I’ve recently taken on the restoration of a beautiful 19th century armchair that was almost beyond saving. It had a lot of damage, but I found that using a combination of hide glue for the joints and traditional upholstery techniques made a huge difference. I’d love to hear if anyone has experience with similar projects or can recommend specific techniques for preserving delicate fabrics.
I recently restored a similar chair and found that applying a light beeswax finish after reupholstering really brings out the wood grain and adds protection. You mentioned loving to hear about experiences — have you tried that yet?
That’s awesome! I’ve found that using a vacuum to remove dust from joints before applying hide glue can really help with adhesion. Have you considered trying some natural oils on the wood afterward?