GENERAL
Items included in this Catalog may not be represented in the Theodore Alexander showroom.
Each of the unique items featured in this Catalog are the subject of copyright protection in the United States
and throughout the world.
Some items in this Catalog may not be available in certain Region or Country.
APPEARANCE
All Theodore Alexander products are manufactured to the highest standards and with the utmost care and
attention to detail. Whilst we make every effort to accurately reproduce the colours of the furniture illustrated,
differences in texture, grain and colour are inherent in all natural woodwork and should be expected as the
individual characteristics of materials used. Variations in these qualities are not manufacturing defects and will
not be accepted as such for the purpose of claims. Some changes in colour or texture may occur during the life
cycle of the product, particularly in leather, wood and veneer.
All exposed surfaces of Theodore Alexander furniture are prepared, sanded and finished, even though at times
they are not visible. This includes the undersides, the back and the inside of the drawer boxes amongst others.
While our fabrics and leather are sourced from the finest upholstery manufacturers, we are unable to provide a
guarantee on fabrics or leather, including COM. Theodore Alexander can take no responsibility for wearability
of fabric and leather or alternations to the fabrics and leather after it has shipped. We recommend the use of
a professional upholstery dry cleaner in case of soiling or wear.
Items are photographed in studio conditions and the appearance of the actual items may vary from that shown.
DIMENSION, SPECIFICATIONS AND STYLE
All dimensions listed are approximate given the hand crafted nature or our product and the variation in fabrics
used. There may be a difference of up to 2" from listed dimensions.
When giving overall dimensions we may use some rounding.
Product specifications are not binding and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer
to your shipment for final sizes and specifications.
Where descriptions refer to particular historical styles, this does not indicate the product stems from this period
in any aspect other than in design inspiration.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We are proud of the unique designs created by our skilled designers and craftsmen. To protect your investments,
infringements of any proprietary (trademarked, patented, copy righted or otherwise protected) design or right
will be pursued to the full extent of the law. We will take legal action against any person and / or company
that knowingly or unknowingly infringes upon our intellectual property rights. Trademarks, collection names,
design and design elements in the Catalog may be the subject of pending and issued copyrights, trademark
registrations and patents.
All images and text contained in this Catalog are the sole property of Theodore Alexander or its subsidiaries and
may not be use or reproduced in any medium without the expressed written consent of Theodore Alexander.
PRODUCT CARE
To learn more about caring for your furniture, visit our care page on theodorealexander.com
FRAMES
The typical Theodore Alexander frame is made with 1-1/16" thick rails and 1-1/4" thick back leg posts. However, rails are as thick as 2-1/8" when
necessary. (Back legs feature one piece post construction. Both back post and front legs become integral parts of the frame by being double
doweled into the side and front rails and secured with glued and screwed corner blocks. This does not apply to all legs in this collection due to the
various options). All joints, braces and corners are double doweled and secured with glue and screws.
SPRING UP
A quality eight-way hand tied seat construction is essential to the comfort of any upholstered furniture. Just as a quality box spring is vital to the comfort
of a mattress, the comfort that you experience from a sofa cushion is dependent on a quality eight-way hand tied construction. While many companies
claim to offer eight-way hand tied construction, extremely few produce a quality product. Theodore Alexander produces a true high quality eight-way
hand tied job which includes:
Only 7 ply nylon twine is used.
Coiled seat springs supported by propex webbing with steel bands under each row of springs.
Seat springs four rows deep from front to back where space allows. Across the width of the seat, there should be a row of coiled springs approximately
every 6 inches.
Coil springs are available in various gauges of firmness. In order to provide comfort and proper support Theodore Alexander formulated each seat
with up to five different gauges of springs in seats. In general firmer springs are used in the front and side rows for support, while softer springs are
used in the middle for comfort.
Edge wire extends around the entire perimeter of the springs. (Does not apply to this collection)
Springs are insulated with cotton to minimize noise.
Sinuous wire springs are used in the back as the support foundation for Marshall unit springs or the placement of a back pillow.
CUTTING AND SEWING
Every piece produced by Theodore Alexander is cut individually to ensure pattern match. Great care and thought is given to the placement of the
fabric pattern on your chair or sofa. Fabric is marked by pattern and cut in such a way as to leave a sew line on the face of the fabric. This more time
consuming process ensures that the sewing can be exact.
All welts are cut on the bias to provide the greatest strength and flexibility.
All seams are sewn to ensure that the fabric pattern matches. Seams on stress points are top stitched for added strength.
#5 YKK steel zippers are used in all cushions and back pillows. While this zipper is more expensive, it has proven to be trouble-free during many years
of service.
UPHOLSTERY
The art of upholstering involves more than simply stapling a fabric to a frame and is more than a list of specifications. It requires finesse - finesse that
understands subtleties such as how to hand sew welts together, when an extra layer of cotton is necessary, and where to place a pleat. Below is a partial
list of the highest quality upholstery standards which Theodore Alexander always employs.
Over the last 20 years upholstering techniques have evolved away from the use of fibre and toward the use of more foam in order to reduce the amount
of labour. While Theodore Alexander uses high quality foam in arms and backs, we remain biased towards the use of generous amounts of fibre batting
throughout every piece we produce. These heavier layers of fibre provide a more luxurious feel and look while allowing the upholsterer to shape the arms,
deck, and back as demanded by the design. Furthermore, fabric is never applied directly over wood, foam, other fabrics or webbings; there is always a
layer of fibre immediately under your fabric. This has the added benefit of reducing the wear on your fabric as fibre batting is not abrasive. (Cotton is no
longer used as it smolders and burns, we use fire retardant fibre batting).
Upholstered backs or tufted designs feature Marshall units (connected small soft coiled springs which are covered in muslin) placed over no sag
springs, a layer of foam and two or three layers of fibre. This labour intensive process ensures that even our upholstered and tufted back styles offer
support and comfort.
Wherever arms are pleated, a reverse pleat is used so any excess fabric can be removed.
Skirts hang straight and match on all sides. Pellon (stiffener) is sewn into each skirt panel and skirts are lined with sateen. There are no staples or strips
visible under the skirt.
THE ART OF QUALITY, STYLE AND COMFORT
