Specific Expertise for Your Masterpieces Certain chairs require far more than simple reupholstery. We master the rare techniques necessary for restoring furniture icons, from working with full-grain leather to the complexities of integral tufting.

Furniture Categories

• The Club Chair: Moustache, Gendarme Hat, Chesterfield styles.
• Tufting (Capitonnage): Crapaud (Slipper) chairs, Chesterfield sofas, Tufted headboards.
• Style Seating: Reclining Voltaire chairs, Napoleon III fireside chairs.

Specialized Methodology

• Basane Leather Work: Application of wet sheepskin (basane), shaping under tension, slow drying.
• Hand Patina: Artisanal coloring and waxing to recreate the authentic aged leather look.
• Tufting: Folding technique and deep-buttoning (diamond pattern) requiring millimetric precision.

Sourcing and Materials

• Premium Leathers: French vegetable-tanned basane, full-grain leathers.
• Trimmings: Fringes, piping, and decorative nails adapted to Napoleon III or Art Deco styles.

Logistics and Support

• Drying Times: Accounting for incompressible drying times for patinas and glues.
• Transport: Reinforced protection for freshly patinated leathers.

Cost Considerations

• Personalized Quote: Price varies depending on the condition of the frame (often invisible before stripping).
• Added Value: Proper restoration maintains or increases the market value of these iconic pieces.