Step 1 – £90 from the antiques centre.

Step 2 – Following strip down of the old fabric and stuffings, the arms are covered with hessian base fabric followed by foam and dacron. The layers are built up to recreate the previous shape.

Step 3 – The same process is used for the seat base. This beautiful old chair really is going through a complete transformation

Step 4 – A new hessian back will provide strong support for the outer cover when it is applied. To get the finishing just right, careful attention to detail is needed.

Step 5 – Colour matched braid ensures a perfect finish between the final fabric and exposed wooden parts of the chair.

Step 6 – Finished braid work

Step 7 – The finished article back in the home. A truly beautiful piece of furniture and a spectacular renovation

Gold Wooden Chair

This is a chair bought by Mr. and Mrs. Plumb from Lancaster antiques centre

I wanted to try and create a real original piece; something a bit out of the ordinary. The end result is superb. It is definitely worth keeping an eye out for this kind of thing and then getting Plumbs to re-upholster for you. As well as a one off piece, it’s enjoyable to be involved from start to finish.

Mrs. Plumb

Heres how we did it...

  • £90 from the antiques centre.

    £90 from the antiques centre.

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  • Following strip down of the old fabric and stuffings, the arms are covered with hessian base fabric followed by foam and dacron. The layers are built up to recreate the previous shape.

    Following strip down of the old fabric and stuffings, the arms are covered with hessian base fabric followed by foam and dacron. The layers are built up to...

    Click for more detail
  • The same process is used for the seat base. This beautiful old chair really is going through a complete transformation

    The same process is used for the seat base. This beautiful old chair really is going through a complete transformation

    Click for more detail
  • A new hessian back will provide strong support for the outer cover when it is applied. To get the finishing just right, careful attention to detail is needed.

    A new hessian back will provide strong support for the outer cover when it is applied. To get the finishing just right, careful attention to detail is needed.

    Click for more detail
  • Colour matched braid ensures a perfect finish between the final fabric and exposed wooden parts of the chair.

    Colour matched braid ensures a perfect finish between the final fabric and exposed wooden parts of the chair.

    Click for more detail
  • Finished braid work

    Finished braid work

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  • The finished article back in the home. A truly beautiful piece of furniture and a spectacular renovation

    The finished article back in the home. A truly beautiful piece of furniture and a spectacular renovation

    Click for more detail

* This voucher entitles you to £100 off loose covers, reupholstery or curtains when you spend £399 or more on 2 items or more. Or claim £200 off reupholstery when you spend a minimum of £800 on reupholstery. Antique furniture, Clearance & Prestige fabrics excluded from offer. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, except accessory promotions. Ask your Home consultant for full details. Only one voucher per household. Cannot be used on orders already placed. Offer valid until valid until 31st March 2011.