A half-round banquette is beautiful, but a curve is the hardest shape there is for fabric. From removable cushions to channel tufting, inclined backs and faceted frames, here are the four ways to upholster it, how to choose the right fabric, and why your upholsterer should be involved before the joiner starts cutting.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
How a leather club chair is covered in basane, the traditional sheepskin, worked wet: wetting, shaping, drying and finishing, from a French workshop.
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…
What an insane upholstery project these curvy chairs ! I rarely say no to my clients so when I was asked to cover these really curvy and complex chairs with…
This was definitely a huge transformation for this pair of square stools. There is a huge difference before and after.They now look absolutely amazing !😍 Gorgeous fabric on ! This…
Last time I talked about upholstery books for beginners, this time I want to share my favourite professional upholstery books. The ones worth knowing when you're already working as an…