Old reliable Laz E Boy recliner

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

I bought it new in 1978-1979.  It became battle-worn, torn and tattered over the years, but is still structurally sound.  To replace it would cost almost $2000.00.

 

I found a company called FIBRENEW and they came to my house.  They don't reupholster, they restore leather and plastic covers.  You have to find another solution for wood, metal, or fabric furniture.

 

 

In 4 1/2 hours the lady and gent who own the place used very fine abrasives, magic solutions, finely-blended dyes, air brushes, salves and ointments and polishes, and whatever else they needed.  I got a chair that looks nearly new (they even patched a badly worn spot one one arm and a 3" cut on the other arm) and with a coupon I spent $425.00 for the job.....a whole lot less than a new chair or a fully re-upholstered one.  

 

I have no idea if they are local one-off company or a worldwide chain, but they get my vote if I ever have another need.  They are great craftsmen and wonderful artists as well.

 

 

If you need that sort of repair / restoration In recommend them without reservation.

[Warden Callaway]

I had a La-Z-Boy for probably 30 years. Broke and replaced set springs a couple times.  Still worked but sad. We brought down Dad's La-Z-Boy that was 10 years old or better. Mary used it a couple of years. The screws fell out of the foot rest. A minor repair. But she suggested we both get new chairs.  I countered with a plan that she get a new chair and I'd fix and use Dad's and junk mine.  She was OK with that. A couple years pass and Dad's old chair broke a gizmo in the mechanical junk under it. Ok, it was time to replace it. We went shopping at a furniture store that we'd done business with for years. I tried out plenty on the floor and found one just right.  We got it home and found out it was identical to Dad's old chair. Go figure. 

[J-BAR #18287]

I live in mine.  Been known to sleep in it too!

[MizPete]

I know we bought Petey's sometime after we moved in this house, but that was in 1973, so......

Yeah, he takes naps in it.  Nap at 9:00; bed around 11:00.

[Warden Callaway]

I go to bed and toss and turn and hurt. Old body and pills. I get up about midnight and go set in my recliner and usually have a light snack. Then go back to bed.