A Timeless Restoration of E.R. Noblett & Sons Dining Chairs

ByFrank Parker

The History of E.R. Noblett & Sons

E.R. Noblett & Sons were amongst several mid-century furniture manufacturers based in the Adelaide region during the 1900’s. They made a range of Scandinavian styled furniture specialising in dining chairs, tables and sideboards.

Our Client’s Story

We were approached by one of our long standing clients who had fortunately inherited a set of 1970’s Noblett Jarrah wood dining chairs. These chairs were still upholstered in the original fabric. We had recently reupholstered both a settee and a chair for this client in an abstract floral linen so the same fabric was selected to match these pieces.

The Steps Taken in This Chair Restoration

  • Firstly the chairs were dismantled
  • The existing upholstery was removed
  • The show-wood frames were cleaned and polished
  • The heavy grade elastic webbing was fitted to the seats
  • Finally heavy grade foam cushioning was fabricated and laminated to the plywood seat and back panels

Chairs Restored to Their Former Glory

The result of this reupholstery project was stunning! Our clients inherited dining chairs have blended in perfectly with the recently reupholstered lounge suite we completed for them. It is always so rewarding to see intergenerational appreciation of high quality furniture. It shows to the value and the importance of always investing in high quality furniture.

“The results have been phenomenal”

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I’ve used Parker Interiors for 3 reupholstery projects and each time the result has been phenomenal. Sofas that were comfortable just needed refreshing, inherited dining chairs that had to be refurbished and compliment their new home. The expert advice by Frank at the initial consultation and quote is reassuring as well as informative. Fabric selection is easier with his knowledge and understanding of price point. The pick up and delivery of my furniture made the experience easy. I now have furniture that reflects my home, it is personal and they are timeless pieces that I will enjoy using for many years.
Kerry
Myaree W.A.
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Chair Reupholstery Claremont

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

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 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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Woodmark Sofa Reupholstery

Woodmark Furniture – Reupholster

ByFrank Parker
furniture upholstery Mandurah
Woodmark Sofa Reupholstery

Background of Woodmark Furniture

Woodmark was founded in Australia in 1986 by Arne Christiansen having departed Denmark for Australia in 1968. Initially the company was importing premium quality upholstered Danish furniture into Australia. In 1990 they commenced manufacturing high quality furniture in Australia. Christiansen, an upholsterer by trade, established their manufacturing operations by producing iconic Danish brand names under a licence. Woodmark Furniture then started collaborative work with local Australian furniture designer Charles Wilson and other notable designers. The Woodmark company won many prized contracts for suppling furniture including the new Parliament House and have furniture on display at the Powerhouse Museum. 

Our Client’s Story

A Special Family Connection

Our Mandurah client approached us with their Woodmark sofa for reupholstery. Her late husband was an upholsterer working for Woodmark and had upholstered this sofa. It was made in 2008 and was upholstered in a high-quality knitted wool suiting the design but unfortunately also silverfish.

How Parker Interiors Restored This Settee

 We removed the original fabric revealing a ply-wood frame and cold-cure molded foam, obviously designed for heavy commercial activity. The new premium fabric selected by our clients was a synthetic olive boucle being insect proof. With the two-way curves and twin-stitched detail we first made-up mock sections to ensure correct patterns. Fitting the sewn fabric covers was a two person task and lifting the sofa was a four person task

A Timeless Piece Of Furniture

The result spoke for itself with the twin-stitched fabric snugly fitting the contours of the couch. We’re sure this iconic piece of Australian made, Danish influenced furniture will continue to endure the rigors of time.  

Exemplary Attention to Detail

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Frank and his team transformed our mid-20th century designer settee, whose condition had deteriorated substantially, with aplomb. His advice on choice of material and his determination to ensure that the restoration made the item of furniture more than just functional, is a testament to his exemplary attention to detail and client service.
At the same time, we also had eight dining chairs re-upholstered and again, the craftsmanship in their repair could not be faulted.
Nic & Kiki
Secret Harbour W.A
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