Matthew Hilton Balzac Chair Restorations

Posted on December 19th, 2018

The Balzac Chair was produced in a completely unsealed aniline leather called “Utah”. Unfortunately although totally beautiful when new, the wonderful leather has proved extremely susceptible to staining through absorption of body oils and other contaminants.

Balzac chair aniline leather staining
Grease and oil stains on Balzac chair

We are able to restore the leather through thorough degreasing and re-dyeing

Balzac chair staining removed and restored.
The Balzac Chair leather is thoroughly degreased before being bound and sealed.
refinished leather to Balzac Chair
Another chair refinished to a more vintage tone
Balzac chair reupholstered
This one has been reupholstered in a leather of the customer’s choice.