Wassily Chair Strap Installation

[@dingopuppytoo]

I recently inherited two Wasilly chairs from my late Father- sadly they’d been stored in a garage for over 15 years and had rusting and the leather was rotting. After some thought I cut the leather off, and was lucky to find a company to resupply (I’m in the UK!) and then found someone to rechrome the tubes- I’m delighted as they didn’t fill in all the pitted surfaces- there’s still a sense of age to them and they now look like they’ve been loved for their entire 50 years. This video allowed me to be brave and make the restoration happen- but most importantly put them back together myself! I feel great joy with them in my new home- a memory of sitting in my fathers office as a small child!

[@gabrielcrommelin5871]

Can I ask who you got to do the leather? Am also in the UK. Thanks.

[@thomash520]

Kevin and Jason you are THE MEN! We got ours apart without removing straps so the upper rear one could be fixed at upholstery shop but when a side one failed and got fixed we could not reverse the procedure. You came to the rescue and thank you for this.

[@juanmanuelymariaemiliamate6421]

Thank's for that great tutorial! We were getting crazy trying to rebuild our chair. Then we found your video on youtube and in 20 minuits we were ready. We send you greatings from Argentina.

[@KevinGillan]

Glad I could help!

[@andrewsalmon100]

Kevin, Jason, thanks for the clear instructions. Followed and completed!

[@alexanderrswaim5142]

Thanks for posting this! It was a great help while making a repair to my chair.

[@alexfeldman6716]

Likewise. Honestly probably couldn't get everything aligned without

[@caseydrmn]

Beautiful work. I have a Wassily chair with one side of the leg frame tilted in. I assume I have to take the entire thing apart? Any suggestions?

[@KevinGillan]

Yes, you'll have to disassemble the frame. it's not that difficult tho take the chair apart. you'll need a 5 mm and 3 mm allen wrenches. the set screws on the bottom are the 3 mm. The trick here is you turn those set screws IN to pass the profile of the metal, then you can separate the front from the back. Do not try to take them out. You'll break it if you try hard enough

[@CLARKCOULDWINTHIS]

Can anyone help me? At 10 minutes and 38 seconds into this video when reinstalling the arm rails, the video mentions “this may take some help, because you’re stretching everything to fit…”, we have pulled and stretched, and cannot get any more of the play out of the arm rail instal. We only need a quarter inch more for the bolt to line up. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR STRETCHING AND REINSTALLING THE ARM RAIL?

[@mariemeney1087]

Thank you so much, it's very interesting to see this ! Great video !

[@sharifinger]

what is the best way to preserve the chrome, leather and parts of this chair?

[@KevinGillan]

The frame will last far longer than the leather. It's steel. Do not place it in a damp or wet environment to avoid pitting. From time to time clean the metal with Bar Keeper's Friend and polish with triple zero steel wool. This leather is vegetable tanned so it's engineered for long term durability. In a normal use environment it will last 35 to 60 years. Do not expose it to excessive sunlight or heat like a heating vent or a fireplace. This will dry the leather out. Wipe the leather down with a slightly damp cloth to remove topical dust. There is no need to condition this leather as a leather conditioner will not penetrate through the color coating The biggest threat is hand (skin) oil accumulation on the ends of the armrest. Every 5 to 10 years, rotate the arm rests positions (side panel to top, etc.) to even out the wear.

[@davideambrogi6485]

Hi, please may you help me? I've the 2 bolts at min 11.45 broken inside. Any suggestion to pull them out? They are stuck inside and I guess the only way to do it is to drill them.. but then? Should the bolt made in a way that I can put a new one inside? Or... What..?

[@KevinGillan]

Send me photos of your issue as its not clear to me when you say "broken in side..." Is the side rail attached? Is it broken inside the side rail? I need more info.

[@patriciaingram3383]

Just watched your video. It's great! Thank you. I am trying to separate the two parts of the main frame of my chair. It is still together since I just cut off the decayed straps. I have pulled and jiggled the two parts at the seam but there seems to be something holding them together. I hate to force it. Any suggestions?

[@gloriabrill]

I found one of these on the side of the road. The leather seat was torn at the stitching but everything else is perfect. The bolts that keep it together have to be taken apart by an Allen wrench or hex key. The inside bolts are metal and have a spacer that fell into the tube, I hope it can come out. The tips are welded like you said. I don’t know if this is real or not there are no tell tale signatures. How can I authenticate it?

[@KevinGillan]

I'll provide an opinion if you send detailed photos. Sent to: [e-mail]. Regarding spacer... If you can't retrieve it, not to worry. It's not an essential component. If no spacer, simply tighten the bolt until the head is flush with the outside of the tube. Your done.

[@amalia49]

@@KevinGillan I inherited one from the previous tenant. Wasn’t sure if it’s authentic would you be able to verify via pics?

[@booz394]

Anyone know where one could order new leather straps from?

[@KevinGillan]

Advanced Leather Solutions manufacturers replacement Wassily straps. However we are not accepting new orders until we can work down our current backlog to under 6 month lead time. If you want to be put on a waiting list, send an email ([e-mail]) and I'll add you to that list. Right now it looks like about we'll open up the ordering process again in about 3 months.

[@booz394]

@ thank you for the information, I appreciate it.

[@08099891khong]

I want to manufacture this in Vietnam, can somebody help me with it ?

[@KevinGillan]

Our professional consulting services team may be interested in providing a quote. Contact us via email: [e-mail]

[@metaphysics1470]

Is the a source to get replacement of leather parts? Example seat

[@KevinGillan]

That’s correct. Advanced Leather Solutions, manufactures replacement Wassily leather parts.

[@deborahjohnova]

Hi Kevin, I was wonder what type of leather are you using? Couldn't find it on your website. Thank you

[@KevinGillan]

Deborah... We use raw vegetable tanned (toughest, most durable) double shoulder, (the area of the hide that has the most strength), 7-8 oz.(measures thickest as weight per square foot) leather. This is the same long lasting leather used on the original (real deal) Knoll or Stendig branded Wasilly chairs. Under normal use conditions, expect 40 or so years of use.

[@deborahjohnova]

@@KevinGillan thank you Kevin, I don't suppose you would ship internationally? I own 4 Marcel Breuer S34 chairs all leather including armrests

[@KevinGillan]

@@deborahjohnova We do ship internationally. However, for us to make replacements, we'll need the original leather for dimensional considerations. (The S34 are not always the same size.). We have this requirement for our Wassily clients as well.

[@hannesboogaerts798]

I would like to order a seat like that! where can I contact you?

[@KevinGillan]

Email is: [e-mail]. If in USA: 800-541-5982 or reply with your email and I will send you all the details.

[@leonardolupini3484]

Hi - Great video! Where could I purchase the bolts that hold the frames together? Two have broken.

[@centraliawashingtonsimmanu8026]

They are not easily found in the US as they are manufactured in Europe. However, ID a nut and bolt wholesale supply house in your area (Google search). Bring one of the bolts to them. They should be able to match it up for you.

[@leonardolupini3484]

@@centraliawashingtonsimmanu8026 Thank you

[@billrichmond918]

Thanks im doing two now

[@KevinGillan]

Did you purchase the replacement straps from us?

[@ginaemett9156]

where did you guys get the replacement leather straps? thanks

[@centraliawashingtonsimmanu8026]

We manufacture them. Here is our web page that talks about our Wassily parts production. www.advleather.com/Wassily.html