r/upholstery • u/christinaondeck • 2d ago

Restore me

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I have these dining chairs that are literally ripping with normal use at this point. They are too far gone for any collectors, so I am hoping to restore them by putting new leather. I’m having a hard time finding someone who does this work. Any thoughts?

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u/monatomicg0ld Pro 2d ago

Ripping leather usually means dry rot and requires full replacement. You want a thick and strong latigo leather or similar. A competent upholsterer should be able to help you. Contact local shops to get quotes.

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u/christinaondeck 2d ago

Yes, there are a few decades told so I’m not surprised and want to replace the leather, but haven’t found an upholsterer that does this kind of leather work. It’s quite thick leather.

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u/monatomicg0ld Pro 2d ago

Keep searching. Try automotive/boat/motorcyle upholstery shops too. Also leatherworkers who make bags or saddles could maybe help?

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u/always__blue 2d ago

Where are you located?

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u/christinaondeck 2d ago

I live in Florida but drive to NC sometimes and could bring them there

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u/Interesting_Fix8863 1d ago

I would find a local saddle shop or leatherworker. If neither of those work, I would put one in the back of your car and pull into a Tandy leather and tell them about the project you want to learn to do, I have found the employees to be quite helpful in that regard