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