Generally, each project is given a different name so they can be easily found – but in this case an exception! Rattan Chair #2. Read on! For the first Rattan Chair, click here.
The first and older example had a loose seat cushion supported by webbing, while this more recently made chair had a fixed seat on a separate wooden frame supported by zigzag springs. And while the first had the back completely covered in fabric, the back of this second one was a framed fabric panel. And the arms are different too. So, as normal, even chairs that may at first glance appear similar, in reality they are very different.
This generously proportioned rattan chair was in need of a new cover. The seat stuffings were very thin and needed addressing. Additionally, some of the polish work at the back had faded and there was superficial damage to some of the colouring of the rattan and at various points around the frame – so some work there too.
With the chair on it’s back the undercloth was removed giving access to the seat base. The screws were undone and the seat lifted out.
The double piping trim across the front was removed, followed by the cover.
The yellow foam under the fabric was turning to dust and was discarded.
A second layer though was OK as was the foam edge roll – they were both retained.
The back had double piping stapled on around three sides.
The piping was removed and then the fabric.
Below this was a thin layer of yellow foam glued to a backing of card.
The backing was removed to give access to the back fabric.
That was freed of staples and removed.
With the seat cleared of fabric, the frame was cleaned and polished, taking particular care of faded areas at the back.
The seat frame was cleaned, keeping the second sheet of foam and foam edge.
Rubberised horse hair was added and then covered in woolguard.
The seat back was remade from the back, starting with cover fabric.
Polyester wadding was added over the fabric, then webbing to give support plus padding and covered at the front with more polyester wadding.
Cover fabric was added to the seat with double piping along the front.
Fabric was added to the back, edged with double piping.
The seat was screwed back on the frame and a new undercover added to complete the project.
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