{"id":3403,"date":"2026-05-24T14:27:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T13:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ingebroekman.nl\/?post_type=jetpack-portfolio&p=3403"},"modified":"2026-05-24T14:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T13:34:47","slug":"the-art-of-upholstery","status":"publish","type":"jetpack-portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.ingebroekman.nl\/?portfolio=the-art-of-upholstery&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Upholstery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over two years ago, I received this chair from friends. The house needed clearing out\u2026 perhaps I would be interested? This turned out to be the beginning of the longest-running restoration project to date since we started the project. Upholstering, can we do that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: all material (except for the springs and webbing) from the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: repair the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: new webbing for the seat; modern method for the back and armrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: build up the seat layer by layer, with the upholstery fabric as the final layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: build up the back and armrests layer by layer using cold foam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: sew the panels together from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7: finish and apply decorative nails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? A rebuilt chair that was made in the first half of the twentieth century. Not perfect (symmetrical), but structurally very good, a great success in terms of comfort, but above all\u2026 a feast for the eyes (although tastes can naturally differ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We considered admitting defeat to this chair several times, but persevered nonetheless. Complex challenges were the connections between the parts and the sequence of materials, especially between the back\/armrests and the seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the result of many hours of ‘quality time’. It is difficult to put a price on it; if you are interested, please leave a message. We would love to see the chair in a nice spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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