It's been a while since I have a upholstered a traditional overstuffed chair. This one was recently restored I'm guessing 25 years ago. There won't be much restoration work on this one.
The flame stitch design has been around for probably 150 years. Back 20 years ago I used to work up a lot of it. There is quite a bit of tailoring to get this put up correctly.
This matching ottoman that goes with the chair has great design, with coil Springs and natural stuffings.
With a 3 inch belting that wraps around the base sure helps to flare up the fabric design.
And of course, mirror cut arm fronts left and right.
Below shows the top of the seat cushion, matching with the belting of the seat cushion, matching with the front of the nosing on the deck, matching the lower belting on the frame.
Below shows the outside arms in the outside back tailor set together.
The top of belting for the inside back matched and centered.
Nice soft multi colored gimp that matches the colors of the flames stitch, topped off with antique decorative tacks.
All the exposed wood was freshened up with Howard's restore a finish.
A point was made not to remove all the nice patina that has been accumulated over the decades.
This piece probably close to 100 years old or more, now has some Great traditional fabric that has stood the test of time.
This chair with the matching ottoman sure would make a great daily chair.
Arm covers and a throw for the Ottoman, will double the Service life of the fabric.
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