Matching pale sage French-style armchairs in a living room — Skippy Upholstery

Chair Reupholstery in Brooklyn

Chair reupholstery in Brooklyn for the seats you love. Renew a favorite armchair or bring a dining set back into everyday use.

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Chair reupholstery for Brooklyn homes

Chair reupholstery in Brooklyn starts with the piece you already have. At Skippy Upholstery, we consider its shape, the condition of the seat and back, and the way you want it to feel. Led by Igor Skipalskiy, our Brooklyn workshop brings more than 40 years of upholstery experience to antique furniture and contemporary seating.

A worn cover does not always mean a chair has reached the end of its life. New upholstery can change its texture and color while retaining a familiar silhouette. We discuss fabric, padding and the details that give your chair its character before agreeing on the work. Keeping useful furniture in service can also reduce waste. See New York State’s guidance on reuse and repair.

Explore our furniture upholstery services or learn about our story and workshop.

Dining chairs, armchairs and accent seating

Dining-chair seats, upholstered backs, lounge chairs and decorative armchairs each need a different approach. A simple removable seat can call for different work from a fully upholstered chair with curves, buttons or nailhead trim. Photographs help us understand the construction and the finish you have in mind.

For a coordinated room, we can discuss a whole dining set or how an individual chair will sit alongside your other furniture. If a wooden frame or exposed finish needs attention, see our furniture repair and restoration services.

Our broader portfolio also includes seating for businesses. For specialist treatment-room seating, visit medical and dental upholstery; for a larger piece at home, explore sofa and couch reupholstery.

Champagne floral upholstered armchair with silver-tone legs — Skippy Upholstery

Champagne floral armchair — a clear view of pattern placement, buttons and the carved base.

Featured project: champagne floral armchair upholstery

This chair reupholstery project pairs champagne floral fabric with a silver-tone carved base. Large botanical motifs move across the broad seat and flared arms. Three covered buttons define the low back. The exposed legs remain part of the design, so the upholstery and frame need to work together. For a similar chair, compare pattern scale with the seat width and photograph the arms from both sides.

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Chair upholstery: before and after

See how a new cover or an upholstered seat can change a familiar chair. These comparisons from our project library show the details side by side.

Sculptural gold high-back chair upholstery comparison — Skippy Upholstery — Gold high-back chair upholstery
A comparison of the worn cover and renewed gold-pattern upholstery.

Wood X-back chair before and after seat upholstery — Skippy Upholstery — Wooden cross-back chair seat upholstery
The same chair shape, with a new upholstered seat.

From photographs to a plan

Begin with clear photographs of the front, back and sides, plus close-ups of worn areas. Include approximate dimensions, the number of chairs, and whether you want to keep the existing look or try a different material. For a set, let us know if every chair needs the same work.

We discuss the cover, cushioning and visible finishing details together. You can explore our upholstery materials and approach to craftsmanship before sending your ideas. Some construction or frame issues need an in-person assessment before the scope can be confirmed.

What affects the estimate?

Chair upholstery costs depend on size, construction, fabric choice and condition. Tufting, piping, patterned fabric, exposed wood and repairs can change the amount of work involved. A dining seat and a fully upholstered armchair should not be treated as the same job.

Send your photographs through our quote request form and tell us what you would like to change. We will discuss the scope for your particular piece rather than offer a one-size-fits-all price.

Our workshop is at 6901 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Check our service area or contact the shop to discuss your project.

Chair reupholstery in the room

This styled room view shows how the pale fabric and silver-tone frame sit beside other finishes. When planning chair reupholstery, compare a fabric sample in the room where you use the chair. Daylight and nearby textiles can change how its color and sheen appear.

Champagne floral armchair with carved silver-tone legs — Skippy Upholstery

Styled room representation of the featured project.

Questions about chair upholstery

Is my chair worth reupholstering?
The frame, construction, comfort and personal value of the chair all matter. Send photos and tell us what you like about it. We can discuss whether upholstery, repairs or a different scope makes sense for that piece.

Can you reupholster a whole dining set?
We can discuss a coordinated set as well as individual chairs. Include the quantity and photographs of the seats and backs so we can understand whether all the chairs have the same construction.

Before you begin

Can the padding be changed as well as the fabric?
Tell us if the seat feels flat, firm or uncomfortable. Cushioning and support can be considered with the new cover; the appropriate work depends on the chair's construction and condition.

How long will chair reupholstery take?
Timing depends on the number of pieces, material availability and the work required. Ask about the current schedule when requesting your estimate, especially if you have an event or deadline.