Armchairs, chairs and sofas reupholstered, in Bordeaux.
Traditional horsehair or modern foam padding, fabric chosen in daylight and finishes set by hand, in my workshop in the Chartrons district. Quotes from photos within 48 hours.
Next possible drop-off: by appointment
- 3 to 6 weeks at the workshop, depending on the piece
- Designer fabrics and trimmings
- Your own fabric welcome
- Collection and delivery across Bordeaux Métropole
Four steps to rebuild a seat.
A reupholstery reads in layers. Scroll: the cross-section rebuilds at the workshop’s pace, from a tired seat to taut velvet.
A hollow seat, faded fabric, flattened horsehair: at first glance, all you see is wear. I always start with the frame, because it decides what comes next.
Stripping
Everything comes off layer by layer: fabric, horsehair, hessian, webbing. On the way I note how the previous upholsterer worked, then I reglue and strengthen the wood.
Tack lifter, chisel, hide glue
Webbing
Jute webbing stretched with a strainer and woven across the seat rails. It is the base of the seat: pulled tight, it carries everything else for decades.
Web strainer, tacks, magnetic hammer
Padding
Traditionally, double-cone springs sewn in and lashed with twine, a hessian layer, then horsehair stitched by hand to shape the dome. In the modern way, high-resilience foam on elastic webbing.
Covering
The fabric is stretched on the straight grain, without a single crease, then fixed flush with the wood. Then come the finishes: sewn piping, braid, or nails set one by one.
Before and after: seats from around Bordeaux.
Drag the handle to compare. Each workshop sketch shows the piece as it arrived, then as it was delivered.
Fictional projects, sketches drawn for the demonstration.
What clients say.
Fictional reviews written for the demonstration.
4.9/5
Average of 37 fictional reviews.
My grandmother’s two chairs had worn-through seats. They came back in natural linen, just firm enough, with photos of every step.
Iris L.
Caudéran, pair of Louis-Philippe chairsThe quote from photos was precise down to the detail and the lead time was met. The teal velvet on the club chair is even better than on the sample.
Mathurin D.
Les Chartrons, club armchairI was torn between three fabrics for the sofa: borrowing the samples at home settled it. Careful delivery, cushions protected.
Esther B.
Talence, two-seater sofa
Guide prices.
Labour, fabric not included, prices including VAT (20%). The exact price depends on the condition of the frame: it is set by the quote, valid for one month.
| Seat | Modern padding | Traditional reupholstery |
|---|---|---|
| Chair, seat only | from €120 | from €190 |
| Bridge or cabriolet armchair | from €390 | from €690 |
| Club armchair | from €890 | from €1,400 |
| Two-seater sofa | from €1,400 | from €2,300 |
Fabrics from €45 to €180 a metre; an armchair needs 2.5 to 4 m. Estimate with the configurator
A seat to redo?
Three photos and its dimensions are enough for a first estimate. I reply within 48 hours, with no obligation.
Compose your armchair.
Choose the seat, the fabric and the finishes: the drawing and the guide price follow every choice.
Club armchair
How the estimate adds up
Guide price including VAT (20%), labour and fabric included. It will be confirmed by the quote, once the seat has been examined.
A quote from photos.
Five steps, two minutes. I reply within 48 hours with a detailed estimate, valid for one month.
Demonstration: nothing is sent, your photos stay in your browser.
The workshop notebook.
Drop-off slots, current lead times and a few tips to make your fabrics last.
Drop-off slots
Tuesday to Friday, and Saturday morning. Next free slot: by appointment.
- Free slots
- Fully booked
- Closed or holidays
Guide lead times
Time spent at the workshop, from drop-off to delivery. Choose a piece to estimate its return date.
Caring for your fabric
The workshop
- Address
- 12 rue des Étoffes, 33300 Bordeaux fictional address
- Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday morning by appointment - Contact
- contact@atelier-passepoil.example demonstration
- Area
- Bordeaux Métropole, collection and delivery
Outside the metropolitan area on quotation
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