The Chair Doctor

The Chair Doctor The Chair Dr specialises in sourcing, reupholstering and restoring antique and Mid Century chairs

12/05/2026

A labour of love to transform this gorgeous fan back chair into this stunning Japanese inspired side chair
What do you think ? - it’s a firm favourite with me - one to be really proud of

03/05/2026

Watching the first series of the award winning Beef on Netflix- and am very jealous of their visit to this art gallery event - chair heaven !

Who’s watched it ? And why aren’t there chair art events in the Uk like this ?

I live in the Peak District where there are alot of holiday let’s - I specialise in statement standout chairs to aid mar...
29/04/2026

I live in the Peak District where there are alot of holiday let’s - I specialise in statement standout chairs to aid marketing- just as I’ve done in our own holiday let
A Victorian chair
The bed frame Upcycled from a vintage screen
A boomerang chair by Thonet MCM
And a footstool upholstered in William Morris
A real eclectic mix of eras and styles which all work together

It’s progressing - the 1960s fan back chair - now needs a cushion and the finishing touches - further bling - it’s going...
22/03/2026

It’s progressing - the 1960s fan back chair - now needs a cushion and the finishing touches - further bling - it’s going to be a stunner !

Do you think it was originally destined for a grand Palace ? Vote and comment below Yes - a grand palace or No - a less ...
22/02/2026

Do you think it was originally destined for a grand Palace ?
Vote and comment below
Yes - a grand palace or No - a less grand Palace hotel ?

Newly covered and buttoned - this labelled Hungarian mid century chrome swivel chair has been dragged into the 21st cent...
21/02/2026

Newly covered and buttoned - this labelled Hungarian mid century chrome swivel chair has been dragged into the 21st century with a new vibe
It would look amazing as a desk chair, side chair or tucked into a bedroom

29/01/2026

Two 1960s Parker Knolls sustainably reupholstered, with coconut fibres , wool and recycled felt and completely avoiding using any foam. This has been a lot of work for my clients but look at the transformation !

15/01/2026

Not sold at auction.
Considered obsolete.
On its way to landfill.

This oversized antique Maple & Co footstool was tired, forgotten and written off — but the frame told a different story.

Using traditional upholstery techniques and respecting the original craftsmanship, it’s been rebuilt layer by layer and reimagined in Timorous Beasties Pinyin Tree velvet.

Proof that old furniture doesn’t need replacing — it needs understanding.

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I have another chair like this to upholster - 1930’s library chair- Heal’s style Do you think I should use the same Mulb...
05/01/2026

I have another chair like this to upholster - 1930’s library chair- Heal’s style

Do you think I should use the same Mulberry velvet on the next one- as per small photo ? Or something completely new?

01/01/2026

The project I have tackled over the last couple of weeks- a Maple antique footstool with its Pinyin Tree velvet
Perfect fabric for this long footstool worthy of luxurious fabric
For sale soon

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