Let’s upholster this French Provincial Dining Chair together!
Follow along as I show you step by step how you, too, can upholster your dining room chairs.
Reupholstering a French Provincial Dining Chair
If you’ve ever looked at a tired old dining chair and thought, “This could be so much better,” then you’re in for a treat! In this project, I took a classic French Provincial dining chair — you know, the kind with all those gorgeous curves and timeless charm — and gave it a fresh new look. From stripping away the worn-out fabric to carefully rebuilding the layers, this transformation brings new life to a beautiful piece of furniture that’s just too good to toss.
But here’s the best part — I didn’t just document the process, I’m inviting you to follow along with me! There are live, step-by-step video tutorials that walk you through every stage of the reupholstery journey. You’ll see exactly how I tackled tricky corners, got that perfect smooth finish, and made sure the details shine. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or just curious about what goes into reupholstering a classic piece like this, these videos will give you all the insider tips and tricks.
So if you’ve been thinking about revamping a piece of your own — or if you just love watching a good makeover story unfold — come join me! Check out the full project at [insert link] and see how a little creativity and a lot of upholstery know-how can turn a dated dining chair into a true showstopper.
Part 1 French Provincial Dining Chair
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5 Finishing up
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Just curious if you ever have classes in french traditional upholstery with horse hair and burlap? Thank you.
Hello Kathleen, I don’t have classes on French traditional upholstery. However, If you look on YouTube for Buckminster Upholstery you will find that Kim Buckminster has very detailed video tutorials. Here is a link to his website where you will find some of his videos as well.
http://www.buckminsterupholstery.com/
I am not sure where in PA you are but I will be in Lancaster in May teaching a 3-day advanced class. If you are near there I would love to have you join us for dinner one night.
Thanks for reading my blog,
Kim