The restoration and refining of this style is not for everyone. 😁
Erik Buch Medel #49 in teak, restored and reupholstered in black leather.
We have seen a lot of questions asking about how to restore and reupholster the backs of the Erik Buch dining chairs.
We can’t show you all our secrets, but most are here.
We hand stitch the backs of Erik Buch Model #49 and Model #50
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The paperboard backing, is not to be reused. The paperboard gives the smooth look on the back side of the seat back. We use new paper board to cut out new ones.
The paper board in every chair we have restored is new. Newly had cut.
The original backs have one or two pieces original wool cutoffs as coushioning material between the paper board and the board.The wool fabrics shows how beautiful and nice it was/is.Erik Buch seat board, there is no secret in removing the staples, one by one is the only answer.
All the staples are hand removed. ALL of them.
Sometimes, we reuse the wool fabric found inside the upholstered backs.Sometimes one piece, sometimes two.Reatored Erik Buck Model #49 in oak.Reatored and reupholstered Erik Buck Model #49 in oak.Reatored and reupholstered Erik Buck Model #49 in oak and black leather. The back side is hand stitched.Reupholstered backs in faux leather.Erik Buch Model #49, model #50. Hand stitched.
The back side of the backs have to be skillfully attached.
We have seen different variations.
Metal clips are common.
I also encountered lead metal strips (belts) to function as the metal clips to hold the backs in place.
Erik Buch Model #49 back with metal clips and without paperboard backing.The previous upholster was clearly not very amused about working on this one 😂Erik Buck model #49, in oak, restored and reupholstered in black leather.Erik Buck model #49 in rosewood finish. Some of them are in solid rosewood. Some teak or other hardwood finished to have the effect of rosewood.Erik Buck model #50 in rosewood finish, restored and reupholstered in faux leather.
We will continue to hand stitch the backs. We like the result very much. Our customers have not complained either, which is a great thing. 😀
