Smart, Very Smart

Smart, Very smart is the title to this post. This recliner is one of the first mechanical recliners made. Done right with no over engineering involved. Probably from 1890's to 1910. And has it stood the test of time. One puts a footstool in matching fabric and you won't be looking ever for another chair to relax in. This was built to last.

 An upholsterer replaced the natural stuffings with foam and polywrap. Synthetics don't last like traditional stuffings.  A lot of shops replace stuffings. It does not do a piece of furniture any favors putting in synthetics.

I'll do what is practical to clean up the stuffings.

 Here is some proper filler for good nailing line.

This stain and sealer does the wood a lot of favor.

After application on all the finished wood the patina is still there. Wouldn't want to make it look like a reproduction piece.

Here the new fabric is laid out for plotting and cutting.

Here is the natural cotton added to the base. With a full liner upholstered to set the stuffings.

And another half coat to top it with the blue finish fabric.

 Here is the inside back. I accented the stuffings at the headrest and at the lumbar for support.

 Here is the narrow inside back. Nice and thin. Don't wanna overstuff traditional furniture. Thats for disposable seating.

A shot of the nice clean lines with the matching gimp. No glue to be seen.

 What a joy to work this one up.

Thanks for looking!