This antique chair has been reupholstered with new gilded leather featuring patterns evocative of the five senses. It is based on the works of Maarten van den Heuvel c 1640. Gilded leather originated in the 6th century and involves applying silver leaf to the leather, and then varnishing it, giving it a golden glow.
Sebastiaan van Soest was trained by his father, H.A.B. van Soest, who was a pioneer in preserving and restoring existing gilded leather and in making ...
