Recently purchased this very cool looking set, two lounge chairs and one ottoman. It seems so familiar. No maker's mark or label. I have been trying to identify it, but I can't find a match. Does anyone recognize it? Designer? Maker? Approximate age?
Thanks in advance.
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It will probably be hard to find an exact match on the fabric---like pretty much impossible. I'd probably just replace them all with buttons covered in black glove leather.
Any upholsterer can make buttons for you out of any upholstery fabric---or leather--that you supply, except for maybe very bulky fabric or leather that's too thick to work with the button parts. Do not get covered button kits from a fabric store; these are mean for garments. Upholstery buttons take a lot more abuse.
Attaching the buttons is pretty easy. You will need an upholstery needle about 6" to 8" long and some button tufting cord. You might be able to find the cord online--if not, venetian blind cord is ok, i think. That you can get in a fabric store. Heavy duty upholstery thread is not strong enough. Nylon cord in a small diameter from a hardware store is probably ok but singe the ends to keep it from unraveling.
OK, so now you just thread the needle with about 20" of cord, stab the cushion at 90 degree angle (check it side to side) and pull one end through. Make sure the other end stays put. Thread the button on to one end and go back the other way with the needle and cord. Thread a button onto one of those ends, pull the cord to the desired tautness and tie very securely right at the button loop. cut the ends off close enough that they don't stick out past the button edge. Singe them if you are using a cord that frays. A dot of super glue on the knot is a good idea for all cord.
Hi Spanky. Thank you so much for the information. What do you think about moving the original buttons to the sides that you can see and putting matching replacement buttons on other sides? Do you think that that would look weird?
Also, do you recognize the maker/designer of the chairs and ottoman?
Sure you can change the buttons so that all matching ones are on one side. I'd probably still do a different material on the other buttons so that the cushions can be reversed to extend wear.
I don't know who made the set. They look newer, like mid-70s or later. You might want to look at Scandianvian style furniture made in Thailand.
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