Upholstering an Antique Sofa

Also known as the Brimfield Flea Markets this is the oldest outdoor flea market which runs three times per year (May, July and September) in Brimfield, Massachusetts. This market is HUGE and worth visiting.

Now the next challenge is to select the color of the houndstooth fabric and then to find an upholsterer who would tackle such a project. I find the fabric at Boca Bargoons and my friend, Kim shares the name of her very talented upholsterer. What would we do without our trusted friends’ resources?

Fortunately the upholsterer is able to pick up the sofa, however, I didn’t realize it would take months to complete. Literally months-so many months that I had nearly forgotten about it. Since this is the upholsterer’s very last project before he retires, I really can’t complain.

The upholsterer suggests making seating cushions that would replicate the curve of the frame. Just by adding these 3 cushions, the sofa is not only comfortable, but attractively highlights the shape and style of the gilded frame.

Look at his attention to detail. The houndstooth pattern lines up perfectly from cushion to cushion. This is truly a work of art. The other benefit of the curved cushion detail is that it accommodates those with short or long legs.

I also love the double welt that is along the gilded frame. There is something about adding new fabric to an old piece of furniture that gives it new life. Now this beautifully upholstered antique sofa sits in our master bedroom.

As you can see it is a great place for my youngest daughter to flop! To see more photos of our master bedroom, click here.

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We are currently looking to re-build our family room sofa vs. buying a new one. Our 96″ Mitchell Gold couch has seen better days, but it has a North American hardwood frame which is worth preserving. Since we are working with a new upholsterer, I am hoping they are as good as the man who made this antique sofa into something I love.

It is so delightful to reclaim an old piece and transform it into something useable. This is the best form of recycling!

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