.

The dining room set consists of a table, eight chairs, credenza, and a sideboard (pictures are attached).

If you are interested, please DM (PM for older folks), I can put you in touch directly with the client to discuss the details.

 

[creasman]

Are you saying they want to rework the set they have instead of buying/commissioning a new set?

 

[Robert LaPlaca]

Are you saying they want to rework the set they have instead of buying/commissioning a new set?

They want the pictured dining room set reworked to be ‘more modern’..

 

[Melinapex]

All I can think of….
https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/157/itsatrap.jpg

 

[Martin Roper]

I think the time, effort, and cost of materials required to make all that look "modern" would be better spent just building something from scratch. Rather than making that stuff look modern, I think the best one could succeed in doing is making it look less old.

 

[Wilsoncb]

I’m guessing they want to paint it forest green and black…which would be a shame. Otherwise, I don’t see what you could physically do to make it modern.

 

[Ricksmi]

I have to agree with Martin stripping and new woodwork and finishing to make it look modern will take a large amount of time and work. What is modern can be very subjective.

 

[McRabbet]

If what we see is a well-built set with quality materials and craftsmanship, then the proposal is a travesty.

 

[Hjanes]

Agree. They need to find someone who appreciates it as is. Sell it, add some bucks and buy or have something built to their liking.

 

[HITCH-]

If what we see is a well-built set with quality materials and craftsmanship, then the proposal is a travesty.

Agreed
Sell this to someone who appreciates what it is and then they can buy the "modern" set that they desire from Ikea.

 

[Warped Woodwerks]

Eeesh! I wouldn't want to hack that set! Such beautiful looking pieces.

Like some have already mentioned, I would sell that set to someone that appreciates the set for what it is and not mess with "modernizing" it.

Take the money from that sale and ask someone to commission some pieces from the ground up.

 

[fairweather woodworking]

A client recently approached me, wanting me to ‘modernize’ a very traditional dining room set that was recently gifted to them from their parents. The clients’ taste runs much more modern, they were hoping that I would be interested in taking on a commission to transform the dining room set.

Unfortunately, I have neither the bandwidth, nor the room to take on such a large transformation project. I promised the client that I would attempt to help them find someone that would be willing and able to take on such a project.

The dining room set consists of a table, eight chairs, credenza, and a sideboard (pictures are attached).

If you are interested, please DM (PM for older folks), I can put you in touch directly with the client to discuss the details.

What does "Modernize" mean? Did they give you a photo or sketch of what they are looking to change? I agree with Melinapex, it sure sounds like a trap/fishy to me as well.

 

[tghsmith]

add a phone charger pad somewhere and call it modernized.. that will be 5000$ please..