Good Bones Upholstery

I've really been churning out the chairs recently! Its another mix of modern, antique and vintage pieces. Except for the wing chair all of these needed a significant overhaul of the padding as well as the new fabric.

Lately I've worked on a run of various styles of furniture from different time periods. While the type of cut one makes or the way fabric for an element gets sewn together is pretty universal across pieces, everything going on underneath the fabric is where the real art and science of upholstery appears. Each has its pros and cons, but in my mind, antiques are predominantly art, modern pieces are predominantly science, and vintage pieces are a pleasant blend of the two.

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This living room set was a fun before and after look. Changing the color and removing the skirts gives these pieces a lighter, fresher feel.

February was a month for some challenging pieces, but as usual, perseverance will win out in the end!

January's wild weather kept me scrambling. Between delayed materials and days missed due to road conditions, I was grateful for clients who didn't mind a flexible schedule!

Heeyyy pretty ladies! 😍 Another beautiful blue fabric on vintage channel back arm chairs. The variation in the chenille fabric helps the channels stand out and the color looks great with the decorative nails.

Its been full speed ahead at the shop over the past month! Here are just a few of the things we've been working on . . .

Antique diamond tufted settee recovered in golden Crypton velvet from Charlotte Fabrics on a frame bolstered and beautified by Dwell Wood Shop And Furniture Repair. Hard work and dedication always pays off and we're pretty happy with these results!

A chair for you and a chair for me

A couple recent before and afters . . . big changes to both of these projects!

A few very different recent projects . . .

I've been working on a range of chair projects recently -- from antique to vintage to modern. Construction and upholstery methods vary across the board, but at the end of them all, I've been happy with how they turned out!

Small wing chair before and after. . .
Removing the skirts and changing the fabric to a dark purple feels like a whole personality shift for this chair, and I am here for it! (yes, I did have a goth phase in high school 😉)

Recently completed modern loveseat with decorative nailhead trim . . . I love that these nails can be subtle while also giving this piece the right amount of pop!

Oh so pretty in pink velvet!

I always love a complimentary fabric combination; I think this plaid and velvet look especially sharp!

Flexsteel loveseat before and after: we made some major design changes to the back, arms and skirts to give this piece a sleeker, more modern look.

Wing chair with waterfall skirt covered in a lovely reddish pink texture with a pop of color.

This is only the second time I've done this style of skirt in my 8 year career. I used the previous upholsterer's work as a template and am pretty happy with the results. I'll make a few tweaks to the method next time, but in general, the waterfall skirt has been demystified!

Vintage sofa - before, after, and in between.
This is the kind of piece that gets me feeling sentimental -- it was passed down from my client's parents and came to me in the original upholstery from 1970! All told, I was pretty impressed with how the original materials and workmanship held up.

Flashy patterns may get all the attention, but for the real workhorses of your household furniture -- the family room sectional, lived-in living room set, or the dog's favorite chair in your home office -- you can't go wrong with a durable solid.

1- Sectional in Ultrahyde vinyl
2- Living room set in Crypton fabric
3- Skirted formal chairs in a performance chenille

Its been a busy few weeks with some fun projects in and out!

Another lovely little chair in the books! The curves of the butterfly back, coupled with the diamond tufting and not-so-stretchy velvet fabric was a challenge but the end result is a show stopper.

Loving this Queen Ann wing chair in blues

Vintage rocking chair before and after! After a run of couches and commercial pieces, it was nice to work on a smaller piece with a big transformation. My clients refinished the show wood on the arms and we were all pleased with how well the finished complimented the new fabric.

Vintage sofa recovered in leather

More fun with different styles of furniture! Vintage La-z-boy recliners and an almost-antique tufted club chair.

I've had a run of chairs come through the shop recently. Its nice to have a variety of styles and fabrics to work with.

Talk about a before and after! These barstools got an entirely new look, going from a tapestry that screams "early 90s" to a far classier black leather with diamond patterned buttons. Why yes, I *can* work magic 😉

Pretty little custom upholstered bedroom chair; this central fabric from Charlotte Fabrics becomes iridescent when you catch the light just right.