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“Ideally you should try to buy upholstered items that have retained their original fillings of horsehair, wool or down, because they provide a much more satisfying shape than when they have been replaced with foam rubber or other modern materials.” quote by David Linley
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“Ideally you should try to buy upholstered items that have retained their original fillings of horsehair, wool or down, because they provide a much more satisfying shape than when they have been replaced with foam rubber or other modern materials.”

David Linley

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of Interior Design, David Linley, 2008

Traditional natural fillings give furniture lasting shape and comfort.

In simple terms: Horsehair, wool, down are superior.

Key Takeaway

Choose authentic materials for quality.

Themes

design craftsmanship materials

Mood

appreciative practical

Type

advice educational

When to use this quote

  • furniture restoration
  • custom interiors
  • heritage preservation

Key Concepts

traditional upholstery material science

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you value authenticity over cost?
  • How does material affect comfort?
A Different Perspective

Modern foams are cheaper and lighter.

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