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Upholstery fabric, printed by the metre

Prints from independent studios for dining chair seats, headboards, ottomans, footstools and occasional chairs, printed to order on our heaviest decor bases. Canvas for a firm, hard wearing finish and bonded velvet for a soft, rich one.

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Start with the right base

Decor Canvas Chair seats, ottomans and footstoolsDecor Canvas365 GSM, heavy canvas Decor Velvet Bonded Headboards and occasional chairsDecor Velvet Bonded345 GSM, bonded velvet Cotton Canvas Seat pads and slipcoversCotton Canvas330 GSM, cotton canvas

Every design below can be printed on these bases. Choose the base on the design page, or feel them all first with the swatch pack.

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Pick a design

Every print here is by an independent studio, and each can be printed on a choice of base fabrics.

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Choose your base

Decor Canvas for chair seats and ottomans, Decor Velvet Bonded for headboards and occasional chairs, Cotton Canvas for seat pads and slipcovers. Not sure? Start with a 25 x 25cm swatch.

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Printed to order

Order from 1m in 0.5m steps. Your fabric is printed for you, so you never pay for stock that sits on a shelf.

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Questions

What is the best fabric for upholstery?

A heavy, tightly woven fabric that holds its shape when it is stretched and stapled. Decor Canvas (365 GSM) gives a firm, hard wearing finish for chair seats and ottomans, and Decor Velvet Bonded (345 GSM) has a backing that keeps the pile stable on headboards and occasional chairs.

Which base is best for a headboard?

Decor Velvet Bonded. Its soft, rich pile frames the bed and the bonded backing keeps it smooth when it is pulled over foam and stapled. For a crisper, tailored look, choose Decor Canvas.

How much upholstery fabric do I need?

As a guide at our widths: about 0.5m for a drop-in dining chair seat, 1.5 to 2m for a queen headboard, 1.5 to 2m for a small ottoman and 4 to 6m for an occasional armchair. With a large print, add one pattern repeat for each piece you cut. Your upholsterer will give you the exact figure.

Can I line up a large print across a chair or headboard?

Yes. The preview on each design page shows the tile size in centimetres, so you can plan where the motif sits and buy enough to centre it on every piece.

Can I order a sample first?

Yes. Order a 25 × 25cm swatch of any design on Decor Canvas or Decor Velvet Bonded to check the colour, weight and feel before you buy metres.

* Delivered duty paid: duties and import taxes are included in the price at checkout for orders delivered to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU and the United States, so there is nothing more to pay on delivery. Shipping is shown at checkout. Shipping details

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