This set of three custom built chairs with wicker side arms were made quite a while ago.
The owner chose two fabrics from my fabric library.
There was lots of staples to pull out of deeper channels on the inside back.
The foams were still in great shape.
A stretch Seat webbing was developed for the upholstery industry 30 years ago or so.
The webbing only serves for 20 years and then tends to breakdown.
Traditional jewt webbing is what's called for here.
And a top coat of fabric.
Steam brings upholstery foam back to its original shape after being set in place for 30 years.
Plenty of life left in this foam.
The plates are ready now for a half coat of cotton on top of the foam.
And to tailor up this finished upholstery fabric.
All the buttons are tufted in place, and the plates are ready to go back on to the frames.
Quite a bit of tailoring to put it away the fabric edges in place.
The owner and I looked over the wood when she dropped off the pieces. The wood looked acceptable then, but after upholstering they sure needed a good touchup.
These chairs sure are functionable. They have a great sitting height and depth.
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