In this video I finally tackle a proper restoration on our forgotten 1950s Parker Knoll ‘Froxfield’ armchair—a vintage family piece that’s been with us for about 20 years and, honestly, had become a bit of a health hazard thanks to mold and rust. I take you through the whole process from start to finish: stripping it back, dealing with the grim bits safely, and giving the frame and upholstery the TLC it deserved. Along the way I share a brief history of Parker Knoll and what makes this chair design special, then I get properly hands-on with traditional upholstery materials. I show how I reuse what I can (including things like horse hair and kapok), how I rebuild the layers from the frame upwards, and what to look out for so the finished chair is sturdy, comfortable, and actually usable again. If you’re into restoration, upholstery, or just love watching something manky become beautiful, this one’s for you—and I definitely learned a lot as I went.