Preserve the personality
Curves, piping and seam placement give a chair its character. Decide which details to carry forward and which you would like to simplify.
Furniture upholstery
Chair reupholstery
A favorite chair is more than its fabric. It is the height, the arms, the way it fits you. Reupholstery considers those familiar qualities alongside the worn parts, from the outer cover to the padding and support that give the chair its shape and feel.
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What to consider.
Describe the comfort you want
A low seat, flattened arms or uneven cushion may point to different needs. Describe how the chair feels, not only how it looks.
Choose fabric at the right scale
Texture and pattern interact with the shape of a chair. Large repeats and curved surfaces may affect both the layout and material requirements.
BEFORE YOU BEGINDetails that
Details that
shape the work.
- Front, side and back photographs
- The details you want to preserve
- Any change in comfort or looseness in the frame
Common questions.
Can the chair feel firmer after reupholstery?
It may be possible to adjust the cushioning, depending on the construction. Firmness should be discussed separately from the fabric, with the existing support checked first.
Can a patterned fabric work on a curved chair?
Often, but the shape and pattern repeat affect placement and yardage. Reviewing the actual fabric and chair together helps establish a workable layout.
Does upholstery include repairing wooden parts?
Frame repairs and wood finishing are separate considerations. Any loose or damaged structure should be identified before upholstery begins, with the scope of that work explicitly agreed.
Let’s make it
yours again.
Tell us what you’d like to repair, restore or reimagine.
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