The Scrap corner
Every workshop has a space where bits of leftover material from different projects all build-up together. Come explore our little scrap corner as we reflect on and remember some beautiful projects from the past.
The Marcel Breuer Wassily Chair Repair and Restoration
Our Total Leather Care team has had a close relationship with the Wassily chair since our companies founding in 1988. Everything from leather restoration, maintenance and complete panel replacement has been performed by our craftsman.
Oil Stains on leather
One of the most difficult types of stains or “damage” to work with on leather is natural oils that can accumulate on the surface of the leather in areas make direct contact with the body, such as the armrests, headrest and leg rest areas of chairs and sofas.
Repairing dog Scratches on leather
We love our furry friends, however we know that they can get into mischief and add wear and tear to leather furniture pieces.
Ralph Lauren “Writer’s Chair”
The Ralph Lauren Writers Chair is a timeless masterpiece that balances style and utility. These chairs are a pleasure to work on and restore.
Chesterfield sofa restoration
We have been repairing an restoring chesterfield sofas since our company’s inception in the late 80s. These pieces are classics and once our restorations are complete, our clients are able to enjoy them for many years to come.
Restoring Leather Tables & Leather INlay
Our technical experts have been repairing and restoring leather inlay and leather marquetry since our company’s inception. From leather desks to leather tables the team at Total Leather Care have you covered.
reviving the first nations spirit
Our team here at Total Leather Care was recently tasked with restoring a vintage Native American themed buckskin leather lounge chair and ottoman. This project was not only a labor of love, but our way of preserving a unique piece of 1960s Native American art work.
Hancock & Moore recliner Restoration
Since 1981, Hancock & Moore has been producing some of the finest, American-made leather furniture in the industry, like this dapper recliner which recently made it to our Houston workshop. It’s easy to imagine the owner of this chair enjoying many a contemplative evening relaxing in this fantastic piece. Of course, well-loved furniture necessarily shows its age as time passes, and each piece will need a bit of sprucing up every so often. Our team is always excited for an opportunity to restore pieces with solid bones, crafted by some of the greatest furniture manufacturers in the business, and this recliner was no exception!
Hygge comes to a houston restaurant
There is nothing quite like seeing a room warmly imbued with that special coziness that the Danes term “hygge.” Perhaps it is something about the festive season - crackling firewood, wool blankets, a roast in the oven - that put us in the mood for this winter refresh of a local Houston restaurant. Our team leaned into the holiday spirit while working to restore the fine leather seating throughout this space, giving it back its original, inviting and convivial charm.
the iconic barcelona chair
Our team at Total Leather Care has been repairing, restoring and re-upholstering Barcelona chairs and ottomans at our Houston furniture repair shop since our start in the late 80s.
Headboard Reupholstery project
Our team at Total Leather Care recently reupholstered a headboard for a client that was unfortunately constructed in a poor quality “bi-cast leather.”
Mararlunga sofa and chair set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Our team recently undertook the restoration of a vintage Maralunga sofa and chair set by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. Come checkout the results!
Restoring a ranch home Bar & dining chair set
Our team recently completed a re-upholstery/restoration project of an antique dining chair and barstool set. The goal of the project was to re-upholster the old worn material with new top grain leather panels and yet still preserve the patinaed look of a well loved ranch dining chair and barstool.
Feeling Those Vintage Leather Vibes
Take a sneak peek at this swanky seventies sofa that we restored in our Houston workshop. This charmer is a landmark bit of design history. Known as the Anfibio convertible sofa, it was designed by Alessandro Becchi in 1972 and has been produced by Giovannetti in Italy every since. We took this baby from garage man-cave status to museum-worthy in just a few short weeks.
Whoops! When Accidents Happen
Oops! Eek! Ah! Whoops! Nooo! These are all cries that we are familiar with in the leather repair and restoration business, but don’t worry because our team is here to help. Check out this nearly magical repair project that our craftsmen took on recently to revitalize an aniline dyed leather banquette that suffered an unfortunate run-in with hot candle wax.
Restoring a Midcentury Masterpiece
Join us as we stand in awe of this incredible white leather chaise lounger designed by the famous Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Our team was privileged to perform the restoration work on this iconic piece and were able to clean and condition the leather to return its subtle splendor.
Restoring an Antique Camel Saddle
Just in time for the holy month of Ramadan, we had the privilege to restore an antique camel saddle - one of the more unique pieces we have had in the shop as of late. While leather repair is like a science, leather restoration is best described as an art form, one our craftsmen were excited to exercise on this piece.
Reupholstering a Brazilian Sofa
Lucky us! We had the opportunity to do a full leather reupholstery job on this incredible, Brazilian-esque three-seater lounge sofa. It was a pleasure to take this piece from its original worn vinyl to this stunning leather with a 1970s vintage vibe.