Vintage upholstered chairs

Beautiful wingback chair, model 'Laila' designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko Finland in the 1950s. The chair is in overal good condition. Supports and sits very good. Reupholstered with the current green ton sur ton velvet in the 1970s. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from…

I found this chair, and another just like it, at an estate sale. I loved the design, but not so much the upholstery. I knew it was going to take forever to reupholster, so I decided to paint it…the upholstery and all! I knew if I didn’t like it after it was done that I

Welcome to my tutorial blog post on how I reupholstered this second hand French Provincial arm chair. I took lots of photos at some points, and less at other points during the process, but hopefully this tutorial will inspire you to give it a try and not be intimidated to attempt reupholstering. I have never tried it before, and when I scored this chair at an antique/vintage shop, I didn't love the fabric, although there was nothing wrong with it. After giving it some thought I didn't see…

This is where we left off… I talked about the soda blasting process and how I deconstructed this chair, in this previous post. I was so happy with the chair and how it was looking, all deconstructed! It was still a little too yellowy for my taste and I wanted to give it more of

A Danish way with wood and a Brazilian take on modernism blend beautifully in our Cigar chair. Tapered round rods of natural oak wood shape the simple frame, warmed by a rich honey stain. Nestled within the angular support resides a luxurious seat upholstered in burnished dark grey leather. Padded cushioning wraps the arms, attached at points with buttons for a touch of vintage charm. The back cushion billows with deep button tufts for the look and indulgent comfort of a classic club…

Embrace the classic, enjoy elegance. This vintage chaise lounge carries the mark of time, allowing you to revisit refined living and experience comfort and prestige. Smith Thera Upholstery Color: Beige | Smith Thera Vintage Indoor Chaise Lounge Upholstered Chaise Lounge brownWood in Beige | 36.81" H X 27.17" W X 58.27" L | Wayfair

Step back in time with this exquisitely upholstered vintage armchair, its floral pattern whispering stories of past grandeur, perfectly poised under the warm glow of a classic lamp, against the backdrop of a dark teal wall #ClassicElegance #FloralUpholstery #VintageDecor #AntiqueCharm #HomeStyle #ElegantInteriors #DecorDetail

This post was written in collaboration with Zibra Brushes but all thoughts and opinions are my own.Have you ever painted upholstery fabric before? I tried it fo…