Contemporary chairs/sofas

  • Reupholstering Hans Borg Lounge Furniture

    ByFrank Parker
    Authentic Hans Borg Furniture Perth

    The History of Hans Borg Furniture in Perth, WA

    Hans Borg Furniture was a Western Australian furniture manufacturer operating from a factory in Bassendean. Hans Borg Furniture produced bedroom, lounge, dining and occasional furniture from the mid-1960s through to around 1980. The brand became known for its Scandinavian-influenced designs with clean lines and solid construction.

    Today, original Hans Borg pieces are still found in Perth homes, making them ideal candidates for high-quality restoration rather than replacement.

    This original maker’s mark on the furniture confirms the authenticity of the suite we restored.

    Storm Damage to a Classic Perth Home

    We were contacted by our client’s nephew after a severe storm caused the lounge room windows of a large 1970s clinker brick home to blow in.

    The home featured a classic sunken lounge room, where the Hans Borg suite took centre place:

    • 2 x armchairs
    • 2 x three seater lounges
    • Large 4 piece sectional ottoman

    Unfortunately, the furniture sustained extensive glass and water damage, requiring a complete rebuild.

    Rather than replacing the suite, the family after obtaining several quotes for their insurer, chose our business to restore these original pieces for two reasons. One because of our attention to detail in the quoting process. The second reason was because they trusted us.

    The Process for Fixing the Hans Borg Furniture

    Stripping Back the Furniture to the Frame

    The first stage involved carefully stripping the furniture back to its original structure.

    • All existing fabric, padding and internal materials removed
    • Water-damaged chipboard panels replaced
    • Timber frames inspected and retained due to their excellent condition

    This highlights the benefit of well-constructed mid-century furniture, where the original frames are often worth restoring.

    Rebuilding Comfort and Support

    With the frames prepared, we rebuilt the internal structure to ensure long-term durability and comfort.

    • Heavy-grade elastic seat webbing fitted
    • Outside arms lined and reinforced
    • High-density foam body padding laminated

    We then fabricated new cushions, including: polyester-filled, channeled and quilted back cushion inserts and premium foam seat cushions with polyester wrap.

    Reupholstered Hans Borg Arm Chair Perth

    This stage demonstrates the level of detail involved in professional furniture reupholstery by our Team at Parker Interiors. Where both internal structure and external finish are critical to the final result.

    Fabric Selection and Staying True to the Original Design

    The client wanted to maintain the original look and feel of the Hans Borg suite while refreshing the overall finish.
    We worked closely with them to select a suitable fabric, ultimately choosing Zepel Baron Emerald.

    This provided a close match to the original upholstery in both colour and texture, ensuring the finished suite remained true to its mid-century Scandinavian style.

    For more examples of similar projects, see examples of our other pieces of furniture we have restored.

    The Finished Hans Borg Lounge Suite

    The completed suite has been fully restored and is once again the focal point of the home.

    The completed suite has been fully restored and is once again the focal point of the home.

    3 Seater Sofa Hans Borg Reupholstered

    Why Clients Choose Parker Interiors

    Our client obtained several reupholstery quotes through their insurer and ultimately selected Parker Interiors due to our attention to detail and clear communication throughout the quoting process.

    Most importantly, they trusted us to deliver the right outcome.

    • The furniture is beautiful


      Thank you very much, the furniture is beautiful.

       
      Sophie
      City Beach WA   
       
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  • Leather Interiors Reupholstery Project

    ByFrank Parker
    Old leather lounge Perth
    Reupholstered leather lounge Canning Vale

    Background Information

    Leather Interiors were a dominate up-market leather furniture retail store based for many years in Hay Street Subiaco. They manufactured a substantial amount of the furniture they sold.  They also purchased a significant amount of furniture from other leading Perth leather furniture manufacturers.

    Clients Request for Leather Sofa Repair

    Our client contacted us saying they purchased two leather settees from Leather Interiors in 2003. She explained that the sofas received constant heavy use and were overdue for re-upholstery. Our client had decided on selecting a Tasman Tanning leather for their sofas.

    The Leather Reupholstery Process

    First Steps

    These 2 ½ seater settees had indeed seen heavy use however the furniture seemed in good structural condition. We removed all the existing upholstery. We stripped the settees down to the frames which were constructed from Jarrah and plywood. No structural work require was required.

    Webbing and Foam Upgrades

    New seat and back heavy grade elastic webbing was fitted then high-density foam was laminated to the arms and frame bodies including the outside arm and back panels which were lined and padded. Polyester filled channelled and quilted back cushion inserts were fabricated. The premium foam polyester encased seat cushion inserts were fabricated by laminating two grades of foam creating a cushion that progressively firms and ensuring greater longevity.

    Webbing and Foam Upgrades

    New seat and back heavy grade elastic webbing was fitted then high-density foam was laminated to the arms and frame bodies including the outside arm and back panels which were lined and padded. Polyester filled channelled and quilted back cushion inserts were fabricated. The premium foam polyester encased seat cushion inserts were fabricated by laminating two grades of foam creating a cushion that progressively firms and ensuring greater longevity.

    Time for the Tasman Tanning Leather

    The leather selected was Tasman Tanning ‘Settler Amber’ being a beautiful traditional full-aniline leather. This was upholstered using large panel cuts meaning no sub-panel joins were required and it was top stitched to the original finish. The general finish reflects both the care that we took with patterning the job, our detailed sewing and upholstery skill.

    The workmanship on this job spoke for itself and we know the reupholstered sofas will be enjoyed by the family for another twenty-two years.

    •  Just admiring how wonderful the settees look

      Hi Frank, Just admiring how wonderful the settees look. Thanks so much for doing a great job, we are very pleased with them. The whole process from start to finish has been great. I will pay the remaining invoice tomorrow when I’m in the office. Once again thank you it’s been a pleasure working with you.
      Sue & John
      Henley Brook W.A. 
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  • Reupholstery of an Original Artifex Chair

    ByFrank Parker
    Furniture Restoration Claremont
    Chair Reupholstery Claremont

    The History of Artifex Australia

    Artifex Australia was founded in 1978 by Nick and Diana Moniodis in Perth WA. They retired in 2015 selling the business to Michael D’Andrea who retained their manufacturing base in Perth. Since commencing operations Artifex has gained a reputation for manufacturing superior contemporary upholstered furniture and supplying top-end retailers who cater to discerning clients. In recent years Artifex have also diversified into high-end commercial furniture and project upholstered furniture.

    Our Client’s Story

    Our Claremont clients purchased their Artifex chair about 20 years ago from a respected Perth furniture retail store. This contemporary wing-back chair was one of the most popular Artifex designs. Our clients still admired their chair, however it had become slightly worse for wear. The approached us wanting their chair restored to new. They also wanted the same or a similar fabric to be used in the furniture reupholstery process.

    The Steps Taken in this Chair Restoration

    We removed the original fabric revealing a well-designed and constructed timber and ply-wood frame requiring no attention. The elastic webbing was replaced also new premium foam polyester encased seat, back and arm cushion inserts. The original upholstery fabric was the renowned Warwick ‘Macrosuede’ being still available, so a similar colour was selected. The chair was re-upholstered to an original finish featuring top-stitched detail.

    Chairs Restored to Their Former Glory

    Our client were thrilled when seeing how we had reupholstered their beloved chair. Especially as we were able to reupholster it in the same upholstery fabric – it was like turning back the hands of time.    

    • The restored chair looks amazing

       Thank you, Frank. The restored chair looks amazing. It was 22 years old, very loved and very used. Now it looks brand new. Anyone out there whose furniture needs magic to look better than new, get in touch with Frank at Parker Interiors.
      John & Therese
      Claremont W.A.
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