Project Description
Chesterfield Australia Armchair Reupholstery in Shah Alam
Chesterfield armchair reupholstery is a practical way to restore a classic leather chair when the frame is still strong, but the leather has cracked, dried, or broken. For this project in Shah Alam, Selangor, our repeat customer owned two units of Moran Furniture Chesterfield armchairs from Australia. The chairs had been used for more than 20 years. Previously, Mr Sofa had also restored the customer’s 3-seater Chesterfield sofa.


Classic Moran Furniture Chesterfield Armchair Restoration
These armchairs have a strong classic character. The design is similar to the Moran Romsey chair style, which features a high wingback shape, deep diamond buttoning, hand-studded edges, curved arms, and elegant turned timber legs. As a result, the chairs look luxurious, traditional, and timeless.
The Romsey-style armchair works beautifully as a reading chair, lounge chair, or statement chair. Its wingback design gives a grand appearance, while the buttoned backrest adds depth and detail. Moreover, the nailhead trim gives the chair a refined vintage look. Because of these details, the restoration needed careful workmanship. The goal was to keep the original Moran look, not to change its identity.
Why the Customer Chose Reupholstery Again
This repeat customer already trusted Mr Sofa after we restored his 3-seater Chesterfield sofa. Therefore, he decided to restore these two matching armchairs as well. The frames were still in good condition. However, the leather cover had become dry and cracked after many years of use.
In addition, some leather areas had started to break. The seat cushions also felt soft and sagging. Even so, the chairs still had good structure and valuable design. Therefore, Chesterfield armchair reupholstery was a better choice than replacing them.



Using Similar Vintage Oil Wax Leather
The customer wanted the armchairs to match the previous look. Because of that, Mr Sofa used a similar green colour and the same type of leather finish, known as vintage oil wax leather. This leather gives the chairs a rich, classic, and natural appearance.
Oil wax leather is suitable for this type of traditional furniture. It gives depth to the colour and helps maintain the vintage character. Also, it blends well with the deep button backrest, rolled arms, nailhead trim, and dark wooden legs.
Restoring Comfort and Cushion Support
The old cushions had become soft after more than 20 years of use. Therefore, Mr Sofa improved the cushion support during the restoration. This helped the chairs feel firmer and more comfortable again.
At the same time, we maintained the original seat shape. This was important because the armchairs needed to match their classic wingback design. A wrong cushion shape could affect the whole appearance.
Maintaining the Same Classic Design
The customer wanted the restored chairs to look close to the original design. Therefore, we carefully followed the existing button pattern, arm shape, piping, nailhead detail, and backrest style.
Besides that, the leather colour was selected to match the previous green tone. As a result, the restored armchairs look fresh while still keeping their old-world charm.
Leather Armchair Reupholstery by Mr Sofa
Mr Sofa provides Chesterfield armchair reupholstery for customers who want to restore valuable leather furniture. Many imported chairs have strong frames and beautiful craftsmanship. However, the leather and cushions may wear out first.
Therefore, reupholstery can extend the life of the furniture. It also helps customers keep the original design, comfort, and sentimental value. For classic Moran Furniture pieces, this approach is often the most suitable choice.


Project Details
Project location: Shah Alam, Selangor
Customer type: Repeat customer
Chair brand: Moran Furniture, Australia
Chair type: Classic Chesterfield wingback armchair
Quantity: Two units
Material used: Vintage oil wax leather
Main issues: Dry leather, cracked leather, broken cover, soft cushion, and sagging seat
Service by: Mr Sofa
Restore Your Classic Leather Armchair
If your leather armchair has a strong frame, do not rush to throw it away. Reupholstery can bring back its comfort and appearance. More importantly, it can preserve the original style.
Choose Mr Sofa for Chesterfield armchair reupholstery in Shah Alam, Selangor, and nearby areas. We restore classic leather chairs, vintage oil wax leather armchairs, Moran Furniture pieces, and imported Chesterfield furniture with care and detail.

