Horsehair to High-Density Foam: What’s Inside Your Antique Chair
Introduction Before the rise of synthetic foam padding and polyester fiberfill, American furniture was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Back then, comfort came from natural materials—horsehair, straw, cotton batting—not the mass-produced foam we know today. While the solid hardwood frames of antique pieces have often stood the test of time, the padding inside hasn’t […]
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