Rex Corbett Hughes made the chairs in WA’s Parliament House, but that’s just part of his story

A Pilbara man learned the classic art of deep-button upholstery from some of the masters, leading him to make the chairs in Western Australia’s Parliament House.

Now, after years of battling alcohol addiction, Rex Corbett Hughes has his own business and is passing on his knowledge.

Talking to the ABC, he still felt comfortable in one of the Legislative Assembly chairs he made more than a decade ago.

“Still the same. At least I know I am a good upholsterer.

“My…