The Making of a Vogel Chair
From sketching and stitching to quality control, your Vogel products are upholstered with passion and care…
Vogel furniture is handcrafted and benchmade by expert upholsterers in Toronto, Ontario. We are proud of the attention to detail we pay your furniture, and are passionate about the benefits of customization, not only to look and style but functional use of your furniture.
Whatever type of furniture you order from Vogel – ottoman, chair, loveseat, sofa, sectional – you can trust that it will be treated with respect, completed with excellence, and later enjoyed with total satisfaction (for years to come).
To see how this quality takes shape, take a moment to scroll down and enjoy a virtual overview of the journey of a typical Vogel chair through our Toronto manufacturing facility, then book a tour for your own private tour of our showroom and manufacturing facility…
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1. The Design is Drawn
Our team of woodworkers, designers, and engineers work together to sketch, then digitally draw exact specifications of a new model. Sample models are assembled and tested, refinements made, and renderings created.
2. The Frame is Built
Once the design is finalized and the first order is in, we turn our attention to building (or procuring) the necessary frames. The frame structure was finalized during step 1, but may be adjusted to meet specific requests for custom sizing.
3. The Fabric is Cut
Bolts of your chosen fabric or hides of your preferred leather are measured, scored, and cut to the exact dimensions needed to cover each part of your chair. Individual orders are cut by hand, while bulk orders are cut using our CNC machine.
4. The Springs and Bands are Fitted
Depending on the style of your chair, springs, bands, and other forms of suspension are installed under its seat to ensure maximum comfort and reliability. Sometimes a combination of suspension methods are used in tandem, secured with staples and strategically interwoven.
5. The Fabric is Stitched
The fabric or leather that was cut in step 3 is now sewn to create zippered pillow cases and applied welts, as needed. The main portions of the material are upholstered directly onto the body of the chair, but smaller elements are stitched separately ahead of time.
6. The Cushions are Filled
The foam stuffing for the seat and toss cushions are now selected, cut, and assembled. Feather-stuffed cushions are filled and foam inserts are worked into place within the cases, each meticulously inspected to ensure even filling and full corners.
7. The Chair Body is Upholstered
Our team of experienced upholsterers stitch, staple, and nail your cover of choice onto the body of your chair, ensuring every detail is paid attention to, from pattern matching and combination upholstery to tight seams and consistent workmanship.
8. The Details are Applied
Final decorative details are applied including contrast welt, nail head trim, and custom legs. Our nail head trim is applied by hand and a particularly popular feature with our clients!
9. The Final Product is Inspected
Recliners are extended, swivel chairs rotated, and all furniture “sit-tested”. Photos are taken from 3-4 angles, and your chair is inspected by our Quality Control expert. The legs of your chair are carefully wrapped, followed by the body of the chair, while your purchase order and sample cover swatch never leaves its side.
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