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I like the fabric but the frame should have been reainted as well. The strong pattern of the fabric too dominate. Painting the frame black would make this piece a bit more balanced.

I love the sofa itself and think the burlap did it much more justice. The square pattern distracts from the curvy detailing, and is not worth the price to me.

Agreed. Black or bright yellow or something.

But I don't care much for the fabric in any case.

Sounds like I may be in the minority here, but I'm happy to see the wood was left unpainted. I doubt I would've picked the same fabric if it were up to me, but I think the end result is lovely.

I love the fabric! In my opinion a dark painted frame would be jarring with all the soft colours in the room - the current frame blends nicely.

I like it - I like the subtleness of the fabric and the frame coming together. It sits there elegantly and does not scream "look at me".

I'm with you, Jacasi. I love the juxtaposition of coarse, vulgar burlap against the fanciful woodwork on the couch. The old couch had elan, whereas the new one just has good taste.

before it was interesting. now it makes my eyes hurt.

I love the result - She made some elegant and tasteful choices.

very lovely

i'm all for pattern. i revel in pattern, but this one is too mitchell gold looking for me. i personally liked the burlap better aesthetically, but i've sat on burlap furniture, and it's not very welcoming....

Great pattern but not for this couch.

The square pattern is so unexpected for this curvy, rococco sofa - that I think it is great! There are times that breaking with historicism is just the right thing to do!

It's unique. It's gorgeous. Bravo.

I think it looks great! IMO, the pattern is cool without being overwhelming, and I too like the way the woodwork blends in. It's so fancy that i think it stands its own without being black or a bright color.

PS- I love seeing Before/After re-upholstered sofas!

very cute! great choice... the fabric, while modern, complements the frame PERFECTLY! A wonderful contrast in styles.....

I'll add one more thing... I'm a little disappointed that no guidance was given either on AT or the NYT on how to get vintage modern inspired fabrics for reupholstry....

we have a 1960's villency "danish-modern" living room set, and while at a distance the couch is in perfect condition, up close you can see that the moths discovered my couch :-( It was a fabulous black and white plaid with touches of orange (the set has an orange side chair). I desperately want to get it re-upholstered, but I don't know a place on long island (or NYC) that has vintage-inspired fabrics.

if anyone in the NY metro knows, please help....

Modern on LI--

Site like Reprodepot (http://reprodepot.com/fabrics.html) and Reproduction Fabrics (http://www.reproductionfabrics.com/) usually have some vintage modern fabrics. Good upholsterers often allow customers to bring in their own materials, so that might be an option for you.

thank you so much as3087!!!! I will look into those sites right now... As soon as we've financially recovered from our home renovations, I want to restore that near pristine couch to it's former glory :-D

(I know many people don't like villency furniture... but man, gotta give that manufacturer credit for one thing... that's the most solidly built furniture I've ever seen. Our 40 year old couch would be in flawless condition if those hungry moths didn't find it!) Also, with the couch weighing a ton, it would be nice if it didn't have to be transported all the way to NYC (50 miles) for reupholstery.... thanks for your input!

ahh ive been looking for that ashtray since i saw it in domino... does anyone know the source for it?!

Hey modern, Mood Fabrics has three floors of fun if you are up for a trek into the garment district. Their site doesn't do the store justice.

Yum. The geometric print adds much needed structure to a rather curvy and cushy sofa- it's now a crisp and modern focal point in the room. That schlumpy burlap did nothint but destroy the sex appeal!

Nothing but love from me on this makeover- Bravo, Ms. Konig!

I prefer the "before"..not for the fabric but for the colour scheme.. I am all for patterns but not this particular one - it takes away from the beautiful frame..

The 'after' is fabulous! Of course, it helps that the sofa is fabulous to begin with!

I want that sofa.

i love the after; it's at once elegant & casual. i think she has a great eye.

I think restuffing the cushions did more for the sofa than the new fabric.

My American husband was, at first, shocked that I would re-upholster. At first it appears expensive compared to buying new. I don't recall my mother every buying new, we would always re-upholstering in my home, and the suite I'm re-upholstering was my grandmothers and is over 80 yrs old. Most furniture is getting bigger and the homes we live in are getting smaller. One couldn't find the quality of this old furniture and it's dimentions at an affordable price.

So basicly, I'm recycling, giving work with a living wage to a local up-holsterer and getting another 25 yrs out of a beautiful vintage piece of furniture that was meant to last... yes folks, the last time my suite was re-upholstered was about 27 yrs ago. They last!!

So folks, consider re-upholstering

Is this a bad time to say I miss Domino? I enjoyed their aesthetic choices most of time. And even if they seemed to have lost their focus along the way, I always enjoyed watching the personal profiles of the editors.

To keep on topic, its a beautiful couch with great proportions. I think you cut put in just about any fabric and it would still look nice.

I think painting the woodwork black lacquer would have ruined this piece. Not that it would have been ugly, but just really mainstream chic is a dull way and taken the character of the piece away.
I like the combination of the ribbon wood work and the geometric fabric. The burlap was cool, but why do the same thing again?

Hi Rita,

Really miss Domino :(

Like your couch though

Oh, I love it!

Not too much, not screaming, yet distinct.

Nice look, but too bad she had too use down. Kind of like wearing a fur coat-- oblivious

17 yards?? must have been fabric that was about 28" wide.

Please! I must know the designer/name of this sofa. (And where I could find one, wishfully).