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This example was re-upholstered in plywood in the 1960 or 70s.
It had developed a wobble and decisions had to be made about its future.

 

 

 

Removing the plywood revealed that some of the original frame had been replaced badly.

 

 

 

 

But worse, old plywood attracts woodworm which destroyed much of the remaining frame. Mahogany is practically immune to woodworm attack so the show-wood was unharmed except for the loss of one of the scrolls where the arm joins the back

 

 

A new frame was built in seasoned Ash to fit the mahogany show-wood

 

 

 

 

With a new stable frame, upholstery was a fairly straightforward process: The horsehair stuffing is supported by coil springs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally the finishing fabric is applied and the chair is returned to its former glory.