About armchair reupholstery
An armchair is often the piece with the most personality in the room — and reupholstery is the fastest way to bring it back to life. From club chairs and wingbacks to mid-century cocktail chairs, a good workshop will restore springs and padding as well as recovering, so the chair feels as good as it looks.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- Local, vetted specialists
- Photo-based briefs
- Real customer reviews
- Bespoke fabric options
- Aftercare & guarantees where offered
Popular styles
Not sure which style you have? Send us a photo — we'll help you identify it and match you with an upholsterer who specialises in that shape.
Tall side panels, rolled arms — a period English classic that suits deep buttoning and heavy fabrics.
Low, deep and enveloping. Traditionally in aged leather; equally handsome in velvet.
Slim arms, tapered wooden legs. Ideal in wool bouclé, tweed or coloured velvet.
Smaller Victorian pieces; often deep-buttoned or spoon-backed.
Fabric options
Textured, warm, hides wear well.
Adds instant luxury; performance velvets survive family life.
The right leather patinas beautifully — best for club and wing chairs.
Period-appropriate for antique frames.
Popular colour palette
A curated palette that suits armchair reupholstery — from timeless neutrals to statement tones.
How the process works
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Free quote — upload photos of your piece and receive itemised written quotes from local specialists.
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Fabric consultation — browse thousands of fabric options or preview them on your own piece with the AI visualiser.
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Strip & inspect — the workshop strips the frame back, checks springs, webbing and padding and reports any hidden repairs.
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Rebuild & recover — new webbing, springs, fillings and hand-cut fabric are applied with careful pattern-matching and stitching.
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Delivery & aftercare — the finished piece is returned to your home, usually with a workmanship guarantee.
Armchair Reupholstery — frequently asked questions
- How much does armchair reupholstery cost in the UK?
- Armchair Reupholstery costs vary with size, fabric and condition. As a rough guide: a single dining chair from £150, an armchair from £450–£900, and a full three-seat sofa £900–£2,400 in a mid-range fabric. Fabric is usually the biggest variable — a premium velvet or performance weave can double the fabric-only line.
- How long does armchair reupholstery take?
- Most jobs take 1–4 weeks from fabric confirmation, depending on the workshop's schedule and lead times from the fabric supplier. Antique restoration and bespoke pieces can run longer.
- Which fabrics can I choose from?
- You can pick from thousands of upholstery fabrics from top UK and European suppliers — velvets, wools, linens, bouclé and heavy-duty performance weaves. Try our free AI visualiser to see them on your own furniture before you decide.
- Do you cover my area?
- We work with Guild-accredited upholsterers across the UK — London, the Home Counties, Yorkshire, the Midlands, the North West, Scotland, Wales and the South West. Enter your postcode when you request a quote to see local matches.
- Is there a fee to get quotes?
- No. Quotes through Upholstery Portal are free and no-obligation. You choose whether to book the upholsterer.