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!
The objective of this restoration project was to maintain as much of the original leather as possible, while replacing the damaged and worn pieces. A common type of damage we see to leather furniture is due to oil build up on the leather surface, typically near the headrest or on the arms of a piece, which manifests as dark spots of increased wear. Our craftsmen carefully removed the leather upholstery and decorative nailhead tacks to assess the damage to each panel. In this case, the team was able to salvage and restore nearly 60% of the original leather, while replacing panels on the arms, headrest, and seating area. The replacement leather was sourced to match the thickness and texture of the original Hancock & Moore hides and was custom-dyed to a precise match of the existing base and print color scheme. Next, a durable matte topcoat was applied to provide extra protection against future damage, and additional padding was added to refurbish the backrest and seating area restoring the original, plush look of the chair. The result is a comfortable and elegant recliner, rich-in-color and looking like it just emerged from the Hancock & Moore factory.
At Total Leather Care, we want you to confidently enjoy your furniture knowing that it really can last a lifetime. So sit back, kick up your feet, and enjoy without worry or fear - we will be here if you need us!