Fairfield Chair Upholstery: Sofas and Accent Chairs Made to Order

Fairfield Chair sofas and accent chairs are built to order, meaning you select the fabric, wood finish, and configuration before production begins. Sutter & Vale carries the Fairfield Chair collection, giving you direct access to a wide range of frames and upholstery programs, each specified to the frame and back construction.

What Accent Chair Styles Does Fairfield Chair Offer?

The range runs from spare, low-profile occasional chairs to traditionally detailed frames with carved wood and nailhead trim. Scale and silhouette are the starting points when choosing.

The Cabot and Addison stand just over 40 inches tall, which reads well in rooms with higher ceilings. The Thayer, at 30 inches, works as a low occasional piece beside a sofa or in a bedroom sitting area.

How Does Fairfield Chair Handle Fabric Customization?

Each frame carries a COM (Customer's Own Material) specification, so you can supply your own fabric and have the chair upholstered in your chosen cloth. Yardage requirements vary by frame and back construction.

A few reference points from the catalogue:

• The Truman Occasional Chair with tufted back and seat requires 4.00 yards of 54-inch plain fabric.
• The Truman without tufting requires 3.25 yards at the same width.
• The Addison channel-back version also calls for 3.25 yards at 54 inches plain.

Tufting and channel backs require more precise fabric placement and increase cut waste. If your cloth has a repeat pattern, ask about adjusted yardage before the order is placed.

What Construction Standards Should You Expect?

Several frames use arched spring construction and high-resiliency foam, two details that matter for long-term performance. High-resiliency foam holds its density under regular use, while arched springs distribute weight across the seat and reduce stress on frame joints over time.

Frames are built in solid wood. The Cabot, Addison, and Truman use beech solids. The Thayer and Warwick use maple solids. Maple and beech are both dense, close-grained hardwoods, which supports stable joinery and durable leg attachments on frames that are moved and used regularly.

How Do You Choose Between Tight-Seat and Cushion Construction?

All the accent chairs listed here use tight-seat and tight-back construction: the upholstery is fixed to the frame rather than removable. Tight construction produces a cleaner, more tailored line and stays looking neat without daily repositioning. The fabric is not replaceable without reupholstering, so your cloth selection at the ordering stage carries more weight than it would with a loose cushion.

For a tight-seat chair in a frequently used space, a performance fabric or a tightly woven upholstery-grade textile will hold up better than a loosely woven or delicate option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a Fairfield Chair piece in my own fabric?

Yes. Fairfield Chair supports COM ordering, and each frame lists the yardage required for a 54-inch plain fabric. You supply the material to the stated specification, and the frame is upholstered in your chosen cloth before it ships.

How long does a made-to-order Fairfield Chair piece take to arrive?

Lead times for custom upholstered furniture depend on current production schedules and can change. Contact Sutter & Vale for a current estimate at the time you place your order.

Are wood finishes customizable on Fairfield Chair frames?

Wood finish options are available on most frames and are specified at the time of order. The choices available depend on the individual frame, so confirm your selection with Sutter & Vale when you finalize your fabric and configuration.

The Sutter & Vale Team