These chairs have been in my family since around 1972. My mother purchased them from someone and "recushioned" them. These are the cusions from 1972. However the wood and straps are original. The straps are still in VERY good shape. I read that Risom did not use leather for straps post WWII because of restrictions and he used canvas type strapping from paracutes. I also read that he used birch instead of teak, however the tight grain of the wood looks to be teak to me. Can someone help me with this question? I would appreciate any information on Jens Risom or other strap chair designers.
thanks
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