Treasures of Upholstery Ep. 3: 1840 Victorian Sofa

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Over my 40 years of upholstery i have found many treasures and oddities in furniture. One thing I've realized is you never know what your going to find! 100 year old chips ?, Dirty socks?, or the declaration of independence? Its always a surprise!
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Kevin Kennedy began training with European masters as a young lad of 17. For 42 years, he has been an Upholsterer for countless Boston area designers and leading art restorers, including consulting with and heading the upholstery department at Trefler and Sons, in Newton, MA. Commissioned to upholster Napoleon's chair, and guest writer to the Upholstery Journal. His most successful venture yet, his studio in Arlington, Ma , Upholstery on Broadway, has been open since 2010.
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[@robertbourdlais8784]

I usually throw some change in sofas before the tear down guy gets to it. Gives him something to look for 👀👀

[@lindapeterson9267]

Beautiful sofa....can’t wait to experience the renewal process...and learn more upholstery techniques....thank you..

[@restezlameme]

i found a checkbook in my sofa's upholstery. Seriously. Loose change, business cards, original horsehair padding... and a checkbook.

[@jeanine6492]

Awwww, no treasure! Oh well there is always the fun of expectation and next time you never know.💰💰💰💰💰

[@BroadwayUpholsterySchool]

we've been on a dry spell lately!

[@metalkingtohorses]

this is the hardest job, I love the results but tear down usually takes me months( I am just an artist who like a challenge here and there) but I just bought a small victorian love seat that is so pretty, that is why I am watching you. best videos ever , love all the pointers , the real time video. thanks!

[@metalkingtohorses]

when my brother and I were kids we hid coins in the folds of our chairs

[@bethanywarner8565]

I have a Victorian sofa and Chair that I want to sell. One of the springs came untied in the couch. They were revived about 40 years ago and are in beautiful condition. I’m in mid Michigan.

[@breewarner8114]

I have a couch I just and I have no idea where to start

[@QueenCityHistory]

I'm so glad you're changing that material. Looks awful on that style sofa