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Below you'll find pictures of recliners from different ages, with the amounts of fabric it takes to reupholster them and estimates of the cost of labor for each.

This recliner out the 1940s or 1950s. The back reclines to 3 or 4 positions by moving a board which supports it. 1 hide of leather (approx. 3 1/2-4 yds. fabric; labor $425-550.	Wingback recliners were popular in the 1980s. Takes 7 yds. fabric, $425-525 labor.

Possibly as early as 1930s. Mechanism similar to the leather chair above. for the chair and ottoman, 8-9 yds., labor costs @ $550-650.	This an English chair, probably late Victorian, shown in reclined position. The mechanism is iron; the back is lowered by moving the wooden handle on the outside of the arm. 5-6 yds. fabric, $525-625 labor.

A double Lazyboy recliner. 15-16 yds. fabric, $750-1050 labor.	Another 30s era recliner. On this one, the seat moves forward as the back is lowered, working against springs that help it return to upright. With a removeable cushion, a 7 yd. chair, labor @ $495-595.

This a motorized recliner. The pillow effect adds yardage:8-9 yds, labor 2 $550.	A "pub back" recliner. 7-8 yds, $495-595 labor.

Another Lazyboy. An 8 yd. chair, $495-595 labor.

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