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| French late 19th Century gilt chair in original tapestry. Original seat cushion missing, traceable by “well” area to support position of feather cushion. |
A reinforced or stitched edge is visible to the seat. The Gilt wood work in need of revival, otherwise the frame is structurally sound. |
As a none-sprung seat this chair requires a foundation of close webbing and heavy hessian. |
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| Loops of twine/stuffing ties are inserted with a low but dense layer of horse hair to wings, arms and back. The shape is refined to a lower level towards the finished edges. |
After the horse hair shapes are built a layer of wadding is applied to all areas, with calico being secured over this to achieve a final shape. |
The various fabric component parts – arms, back, wings and seats are tacked and cut over the rails ready for the external closing and cushion making. |
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| With all the internal parts secured the seat is lightly stuffed so not to lose the well for the cushion. |
The seat fabric is reinforced by quilting, with the front seat platform being hand sewn in place. |
Machine sewing the seat cushion borders. |
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| The client decided, although modern in nature, that piping was the best option keeping the finishing elements simple and also strengthening the seams. |
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