Should I save leather from old chair?

[metroplexchl]

We have a high quality top grain leather chair that we're about to replace. I am new to leather working and am always looking for some new material to work with.

Anyone ever reused leather from an old chair? Anyone advise against this for some reason?

thanks,

chris

[metroplexchl]

anyone?

 

[bikermutt07]

I got nothing. If you can find a use for it, whip out that knife.

[Northmount]

People are recovering leather from purses, jackets, and such to make wallets, coin purses, etc.  Many people are using upholstery type leathers (new) for similar purposes.  So why not re-purpose for items you wish to make.

Tom

[Tugadude]

Sure, repurpose it!  Make a purse, Dopp kit, whatever.  I took an old leather jacket and made two purses, no problem.  Gave one to my youngest daughter and one to my wife.  They love them.

[metroplexchl]

Thanks folks!  I didn't know if they do something during the upholsterying of a chair that ruins it in some way. Like i said I'm new..... :-)

TGIF amigos!