Re-Upholstery

We replace worn fabric and padding on dining chairs and antique furniture using traditional methods.

We restore dining chairs and antique seating that's seen better days. Whether the fabric is damaged, the foam has compressed, we handle the work properly. Our re-upholstery service includes stripping old fabric, replacing worn foam, padding and recovering with fabric you choose. We work on Victorian and Edwardian antique chairs using traditional methods, as well as modern dining sets and household furniture. Every piece gets the same attention whether it's a single inherited chair or a full set of six. The Stevenson family has restored upholstered furniture since 1962, helping customers across London and the UK bring seating back to usable condition.

Why Choose Us for Re-Upholstery

Re-upholstery requires both upholstery skills and understanding when to use traditional versus modern methods. We've worked on antique and modern furniture for over 60 years.

Over 60 years of furniture re-upholstery experience
Traditional methods for antique chairs and period furniture
Modern techniques for contemporary seating
We replace foam, padding, springs, and fabric as needed
Work on single chairs or full dining sets
Clear pricing based on condition and work required

How We Re-Upholster Furniture

Re-upholstery depends on the furniture's age, condition, and how it will be used. Here's our approach.

Assess the Furniture

We check the padding, and fabric condition. This tells us what needs replacing.

Strip the Old Upholstery

Everything gets carefully removed. Old fabric, worn foam and damaged padding.

Add New Padding

Fresh foam, wadding, and padding go on. Thickness and firmness depend on the furniture type and how it will be used.

Recover with Fabric

Your chosen fabric gets fitted and secured. We work carefully to get clean lines, proper tension, and a finish that lasts.

Final Check

The recovered furniture gets inspected to ensure everything is secure, comfortable, and looks right.

Most re-upholstery takes 3 to 4 weeks. Full dining sets or complex antique pieces take longer.

Types of Furniture We Work On

We re-upholster all kinds of seating and upholstered furniture. If it has fabric and padding, we can restore it.

Dining Chairs Dining chair seats, drop-in seats, upholstered dining sets, carver chairs, and kitchen chairs.

Antique Seating Victorian chairs, Edwardian armchairs, Georgian seating, antique dining sets, and period furniture using traditional upholstery methods.

Stools and Benches Footstools, piano stools, dressing table stools, window seats, and upholstered benches.

Who Uses Our Re-Upholstery Service

Homeowners, restaurants, antique owners, and anyone with worn seating bring us furniture that needs restoring properly.

Homeowners Restoring dining chairs, inherited furniture, and household seating that's structurally sound but needs new upholstery.

Restaurants and Hospitality Re-upholstering dining chairs, booth seating, and commercial furniture that's seen heavy use.

Antique Furniture Owners Restoring Victorian and Edwardian chairs using traditional upholstery methods appropriate to the period.

Families with Inherited Furniture Bringing back chairs, and seating passed down through generations that need new fabric and padding.

Anyone with Worn Furniture That's still structurally sound but looks tired, uncomfortable, or damaged. We help customers across London and the UK restore seating properly.

Choosing Fabric

You choose the fabric for your furniture. We can advise on what suits the piece and how it will be used.

For Dining Chairs Durable fabrics work best. Dining chairs get regular use and need fabric that handles wear, spills, and cleaning.

For Antique Furniture Period-appropriate fabrics suit Victorian and Edwardian pieces. We can recommend styles that match the furniture's age.

We don't supply fabric. You source and provide the fabric you want, and we do the re-upholstery work. If you need guidance on quantity or suitability, we can advise.

Getting Furniture to Us

Customers bring furniture to us in Harrow or arrange their own transport. Here's what works.

Drop Off in Person You can bring furniture directly to us in Harrow, London. This works well for dining chairs and smaller pieces.

Arrange Your Own Transport For larger furniture or full dining sets, arrange collection and delivery yourself. We focus on the upholstery work.

Packaging for Transport Protect furniture during transport, especially antiques. Wrap carefully and secure so nothing shifts or gets damaged.

Our Address Stevenson Platers 34 Woodgrange Avenue Harrow London HA3 0XD

Call 07391 007 123 to arrange drop off or discuss your furniture before bringing it.

Questions About Re-Upholstery

Here are the questions customers ask us most often about furniture re-upholstery.

How much fabric do I need for my furniture?

It depends on the piece. Dining chair seats typically need 0.5 to 1 meter. Send photos and measurements and we can estimate how much fabric to buy.

Do you supply fabric or do I need to provide it?

You provide the fabric. We focus on the upholstery work. This lets you choose exactly what you want. If you need advice on fabric types or suitability, we can guide you.

What if the chair frame is loose or damaged?

We repair frames as part of the re-upholstery process. Loose joints get tightened, broken components get fixed, and structural issues get addressed. The frame must be solid before we re-upholster.

Can you match existing chairs in a dining set?

If you have a set where some chairs need re-upholstering and others don't, we aim to match the finish so everything looks consistent. Exact matching depends on fabric availability and how the existing chairs have aged.

How long does re-upholstery take?

Most furniture takes 3 to 4 weeks. Dining chair sets, antique pieces, or furniture needing significant frame repair take longer. We confirm timings when we quote.

Is it worth re-upholstering or should I just buy new?

If the frame is solid and well-made, re-upholstery often makes sense. Quality furniture, antiques, inherited pieces, and well-constructed dining chairs are usually worth restoring. Cheap flat-pack furniture typically isn't.

Can you re-upholster just the seat or does the whole chair need doing?

Drop-in dining chair seats can be done on their own. Fully upholstered chairs typically need the whole piece doing for the best result. We assess each piece and advise what makes sense.

Do you collect and deliver furniture?

No, we don't offer collection and delivery. You bring furniture to us or arrange your own transport. This keeps our costs down and lets us focus on the upholstery work.

Get Your Free Quote

Send photos of your furniture from all angles showing the current condition. Tell us the approximate size, how many pieces need doing, and whether you know what fabric you want. We'll assess it and give you a quote.

Re-Upholstery Across London and the UK

We've restored dining chairs, antique furniture, and worn seating for customers across London and the UK since 1962. Based in Harrow, we're here to help bring furniture back properly. Bring items to us or arrange transport.