Whether they are woven or backstitched, armchairs require the same care as wall tapestries.
Re-warping and weaving.
Late 17th century Aubusson armchair.
18th century Aubusson - La Fontaine tales - re-weaving of the silks.
It happens that a tapestry is too small to fit the chosen seat. In that case it is necessary to enlarge it.
The tapestry-makers can also ask for the pegs to be woven again, because the edge of seat-tapestries is subjected to heavy wear and tear after being refilled many times.
18th century armchair - Saint Cyr stitch.
When a seat tapestry is missing amongst a living-room suite , an identical copy can be made.
Louis the 15th wing chair - Saint Cyr stitch. Painted canvas, partly completed.