Chair – Page 2 – KRS Upholstery

Mackintosh style dining chairs

When we received this pair of Mackintosh-style dining chairs, they were in urgent need of renovation. They were covered in paint-splatters, the seat of one was cracked, and of course the covers needed replacing. We rubbed down the frames and re-sprayed them black. The cracked wooden seat was replaced and new foam was applied to both chairs. The seats were then covered in a bold purple & black retro geometric pattern from Sunbury Design. It would have been very easy to select a ‘safer’ fabric, but the client was keen for something unusual which would stand out. The transformation is amazing and the result is a stunningly impactful pair of occasional chairs, ideal for brightening up a small space like a hallway. This project shows how a bold and adventurous choice of fabric can really pay dividends.

Armchairs with contrasting cushions

Chair, Traditional, Velvet

This pair of button-back armchairs have been reupholstered in ivory crushed velvet by Sunbury. The client requested contrasting crimson patterned seat cushions, with matching buttoning, and we were happy to oblige.

Buttoned armchair – pair

Buttoned armchair

Button detail

Cintique armchair

Chair, Traditional

Nottingham-based Cintique have been making furniture since 1908, and they pride thermselves on the high quality of their products. This fireside chair has been reupholstered in a hardwearing chenille fabric, and featured a buttoned inside back.

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Minotti Suitcase chair

Chair, Minotti, Modern, Wool

Superb Suitcase chair by Minotti. The squared shape and ‘flat bar’ chrome metal feet make this a truly modern classic. It had been reupholstered in plain grey wool, in keeping with the contemporary lines of the piece.

Minotti Suitcase chair

Minotti label

Check rocking chair

Chair, Plaid, Repair, Traditional, Vintage, Wool

We reupholstered this rocking chair in a check wool. We also hand-made a coil sprung seat system (as a cushion) to replace the damaged original. The end result is a lovely little chair restored to its original level of comfort.

Rocking chair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Chair, Traditional, Velvet, Wingback

This Parker Knoll PK720 wingback chair has been beautifully reupholstered in Sunbury ivory crushed velvet. At the client’s request, the technique used differed slightly from the norm, in that the inside back and wing panels were applied with the pile running ‘upside down’, to create a different kind of shading when the velvet catches the light.

Parker Knoll wingback

Duresta Trafalgar armchairs – pair

Chair, Duresta, Traditional, Wool

These classic Duresta Trafalgar armchairs have been reupholstered in Art Of The Loom pewter wool. A wonderful traditional design, interest is provided by piping and borders along the arms, bottom of the front and top of the back. These chairs are currently for sale, enquiries are welcome.

Trafalgar chairs

Trafalgar chair

Occasional bedroom chair

Chair, Traditional, Wool

This small occasional bedroom chair was reupholstered in grey wool. As can be seen in the photos, we made a new seat cushion using Dunlopillo foam, which is wider than the original, and features notches to sit snugly around the chair’s arms.

Bedroom chair – before

Bedroom chair

Georgian chair in blue Colefax & Fowler fabric

Antique, Chair, Traditional

Original early Georgian chair, fully restored and upholstered in Colefax & Fowler Arundel blue fabric, an interesting plain which combines a subtly coloured space dyed warp with a rich chenille weft. Incorporating self piping for defined edges, and duck feather cushion for ultimate comfort.