MPF Conservation restores, conserves, and preserves upholstered objects in their studio in Portland Oregon; this page is an overview.
Upholstered Objects includes sofas, loveseats, recamiers, sofa-beds, hassocks and many kinds of chairs. Some lightly upholstered chairs (seat only, as in Dining and Side Chairs or Stools) are found under Wooden Objects. Textiles are found in another section.
- Sofas
- Loveseats / Settees
- Recamiers and Sofa-Beds
- Overstuffed Chairs
- Occasional Chairs
- Rockers
- Slipcovers
- Pillows
- Drapes
- Passementerie
- and an overview discussion of Cushions
In most cases, upholstered items had a variation of the following performed on them. For the sake of brevity, we will only publish the differences in this list, under “Details”. Frames are often not completely disassembled due to issues in the frame or it is not necessary.
- Excavated down to the frame
- Cleaned all innards and set aside if they can be reused
- Frame disassembled and joints repaired and reglued
- Tacking margins filled with hardwood pins
- Historic varnish was amended with several coats of pure shellac and rubbed to patina
- Seats traditionally upholstered and built-up with historic or appropriate fibers
- Cotton batting topper
- Muslin undercover encased entire object
- New showcover
To understand how to take care of many objects, read below by clicking on continue reading below:
Note: Our studio is not open for drop-in business.
Please make appointments by contacting us.
