摘要 |
A connection for securing upholstery and an arm to an article of furniture. A body supporting frame is provided which includes a continuous channel extending along the peripheral edge of the frame. An elongated strip is adapted to be secured to the frame and projects partly into the channel to restrict the opening into the channel. A compressible welt cord is utilized and has a width dimension at least greater than the restricted dimension into the channel. Upholstery covers at least a portion of the frame and has an edge portion thereof received into the channel. The welt cord is utilized to effect a securement of the upholstery to the frame. The arm has a bracket with an extension member thereon which extends through an opening in the upholstery and between the frame and a fastener member. The fastener member effects a clamping of the extension member between the fastener and the frame. The fastener member which is utilized to effect a clamping of the extension member, as aforesaid, lies in the channel and is covered by the welt cord when the article of furniture is fully covered.
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