Re-upholstery of a Jason Recliner Chair

By Frank Parker

reupholster Jason recliner Perth
reupholster Jason recliner Perth

Transforming the Classic Jason Recliner

Jason recliner chairs are an iconic piece of Australian furniture valued for their quality craftsmanship and durability, making them sought after to this day. This restoration aimed to preserve the chair’s structure for future generations to come.

The Origin of Jason Recliners

Jason chairs were manufactured under license from Lazy Boy in Munro Michigan. The factory operated in Welshpool WA from the mid 1960s through to about 1990. These chairs were known for featuring a very robust and unique mechanism. The business was owned and managed by the Bridge family with the chairs distributed around Australia and at its peak they were also exported.

This is Our Restoration Process

  • The chair was completely stripped and the mechanism cleaned and lubricated
  • The show-wood rocker base and the turned wing sections were sanded and re-lacquered dark walnut
  • The back zig zag springs were linked
  • New hessian was layered over the seat springs
  • New high density padding was laminated onto the body
  • New polyester encased premium cushioning was fabricated and
  • The chair was then re-upholstered to the same finish in an English Heritage Linen
This chair was also of sentimental value as it previously belonged to our client’s father. We wish her many years of memorable moments in this special chair.
Call us Today to Find Out About Restoring Your Chair

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