 |
 |
 |
Slipcovers Can Extend the Life of Your Wingback Chair
In the early days of wingback chairs, they were used as seating by fireplaces in the wintertime. The wings kept drafts away from guests and kept the heat around them. Today, they add a bit of elegance and sophistication to your home.
Many people have kept the antique wingback chairs of their ancestors. Others go out and buy the modern versions that have smaller wings but still carry the same charm.
You may be planning to redecorate your living room and be lost on what to do with your antique wingback chair. Reupholstering it can be costly, but most people don’t want to replace it. Slipcovers are an economical way to update your wingback chair without ruining its style.
You have several benefits to fitting your wingback chair with a slipcover. It will provide protection to a special antique that you don’t want to damage. It will prevent more wear and any rips or stains. You will not be afraid to let others sit in it and pets cannot scratch or tear it.
If your antique wingback chair has been used a lot, you may find frayed edges, worn spots and faded fabrics. By covering it with a beautiful slipcover, you will hide the flaws while allowing the character to shine through.
Old furniture often looks dated and out of style. It will look out of place with other styles of furniture and won’t fit in with a room makeover. A slipcover can change the look with a new color and fabric to make it fit in with the rest of your new style.
You can buy one of two types of wingback slipcovers for your chair. The fitted slipcover fits securely to each part of the chair with stretchable fabric to make it look like it is part of the chair. No one will ever know that it is a cover instead of being new upholstery on an antique.
The second choice is the relaxed slipcover. It uses ties to fasten it to the chair and fits more loosely. The benefit to using it is that it covers all of the wood of the wingback chair along with the fabric. This can be important if the wood is scratched or faded.
You can choose between the two types based on your style and the condition of the chair. If your chair is in excellent condition or if you will have the wooden sections refinished, a fitted slipcover can be the best choice. It will allow the beauty of the wood to show through while covering worn fabric.
On the other hand, if the chair is in poor visual condition, relaxed slipcovers hide the flaws while retaining the character. They have an elegance about them that will fit well with the style of the wingback chair.
Slipcovers allow you to preserve your antique furniture without spending a lot of money. They also let you update your wingback chair without losing its natural charm.