Louis Chair
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3:44:0
Intermediate
Learn the essential skills to completely transform a Louis chair. In this hands-on course, you’ll master how to paint,lacquer and upholster
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What you will learn
How to prepare and assess the Louis chair frame for painting and upholstery
Techniques for painting and applying lacquer for a smooth, durable finish
How to select and prepare materials for upholstery
Step-by-step methods for adding webbings, foams, and fabrics
Professional upholstery techniques for a polished, comfortable seat
How to transform a raw chair frame into a beautifully finished, high-quality Louis chair
What our students can make
Choose Your Lesson
Introduction to the Louis Chair
In this video, we’ll take a look at the Louis chair frame as it arrives and walk you through the plan for the whole project. We’ll cover adding the webbing, building up the foam, and upholstering the chair step by step until it’s beautifully finished.
How To Paint the Frame of a Louis Chair
In this video, we focus on painting the frame of your Louis chair. We’ll go over the products to use, how to prep the surface properly, and how to get a smooth, even finish. We’ll also share an easy technique to highlight the carved details, adding extra depth and character before the frame is ready for lacquering in the next module.
How to Lacquer the Frame of a Louis Chair
In this video, we focus on lacquering the frame of your Louis chair. You’ll learn why this step matters, which product to use, and how to apply it evenly for a smooth, durable finish. By the end of the lesson, the painted frame will be sealed, protected, and ready for the upholstery stages of the course.
How to prep and upholster the inside and outside back of a Louis Chair
In this video, we walk you through upholstering the inside and outside back of a Louis chair, showing how to template, cut, and fit the foam and fabric for a neat, high end finish.
How to prep and upholster the seat of a Louis Chair
In this video, we show you how to prepare and upholster the seat of a Louis chair, from adding webbing and foam to templating, cutting, and fitting the fabric for a strong, comfortable, and professional finish.
How to upholster the arms of a Louis Chair
In this video, we walk you through upholstering the arms of a Louis chair, from adding foam and dacron to fitting and tensioning the fabric for a clean, refined finish.
How to make and fix double piping to a Louis Chair
In this video, we walk you through upholstering the inside and outside back of a Louis chair, showing how to template, cut, and fit the foam and fabric for a neat, high end finish.
