The Armchair That Almost Didn’t Get Restored (And Why I’m Glad It Did)
When Christiane first brought me her Voltaire chair, I'll be honest with you: I told her it probably wasn't worth restoring. The wood was scratched, dull, coated in that thick…
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! My name is Céline Vanier, I’m a french upholsterer and luxury fabric dealer doing upholstery since 2008. If you’re interested in upholstery I hope you will enjoy to discover my work here at the workshop as well as the many upholstery tutorials available here.
When a Rush Seat Chair Becomes an Upholstered One: A Restoration Story
From Family Heirloom to Showpiece: Reupholstering a Rush Seat Chair That Wasn't Meant to Be Upholstered Some chairs arrive at the workshop with a straightforward brief. Strip it, rebuild it,…
The Voltaire Chair: How to Reupholster France’s Most Beloved Armchair
If the cabriolet is the chair you find at every French antique market, the Voltaire is the one you find in every French grandmother's living room. It's the armchair that…
How to reupholster a dining chair seat for beginners (drop-in seat)
Reupholstering a drop-in seat chair is one of the most rewarding projects in upholstery and for many, it's the first one that makes you realise just how far a little…
Big comfortable Art Deco Chair Upholstery (with springs unit)
I was asked to redo a pair of confortable art deco chairs, this is the perfect occasion to show you how these big sprunged chairs are made INSIDE. There is…
9 Essential tips for starting upholstery
Upholstery is such a rewarding and practical skill! It allows you to restore old furniture, personalize your home, and even start a business. However, as a beginner, you may find…
Making a Club Chair
What is a club chair? What leather is used for a club chair? How many sheepskins do you need for a club chair? Can you reupholster a club chair with fabric?
All about thread: What thread to use for upholstery work ?
You're wondering what kind of thread you should use for one of your upholstery projects ? No worries here what you should know about it. What thread on the sewing…
Temporary tack: the art of temporary tacking in upholstery
Do you know what a temporary tack is? If you want to start upholstery and learn how to cover a chair properly you better know what a temporary tack is.…
All about bespoke poufs and ottomans
Bespoke poufs, also known as ottomans, are versatile and stylish additions to any interior space. I just love making pouffe, because it's fun and quite easy.These custom-made pieces not only serve…