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.
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!
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.