Service
Dining chair reupholstery
Dining chair seats and backs recovered as matched sets, with fabric direction, padding, edge finish and everyday use considered before we quote.
Advice first
We tell you what is worth doing before you spend on fabric or repair work.
Quoted clearly
Photos, sizes and fabric choices become a written price, not a vague estimate.
Built properly
Frames, foam, stitching and finish are checked so the work lasts in daily use.
In scope
What we cover.
- Loose seat pads, fixed seats, high backs and full dining-chair sets
- Foam, webbing and padding corrected before the new cover goes on
- Fabric direction matched across the whole set
- Domestic and contract fabric options, including wipe-clean choices
- Quotes from one chair photo plus the number of chairs
Dining chairs are one of the easiest jobs to quote from photographs, but the finish still needs care. A single chair can look fine on its own; a set of six or eight has to match when they are back around the table.
We check the padding, the base, the way the existing cover is fixed and whether the fabric direction needs to be controlled across the full set. If a seat has gone flat, replacing the foam or padding before recovering will usually make the chair feel much better.
Customers often bring one chair into the shop to choose fabric and confirm the quote. If the construction is the same across the set, that gives us enough to price the rest accurately.
For busy family dining rooms we usually recommend hard-wearing weaves or practical wipe-clean options. For formal rooms, we can go more decorative, but we will still talk through wear, cleaning and pattern repeat before you buy fabric.
Last updated 14 May 2026
Notes from the bench by Karl Chandler, Principal Craftsman.
Working with us
How it works.
- 1
Send one clear chair photo
Include the number of chairs and whether the seat, back or both need recovering.
- 2
Choose fabric
We help you pick a fabric that suits daily meals, children, pets or formal use.
- 3
Recover the set
Each chair is padded and covered consistently so the set still reads as one set around the table.
- 4
Collect or deliver
Most dining sets are turned around quickly and can be collected from the Stalybridge workshop.
Frequently asked
Common questions about this service.
- How long does reupholstery take?
- Most domestic projects take two to four weeks from collection to delivery. Caravans usually run two to three weeks. Single dining chairs are often back within a week. We agree the timeline up front and stick to it.
- Can I choose any fabric or leather?
- You can choose from hundreds of fabrics and leathers in our Stalybridge showroom — Cristina Marrone, Rosemount Fabrics, Ross Fabrics, Sunbury Designs, Warwick, Wemyss, Agua, Futura Leathers, Crest Leather, Nene Valley Leathers and more — priced from about £15 per metre to around £120 per metre.
- Can I supply my own fabric?
- Yes. We're happy to use customer-supplied fabric. We'll calculate the exact metreage you need before you order — including pattern repeats — so you don't end up short. Note: we can't warrant fabric durability on covers we haven't supplied.
- What guarantee do you offer?
- Workmanship is guaranteed, with a two-year craftsmanship guarantee on production and contract work. Fabric durability is governed by the supplier's own rub-test rating; we'll explain that when you choose.
- Do you offer free quotes?
- Yes. Free, no-obligation quotes by phone, email, in shop or, for larger jobs, on site.
Ready to price the upholstery?
Send photos, rough sizes and what you want changed. We’ll tell you the sensible route and quote it clearly.