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1920's Leather Arm Chair - case study

The chair shown in original condition the leather broken with deformed fillings.
Worn fabric cushion detail of patching on arm.
Original straw filling characteristic of this age of upholstered chairs.
The chair shown in original condition the leather broken with deformed fillings. Worn fabric cushion detail of patching on arm. Original straw filling characteristic of this age of upholstered chairs.
Back to the frame showing rails and internal construction corner block and supports added.
Foundation webbing supports to seat new springs installed sewn and laced to the frame.
One of 3 hides (126sqr ft) viewed in natural light to confirm colour and identify scars and holes.
Back to the frame showing rails and internal construction corner block and supports added. Foundation webbing supports to seat new springs installed sewn and laced to the frame. One of 3 hides (126sqr ft) viewed in natural light to confirm colour and identify scars and holes.
Sewing the seat platforms encapsulating filling to prevent movement.
The chair with 1st stuffing of coir fibre on the back and inside arms and seat in leather.
The tailored back assembly shown before securing the frame piped collars and flies to give clean fit.
Sewing the seat platforms encapsulating filling to prevent movement. The chair with 1st stuffing of coir fibre on the back and inside arms and seat in leather. The tailored back assembly shown before securing the frame piped collars and flies to give clean fit.
 


The Upholstery Workshop - Case Study: 1920s Leather Arm Chair. The finished chair with nailed arm facings polished bun feet and sprung seat cushion in leather.

The finished chair with nailed arm facings polished bun feet and sprung seat cushion in leather.

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