This beautiful English slipper chair dates from the late Victorian period. These chairs were traditionally used in women’s bedrooms as maids helped them put on their slippers. The frame of this example was ebonised, sitting on four short legs with casters.
The old cover had ripped and had been removed. The history suggested that the original cover of the inner back and seat was a single piece of fabric, attached without pleats or creasing. That looks to be a challenge!
The frame had a break which was repaired and scratches and wear to the ebonised finish were touched up. Ready for a new cover!
The new fabric was placed over the chair, positioned symmetrically.
Pressing down in the centre of the curve, the fabric was secured on either side.
The stapling was extended forward along the seat and up along the back.
The centre of the front was pulled hard forward and secured under the seat and similarly at the top of the back.
The corners of seat and back were pulled diagonally and the fabric secured all round.
The excess fabric was trimmed off. A second piece of fabric was added over the outer back.
Double piping was added on either side extending from under the front, over the top, finishing under the back.
An undercloth was added to complete the project.
Interesting projects on such unusual chairs create their own challenges.
But once complete and looking great, provide a very positive feeling of satisfaction.
The Galleries have many images of different styles of chairs from the 18th century to the turn of this, the 21st century.
JBerryUpholstery has many examples of furniture Recovering and Restoration and also Soft Furnishings to add to or complement the finished items. You can see pictures of these in the Galleries– Recovering Gallery, Restoration Gallery, Soft Furnishings Gallery and Transformations.
If you have some upholstery that is in need of a bit of TLC or you are interested in Soft Furnishings then please contact us.
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