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Molly Malsom

Is it Cheaper to Reupholster Antique Furniture or Buy New? Here's Everything Designers Say You Need to Know

A kitchen corner with a white brick fireplace styled with an antique armchair reupholstered in a dogtooth fabric and a marble side table topped with a bud vase and pink flower.

There are two different types of decorators – those who like to repair and repurpose furniture, and those who see a damaged chair or table and decide it's time to replace it with something new.

But when it comes to reupholstering antique furniture, which approach is the most affordable? Is it cheaper to reupholster antique furniture or buy new? If you are experienced at decorating with antiques, you will know that it's not unusual to come across furniture in need of a bit of TLC, but reupholstering can be an expensive endeavor.

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