Art Deco armchair + Pierre Frey
I just love this transformation! This huge Art Deco armchair was at my client's grandmother and I wish she could see how we bring it back to life in 2024.…
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! My name is Céline Vanier, I’m a french upholsterer and luxury fabric dealer doing upholstery since 2012. If you’re interested in upholstery I hope you will enjoy to discover my work here at the workshop.
The 16 steps of (traditionnal) upholstery
This is every steps a traditionnal upholsterer follow to create a new seat. Step 1 and 2: Strip and prepare First we need to strip and prepare the seat frame…
How to choose the right padding for your upholstery project ?
This is a question I'm asked a lot when you're starting a new upholstery project. How to choose the right technique and materials for your seat ?This is the type…
Voltaire Armchair + Misia Velvet + Big Nails
Transformation of the typical french "granny chair" This is the typical Granny chair here but with a beautyfull fabric and nice finishes these antique chairs can still look sooo good.…
My favorite fabrics brands
Here the brands that I curently use at the workshop in alphabetic order. These are the brands that I love the most and the ones I feel so lucky to…
Pierre Frey’s new fabrics collections …
This week I was lucky to discover the last fabrics collections by the well known french brand Pierre Frey. Let me show you (just some) of my favorites ! There…
Velvet green Leopard armchair
I love velvet, I love leopard pattern, so what a great joy to see this old antique chair becoming beautifull again covered with this fabric! The chair BEFORE Chic and…
The power of piping !
I think the power of a piping color on the perception of a fabric is just amazing ! Same fabric, different piping See the difference between this two chairs my…
Upholstery books (for beginners)
Usefull upholstery books. I love books and as a professional upholsterer of course I love collecting upholstery books. And because I'm not a native english speaker they totaly tought me…
Art chair with Michel Pavin
What a crazy project This summer I did an amazing project in collaboration with my friend the artist Michel Pavin. White card for Art. I just loved so much the…