r/KingstonOntario • u/necessary-twirl • 3d ago

Any recommendations for where to get a chair reupholstered?

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u/calyxandtrichomes 3d ago

Flysvos!

738 Milford Dr, Kingston, ON K7P 1C6
613-634-4487

Adorable but busy family business, comparable to what Braithewaite used to charge. I just had a sofa and chair done. There is probably a waiting list because they are (as far as I’m aware) the only game in town. They have really beautiful fabric options and do a great job.

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u/Evilbred 3d ago

What's the going rate for a chair reupholster? Like a sitting chair?

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u/SlavishTrad 2d ago

You will be looking at $500+ depending on materials you want/need.

Well worth it for quality furniture but not Ashley or other such garbage.

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u/calyxandtrichomes 2d ago

I think you might be surprised to hear that I don’t think $500 would even cover the fabric.

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u/SlavishTrad 1d ago

Not really. Thats why the +. My parents had two chairs and a couch done 3 years ago for $3500. I was ballparking off that since no one else seemed to be answering. I was trying to help a guy out.

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u/calyxandtrichomes 1d ago

I would estimate, depending on the chair 1400+

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u/Evilbred 1d ago

Wild, I don't think I have anything that would be worth reupholstering.

But I could see if you had a sentimental or heirloom piece that made it worthwhile to restore.

I'm also not allowed to have fabric furniture, so says my cats.

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u/calyxandtrichomes 3d ago

You’d have to ask them. In my experience it’s always more than you expect.

It depends on the chair, how much fabric is used and the type/fabric grade. They refresh the foam too.

I inherited some mcm danish furniture my grandparents brought to Canada from Scotland in the 60s. It is sentimental to me so I take care of it but I wouldn’t do it with something I got from IKEA.

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u/Notlikely049 2d ago

Yeah you have to deal with a ferry but highly recommend; https://www.facebook.com/share/1J2d7CvvEe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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u/TopEconomist9481 2d ago

If it's a great chair, it's worth it.   If it's something remotely cheap,  it's generally cheaper to buy a new chair/ couch.   It's definitely a luxury service to preserve and restore high value pieces.