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Is it worth recovering dining chairs?

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Is it worth recovering dining chairs?
Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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Set of 10 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Oak + New Sheepskin 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 10 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furn...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

6 Willett Duncan Phyfe Wildwood Cherry Rose Medallion Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Willett Wildwood Cherry collection dining chairs featuring a serpentine ladderback design with rose medallion crest. Dimensions: 18" x 21" x 34.5"h, seat 19"
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

French Set of Nine Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of nine French Louis XV style dining chairs (armless side chairs) from the early 20th century. Their curvaceous oak frames outline the upholstered backs and seats carrying the si...
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20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Barbara Barry Collection for Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Baker Furniture Oval X-Back Dining Side Chair designed by Barbara Barry. Mahogany stained and cream velvet upholstery. Eight chairs available. Barbara Barry collection by Baker Fur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Postmodern 'Tokyo' dining chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980's. Black powder coated tubular metal frames with a contrasting natural wood seat and finished with a ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Erik Buch Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of six classic teak dining chairs consisting of two arm chairs (Model OD 50) and four side chairs (Model OD 49), designed by Erik Buch, for Odense Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark ci...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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