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…
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.
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? A club chair is a type of armchair known for its deep seat, low back, and wide armrests. It originated in France in the early…
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…
What Type of Upholstery Fabric Should You Choose to Cover a Seat?
How to choose the best fabric for a seat ? If you want to reupholster your seat yourself or have it done by a professional, you must start by asking…
Hart Design Selection: The Design Resource I’ve Been Obsessing Over (And Why You Need It Too)
Hello there! So I've been working on something that's been absolutely consuming my thoughts lately, and I HAD to share it with you all. You know how sometimes you're working…