Upholstering with Horsehair Stuffing: The Stately Oak Armchair

Traditional upholstery techniques, using horsehair stuffing and edge-roll hand stitching, make a great foundation for this updated antique oak armchair!

French Plus Bohemian: A Chair Story in the Traditional Upholstery Manner

What do you get when you mix an old boring chair with new, exciting materials and traditional methods? French Boho, of course...read on!

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Artisanal Upholstery: Gilded Antique French Settee and Chair in the Traditional Manner

Traditional upholstery methods plus a fabulous designer fabric make these antique French pieces stand out in a crowd. Have a look at some of the steps they took along the way!

UpholsteryLeslie HowardAugust 15, 2016antique, blue, chair, designers guild, French, gilded, mattiazzo, settee, traditional upholstery, velvet, vintage Comments

Traditionally Upholstered French Dining Chairs: More Horsehair and Burlap!

Upholstering furniture in the traditional way is an adventure not for the faint of heart! Join me as I show you why on these beautiful vintage French chairs...