Indentations on leather

Last Post

RSS

kin1117

(@kin1117)

Famed Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 395

07/01/2014 8:00 pm

Hi folks, I picked up this overall lovely Eames Aluminum Soft Pad Lounge Chair. One issue with this chair is it has a couple of indentations on the lower back cushion, probably from an object that had been placed on it over time. I was able to unzip the cushion and poke the dents back up, but then the dents became little lumps instead. It appears that the leather has been stretched a little and I'm wondering if there's a way to reduce the effect.
Also, there's no label on the chair. How old you think it is?
Thanks and Happy New Year to all of you!!

Quote

foxxxy

(@foxxxy)

Famed Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 324

07/01/2014 8:33 pm

I often encounter this with...
I often encounter this with vinyl upholstered seating and I usually leave the item outside exposed to the sun for a day and the area always snaps back from the heat. Not sure if leather will react the same way, but its worth a try.

ReplyQuote

DavidR

(@davidr)

Estimable Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 91

07/01/2014 8:57 pm

I'm not so sure with regard...
I'm not so sure with regard to the dimples, however, the chair looks to be of 70's or 80's vintage. If I had to guess, I would say 1978. The leather looks very nicely worn. Great chair!
Kindly,
David

ReplyQuote

jw468

(@jw468)

Estimable Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 88

07/01/2014 9:15 pm

My experience has been that...
My experience has been that the dimples will work themselves out of the leather, you don't have to do anything.

ReplyQuote

kin1117

(@kin1117)

Famed Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 395

07/01/2014 10:09 pm

David, would you mind sharing...
David, would you mind sharing why you guess it's 78? Is it the type of leather or the base? Except of those dents, the chair is in very good condition, especially with very little wear around the corners. With the dents, how long do you think it'll take for it to pop back up on its own? I wonder if rubbing it under some low heat from a hair dryer would smooth it out a bit, similar to what foxxy suggested with leaving the vinyl out in the sun.

ReplyQuote

NULL NULL

(@yourmommogmail-com)

Eminent Member

Joined: 6 years ago

Posts: 31

08/01/2014 1:37 am

I would say
that since it has a four star base maybe around 1970-1985?

ReplyQuote

jesgord

(@jesgord)

Illustrious Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 1879

08/01/2014 2:43 am

Are those Ackerman,...
Are those Ackerman, Panelcarve panels in the background? Are they yours?

ReplyQuote

leif ericson - Zephyr Renner

(@leif-ericson)

Illustrious Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 5660

08/01/2014 8:39 am

Yes. Tell us about the panels...
Yes. Tell us about the panels please. They are wonderful.

ReplyQuote

kin1117

(@kin1117)

Famed Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 395

08/01/2014 9:55 am

Sorry for the illusion but it...
Sorry for the illusion but it probably belongs to the original owner. If you want, I think I can find out more about them and get back to you. They're indeed very nice looking.

ReplyQuote

kin1117

(@kin1117)

Famed Member

Joined: 15 years ago

Posts: 395

09/01/2014 8:56 pm

Update
I've done some searches and decided to give the hair dryer a try. I started out with low heat and went a little higher meanwhile massaging the leather on the inside and outside of the cushion pocket. After about 15-20, it turned out fairly well. Immediately afterwards I put on some Leather CPR to condition the leather to prevent it from drying out. Overall, it's not perfect but I'm pretty satisfied and may try a second round of treatment later.

ReplyQuote