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Stressless Cut Leather- Is it worth it to reupholster your old chair?

Stressless Cut Leather- Is it worth it to reupholster your old chair?

Published by Lee L. - (Your Loyal Leather Liaison) on 5th Oct 2016

How much would it cost to reupholster my current Stressless Recliner?

Do they make Leather I can order to reupholster only a portion of my Ekornes Chair?

Original Stressless Recliner shown after being well taken of for years.

Ekornes' Recliners and Chairs are built to last for many decades. The incredibly sturdy steel frame and high-density memory foam cores are well protected by the 100% Real Top-Grain Leather Upholstery. Without proper care and maintenance at regular intervals, the Leather may begin to age prematurely.

[Click here to view our article on proper leather care and maintenance.

If you find yourself with a worn spot here and there on your Ekornes Recliner, take a deep breath, we can help. You can order new leather made specifically for the piece or area that is beginning to lose its luster. Typically, we find that there are "hot spots" of specific areas that show wear more quickly without proper care and maintenance. These "hot spots" are right where the palms of your hands rest on the armrests and where the back of your head sits against the back/headrest. Without regular cleaning, the oils from your hands and hair can clog the leather pores and cause it to lose its natural elasticity. This can lead to premature aging and unsightly discolored spots.

The most affordable route is to Order Ekornes Cut Leather and then to coordinate a Professional Upholsterer in your local area to do the work of stitching and replacing the worn areas with the fresh leather. (In truth, the most affordable route is to properly care for and clean your leathers regularly. Leather Conditioner is available pretty inexpensively at Unwind.) The other route that you might have heard of is the "Cut-&-Sewn Covers" that will unzip, slide over the worn area, and zip right back up. Cut & Sewn Covers are not available for most models and typically cost much more than the hides of Cut Leather and a Professional Upholsterer's rate to sew for you.

If you want to Order Ekornes Cut Leather, it's definitely best to order at The Unwind Company. We guarantee the lowest prices allowed and consistently deliver the highest levels of Customer Service. In a day with so few companies delivering True Customer Service and Satisfaction Guarantees, you can truly enjoy and appreciate working with our dedicated team of Customer Service Professionals. We don't just guarantee your satisfaction; we actively enjoy helping you save money and have the best experience possible.

Cut Leather Hides from Ekornes of Norway

Here's what you will need to have before ordering your Ekornes Cut Leather:

1. The Model and Size of your current Recliner/Chair.

2. The Leather Grade and Color of your current Recliner/Chair.

3. The Serial Numbers from the Ekornes Sticker underneath your chair.

The easiest way to have all of these things is to have your order # handy from when you originally purchased your recliner/chair. Our team keeps accurate records of all Customer Orders and will be able to look up all of your information in a matter of seconds. However, due to the lifespan of Ekornes' Products, it may be at least a decade since you last saw that order slip or receipt. We understand. If you provide us with a few things, we can work directly with Ekornes to determine these things for you. 

Here's what we need from you:

1. Frontal and Side Pictures of your Recliner/Chair

2. The Serial Numbers from underneath your chair

3. Measurements of the armrest brackets and plastic swivel ring

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to chat with a live person online nearly 24/7 or call 888-4-UNWIND during normal business hours and our team will work with you and have you fixed up easily and quickly.

There is an important note to make at this point: Entirely Recovering an Old Stressless can often times be more expensive or at least equal in cost to Buying a New Stressless. While recovering one armrest or headrest might be much more affordable than buying a new chair, recovering every surface: the seat cushion, back cushion, headrest, ottoman, armrests, etc. begins to add up. This is especially important to note when we have such an extensive selection of Ekornes Authorized Price Reductions and Clearance models available for immediate shipping nationwide. Many of these models have been steeply discounted to move quickly and come with the Full Manufacturer's Warranty. 

The last point to make is this: Proper Maintenance and Regular Care for your Ekornes Leathers can virtually guarantee the leathers will last a lifetime. We recommend using a Leather Conditioner and Cleaner on a regular basis to remove harmful particles and buildup that can prematurely age your leathers.

Enjoy the beauty of Ekornes of Norway.

If you have any additional questions or would like to discuss this article, leave a comment.

I will happily get back to you as quickly as possible.

Until next time... Stay comfortable my friends