Source for upholstery fabric; uphosterer

I have done some research on fabrics for reupholstering some chairs I bought from Eddie Hibbard — they are women’s club chairs – very lovely French style shape — but need to be reupholstered. I am looking for Linen/silk blend fabric and checked at Beckensteins (W 20th St) in Manhattan. They had some nice stuff, but off the charts expensive. Their reuphostery charges are also extremely expensive as well (650 per chair exclusive of fabric). Some people on Brownstoner have recommended Das as a good uphosterer.

Might any of you recommend a source for fabric and/or an upholsterer with whom you have had a good experience? Thanks so much for your help.

By donatella |