Office Chair Repair & Reupholstery in Montreal
Executive leather chairs, fabric task chairs, mesh seats — we re-cover the parts you sit on. Honest advice when hardware is the real issue (we'll refer you to the right specialist).
Re-cover the part you sit on — keep the chair you love
A good office chair is an investment. Aeron-class task chairs and executive leather chairs from quality manufacturers are substantial purchases. When the leather wears, the fabric tears, or the seat cushion compresses, it's almost always cheaper to restore the chair than replace it. Atlas Upholstering re-covers office chair seats, backs, and arms in leather, vinyl, or fabric — every chair is priced based on the scope of work, the material chosen, and the chair type. Free written quotes with no obligation.
Where we draw a clear line: we do upholstery, not hardware. If your gas lift cylinder is failing (the chair won't stay up), if the wheelbase is broken, or if the recline mechanism is shot, those are hardware repairs — and we'll honestly tell you to call an office furniture parts dealer (Steelcase, Herman Miller, Humanscale all sell parts directly; Bureau en Gros and Costco offer wheel/base replacements for popular models). For everything fabric, leather, or foam: we're the right shop.
Why re-cover an office chair instead of replacing it
Significant savings on quality chairs
An Aeron or Steelcase Leap that's structurally sound but has worn fabric or leather costs a fraction of a new equivalent to re-cover. The math is clear on quality chairs — the upholstery is the cheapest part to replace; the hardware and ergonomic engineering is what makes the chair worth keeping. Free written quotes per chair after assessing condition and material choice.
Match company office furniture exactly
If you're refurbishing chairs for a company office or co-working space, getting an exact fabric or vinyl match across multiple chairs is easier and cheaper than buying replacements that match each other. We re-cover sets of office chairs in the same material at the same time.
Sustainability and ergonomic continuity
Reupholstering keeps a quality chair out of landfill and lets you keep using a chair your body has adjusted to. The new chair won't ride or feel the same — even from the same manufacturer, ergonomic adjustments shift between model years.
How office chair repair works at Atlas
1. Diagnose: upholstery or hardware?
Bring the chair to our Cavendish studio or send detailed photos. We assess whether the issue is upholstery (fabric, leather, foam, mesh) or hardware (gas lift, wheelbase, recline mechanism). If hardware, we refer you to the correct specialist. If upholstery, we provide a written quote.
2. Material selection — match or upgrade
Choose to match the original material as closely as possible, or upgrade to a better material (e.g., from worn fabric to commercial-grade leather, or from low-grade vinyl to genuine leather). We carry office-appropriate materials in stock including commercial-grade vinyls, breathable mesh, and contract-grade upholstery fabrics.
3. Quick turnaround for individual or fleet repairs
Single chairs typically complete in 5–10 business days. Fleet orders (10+ chairs from a company office) can take 2–3 weeks and may qualify for volume pricing. Pickup and delivery across Greater Montreal included.
FAQ
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Office chair re-covering is priced based on the scope (seat only, seat plus back, full chair), the material chosen (vinyl, fabric, or genuine leather), and the chair model. Material choice is the biggest variable — vinyl is the most economical, fabric is mid-range, and genuine leather is the highest. Send us photos and the chair model, and we'll give you a free written quote within 24 hours.
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Sometimes. If the mesh is a proprietary part (Herman Miller Aeron, for example) the OEM mesh part needs to be sourced from the manufacturer. We can replace the OEM mesh once you have the part. If the mesh is generic, we can source replacement mesh and install it. We do not weave new mesh from scratch.
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No — that's a hardware repair, not upholstery. Gas lift cylinders are replaceable parts available from office furniture suppliers like Steelcase, Herman Miller, Humanscale, and aftermarket suppliers, and the replacement is typically a quick hardware swap. We'll honestly tell you to handle that yourself or via an office furniture dealer rather than charging you for upholstery work that doesn't fix the actual problem.
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No — same answer as gas lift cylinders. Wheelbase and recline mechanism repairs are hardware fixes available from office furniture parts suppliers. We're an upholstery shop. We do the upholstery — leather, fabric, foam, mesh installation — honestly and at fair prices.
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Yes. We've re-covered fleets of office chairs for company offices, co-working spaces, and clinics across Greater Montreal. We can match a specific fabric or leather across 10–100+ chairs, source commercial-grade contract materials, and provide volume pricing. Contact us with the number of chairs and a photo of the model — we'll quote per-chair and for the full fleet.