Back in the day parlor seating was made to be friendly. This Frame with quality stuffings has stood daily use for maybe 50 years. It has been passed down and stayed in a family & in service for three generations now.
The owners chose a nice deep rich tapestry. I described the fabric as casual, but oozes with richness from my fabric library.
I am never afraid to get out my hide glue and clamps. This frame has a little bit of play in it. The number one rule for repairing frames is to do no damage. It is holding up just fine with the slight play and it's the right thing to do to leave it be.
This old timer never had a staple take into it. Most of all the upholstery tacks are removed to keep nice straight simple lines.
The insides taken down for a good inspection. The arm tops needed rebuilding, with all the horse hair retained.
The outsides backed and lined with a thin coat of cotton.
Of course proud set welting to draw out the frame lines.
Nice clean intersections.
A set of surged, deep fitting arm covers included.
An antimacassar was requested. The name comes from Macassar tree oil ,which the oil was used by men back in the day in their hair. The oils would stain fabrics.
Patterned matched.
Pleated in the back to help it stay in place.
I used Quality 2635 foam with a sick poly wrap glued on for the seat cushion.
What a nice sitting height the chair has.
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