Rediscovered: A Masterclass in Upholstery
Traditional aesthetics take a backseat to the contemporary with these newly upholstered chairs, each displaying unexpected fabric pairings. Here, cultivating and curating the trend, six interiors experts weigh in
Photographed by Marc Anthony
Chuck Chewning, creative director of Donghia
Olivier dining chair with Donghia Crazy Love fabric and Elitis Mahjong fabric
Impact through design is always important for Chewning, especially when it comes to recovering and updating old chairs. As he explains of his latest creation, “I wanted to use a graphic pattern that would be balanced by the smoothness of the velvet on the seat side, creating intrigue as you move around the chair.”
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