I have an older Ekornes chair which I picked up in great condition for about 45 bucks here on Martha's Vineyard. It is the original model with the steel-tubing frame. I am looking for the two rotary handles on the side which allows you to reposition and tighten the chair at any angle through its range of motion.
I am also looking at refurbishing a Danish Modern chair. So I
am looking for the rubber slings that have let go in the frame. I don't know if anyone has looked up "chair parts" online recently, but if you do you will be deluged by a mountain of trash absolutely nothing about which you are searching. Which is why I turn to you. Any ideas anyone has would be great. Thank you.
elastic webbing
I've gotten elastic webbing from the link below. Prices are very reasonable.
I've done chairs with the metal clips at the ends of the webbing that fit into grooves in the seat frame. They invariably pop out when someone is sitting in the chair (due to wear on the groove, I guess---the clip fits properly, just doesn't stay in). So i've given up on the clips and have been tacking the webbing directly to the seat frame. I know this is probably heresy to a lot of people but I'd rather have the chair and be able to sit in it than not have it at all, or have it in a non-functioning state. (These are not super-valuable chairs in the first place, either.)
http://www.atrim.com/Page19.html
Tyr ekornes norway
Hi there
for the locking handles try contacting a local ekornes dealer or ekornes in norway.
www.ekornes.no
The rubber strats can be a tricky
if you have the old ones and these are imprinted with a number like 325 or 345 then you need to contact FAGAS.com for replacements.
If they are pirrelli webbing then you need to show the frame of the chair where they are attached and I can then guide you on the best solution.
There are clipped into the frame
Held in by beech dowel
stapled to frame
so the seat pan image will help a great deal.
Also you need to make a choice of elasticated webbing or pirrelli webbing.
the elasticated is rubbish for seats as it is too loose. It is ideal in backs / back rests.
I picked up
a beautiful Peter Hvidt lounge chair for a steal because some prior owner had replaced the straps with his own belts. I am talking about his own personal old black and brown belts that go around his waist. They work great and I'm not going to replace them because I think they add character and everybody who sees them thinks they're a hoot!
Some ideas for seat straps
You might try eBay vender ?
wholesale_upholstery_supplies.
I have consistently found them to be the lowest priced supplier.
You may also search Jute webbing, but be sure to specify that you need natural non dyed, plain jute. There are many kinds and sizes of jute straps used for furniture and some are unsightly as they are intended for internal use where they are not seen.
Good luck
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This might be a shot in the dark,but you might try emailing someone like DTC in Mpls. All I know is.. they pick up Danish furniture in ALL sorts of conditions in Denmark and restore it in Minneapolis. I would assume they have a lot of parts... and I've seen similar furniture places in other cities that do the same thing... You could see if they have any of the parts you need, but it probably won't be cheap.
http://www.danishteakclassics.com/
Thanks for all of your splendid suggestions...
Thought it'd be ages before I got a reply. You've given me some options with regards to both chairs. Hehhehheh. I came across an ad on eBay for a "repair kit" for the danish chair (Item#: 160295567567). He made a mistake when he referenced the material "Elasbelt". I looked it up, and they sell this stuff for 79 cents a foot and $1.69 for ten hooks. He's selling a kit of 12 feet and 12 hooks for $50.00. Glad I didn't buy it! 🙂 Keep your wits about you, folks!
Thanks alot for all your suggestions!
Chris C.
Sorry. Heres the link I forgot... http://www.vandykes.com/product/sc130005/webbing-intes-v-clips-package-o...
Just copy and paste it into your browser. Hey, networking certainly works! Thanks again.
Chris C.
Paulanna
I researched cotton webbing awhile back and found the place below. I ended up not needing any so I don't know about their service or quality of goods, but it may be worth looking into. Scroll down to the cotton webbing selections. A lot of it is too narrow but they do have some wider webbing in limited colors.
I would not do jute. Aside from its being not anything like the original, it is scratchy.
http://www.nationalwebbing.com/0com01.htm
I'm in the same boat as the OP: needing to replace my two side rotary handles (used to keep the Stressless in a reclined position). Interweb searching has turned up little in terms of replacement parts. Does anyone have a lead on where I'd acquire these?
Thankfully, from visual searches, it would *appear* that these rotary handles (bushings?) are the same design from vintage Stressless models, to the contemporary ones being sold now. Can anyone attest to or contradict that statement? Actually, the actual "Stressless" logo adorns modern ones, while vintage models are plain black.
Thanks for any help or direction anyone can offer.
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