This will likely be my last chair post, but I wanted to add this variation since it is slightly different than the first (see, Woven Leather Chair) and has a summer spin! I purchased this aluminum Telescope folding chair on Ebay for $44 and re-covered it in leather for an additional $100. I purchased the natural strap leather (4 oz / 5 oz) from Weaver and had them cut 2" strips.
Here is the Telescope aluminum chair from Ebay that I bought for $44
First step is to disassemble the chair by unscrewing the canvas strips. Discard all but one from each direction to use as a template.
We found it was easier to cut the strips down the middle and just turn the strip, vs. using the screwdriver.
Using a strip as a template, cut your leather strips - give an inch of extra room just in case.
Prep the leather strips with a coat of oil to make them easier to work with and kick-start the patina process.
After washing the chair down with soap and water, it looks much cleaner.
Assembly in process - attach the leather strips just like the fabric was attached before.
Screwing each of the strips into place.
Halfway done - ready for weaving!
Weave the straps across and secure to the frame, just like the chair was assembled initially.
Finished product! Super comfy and beach chic - although, for sunny days only - do not get wet!
Please let me know if you have any questions by posting in the comments section below!