Wassily Chair Strap Installation 

Can I ask who you got to do the leather? Am also in the UK. Thanks.

Glad I could help!

Likewise. Honestly probably couldn't get everything aligned without

Yes, you'll have to disassemble the frame. it's not that difficult tho take the chair apart. you'll need a 5 mm and 3 mm allen wrenches. the set screws on the bottom are the 3 mm. The trick here is you turn those set screws IN to pass the profile of the metal, then you can separate the front from the back. Do not try to take them out. You'll break it if you try hard enough

Did you purchase the replacement straps from us?

Send me photos of your issue as its not clear to me when you say "broken in side..." Is the side rail attached? Is it broken inside the side rail? I need more info.

I'll provide an opinion if you send detailed photos. Sent to: Kevin@ADVLeather.com. Regarding spacer... If you can't retrieve it, not to worry. It's not an essential component. If no spacer, simply tighten the bolt until the head is flush with the outside of the tube. Your done.

@@KevinGillan I inherited one from the previous tenant. Wasn’t sure if it’s authentic would you be able to verify via pics?

The frame will last far longer than the leather. It's steel. Do not place it in a damp or wet environment to avoid pitting. From time to time clean the metal with Bar Keeper's Friend and polish with triple zero steel wool. This leather is vegetable tanned so it's engineered for long term durability. In a normal use environment it will last 35 to 60 years. Do not expose it to excessive sunlight or heat like a heating vent or a fireplace. This will dry the leather out. Wipe the leather down with a slightly damp cloth to remove topical dust. There is no need to condition this leather as a leather conditioner will not penetrate through the color coating The biggest threat is hand (skin) oil accumulation on the ends of the armrest. Every 5 to 10 years, rotate the arm rests positions (side panel to top, etc.) to even out the wear.

Our professional consulting services team may be interested in providing a quote. Contact us via email: Kevin@ADVLeather.com

That’s correct. Advanced Leather Solutions, manufactures replacement Wassily leather parts.

Deborah... We use raw vegetable tanned (toughest, most durable) double shoulder, (the area of the hide that has the most strength), 7-8 oz.(measures thickest as weight per square foot) leather. This is the same long lasting leather used on the original (real deal) Knoll or Stendig branded Wasilly chairs. Under normal use conditions, expect 40 or so years of use.

@@KevinGillan thank you Kevin, I don't suppose you would ship internationally? I own 4 Marcel Breuer S34 chairs all leather including armrests

@@deborahjohnova We do ship internationally. However, for us to make replacements, we'll need the original leather for dimensional considerations. (The S34 are not always the same size.). We have this requirement for our Wassily clients as well.

We manufacture them. Here is our web page that talks about our Wassily parts production. www.advleather.com/Wassily.html

Email is: Kevin@ADVLeather.com. If in USA: 800-541-5982 or reply with your email and I will send you all the details.

They are not easily found in the US as they are manufactured in Europe. However, ID a nut and bolt wholesale supply house in your area (Google search). Bring one of the bolts to them. They should be able to match it up for you.

@@centraliawashingtonsimmanu8026 Thank you