lion's head and claw feet

Here is a really solid old chair. 

 This ones got some real age to it.

An upholsterer got a hold of this one and created a cover up.

 

               There was 2 layers of tacks and staples plus layers of cotton and upholstery.

The tailoring cuts were shortcut from the original design.

 

All those layers gave the chair a sloppy overstuffed look.

I thinned out the lines back the way they originally were.

 The tailoring cuts for the arms, seat, and back, got quite complex underneath the arms at the back.

 

Thanks for looking.