To the parts of the chair that are modified from original I've applyed Lattice modifies from modifier list in Modify Panel and select “joint only verticesâ€.
In Joint group I set Geodesic Base type to Icosa and set radius =0,5; segments =2; Material ID =2.
I checked the smooth check box too.
step 3 of 4
I've added V-Ray plane (floor) a great golden ball and 2 invisible lights without reflections.
step 4 of 4
I've used golden textures (chair and ball) and wood floor from http://www.lemog.fr/lemog_textures/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=1