Q: I have a set of upholstered Herman Miller DCM (EC127) chairs. I want to recover them and replace the piping that's on the edges. I've heard you can get some kind of trim from an auto store that will work but I haven't had any luck. I've contacted online companies that reupholster mid-century furniture with no luck. Any ideas?
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Editor: Can anyone share any advice on how to get some replacement trim on these upholstered pieces? Let Jamie know in the comments below - thanks!
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Call Knoll:
http://www.knoll.com/contactus/contactus.jsp
Don't mess around with DIY fixes if you want to preserve the value of your chairs.
I was in contract furniture sales for 32yrs. If you go to a Herman Miller dealership they should be able to order the material you need and then take it to you upholsterer. I suggest you find someone who does contract furniture reupholstery as it is a different animal than residential reupholstery.
Definitely contact the manufacturer. And leave it to a professional.
these guys know eames restoration like nobody's business.
http://www.humemodern.com/
also... eames office... by eames dimitrious in santa monica...
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I refinished a set of these chairs myself, but reused the trim - it is incredibly sturdy black plastic, so I can't imagine what kind of damage it's experienced that would require changing it. I also found that the trim had formed to the contours of the chair, and couldn't have imagined trying to complete the job with straight trim. Like others have recommended, I imagine HM could help you out, but it will cost you. I found deadstock Girard fabric from eBay - total cost for 4 chairs was less than $100, and they looked practically new.
@amt230
I just recovered my DCM chairs with my own fabric after removing the piping, however I have no idea what to use to glue back on the piping and how to make the ends meet back up (i.e. keeping a nice tight fit). Any suggestions would be great, thanks.