Restoring a 'Truffy' Folding Chair from 1910 you've never seen before – From Rust to Elegance

Hello everyone,
Join me in this vintage chair restoration project where I bring a 1910 Auto-Strap “Truffy” folding chair back to life. This rare antique folding chair arrived in my workshop completely rusted, with broken joints, rotted seat boards, and missing upholstery. Every piece needed care and craftsmanship to restore its former beauty.

I replaced the damaged seat panels with solid oak wood, reupholstered it using traditional horsehair padding and fine goatskin leather, and restored the fittings through hot bluing to preserve the authentic patina. Upholstery was new to me, as this was my first project doing upholstery. The entire metal frame was sandblasted, double-primed, and powder-coated in a rich, deep green that matches the original finish.

This antique chair restoration combines traditional techniques and modern materials while keeping the soul of the piece intact. Watch the complete transformation — from a pile of rust and decay to a stunning, functional piece of heritage furniture.

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00:00 - Chapter 0: Intro Folding Chair
01:23 - Chapter 1: Disassembly
10:07 - Chapter 2: Powder Coating
13:31 - Chapter 3: Type Plate
15:29 - Chapter 4: Iron Parts
19:07 - Chapter 5: Refitting Bolts
21:01 - Chapter 6: New Rivets
21:55 - Chapter 7: Oak Board
24:36 - Chapter 8: Upholstery
32:24 - Chapter 9: Assembly
35:04 - Chapter 10: Results
36:18 - Chapter 11: Testing
37:07 - Chapter 12: Beer Test