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Maxwell Fabrics is experiencing a surge in upholstery fabric orders from designers looking to revive antique and vintage furniture. “Orders are way up from designers needing a very specific pattern for a vintage piece of furniture they found,” says Maxwell Fabrics Design Director Jennifer Apple, “Some designers are even asking for bright pinks or zigzag chevrons for a daring look.”

Chairloom located in Ardmore, Pennsylvania has a booming business restoring old furniture and calls on Maxwell Fabrics frequently to order solids - often choosing Gig Harbour or Mainstays- to revitalize their Danish modern furniture finds. Vancouver-based designer Margot Jagger ordered a denim pattern from the exclusive Maxwell Fabrics VIP collection  to bring new life into her client’s antique bench.

Reupholstering older furniture makes economic sense too. Purchasing an antique piece can be expensive but to find a run-down vintage chair in your grandmother’s basement and to have it upholstered in a funky new fabric is often cheaper. “With so many patterns and colors to choose from (over 18,000 at Maxwell Fabrics) the customer has the opportunity to make that it their own and completely unique,” adds Apple.

Images courtesy of Chairloom.

For more images please visit Maxwell Fabrics Pinterest Page dedicated to Vintage and Antique Furniture Upholstery.

Maxwell Fabrics is pleased to launch our Spring Collection 2013 - Color Explosion that includes the very popular book Stratosphere.

Featured above is our Sunburst #21 London Grey. There are over 16 styles, patterns, and colors to choose from in Stratosphere.

The Bates Motel is a much anticipated new TV series on A&E and filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada starring Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga. Maxwell Fabrics has been working with their set dec deptartment to help create the creepy background that will set the stage for this serial thriller, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic film, Psycho.

When the show airs on March 18, 2013 be sure to keep an eye out for the Victorian sofa and Mother's special chair in the Bates House made with Maxwell Fabrics pattern Turrel #1 Persian.

For more information about "The Bates Motel" TV series visit the A&E website.

Furniture Photos from GEP Productions Inc.

Did you know Maxwell Fabrics carries drapery hardware? We do!

Maxwell Fabrics has teamed up with one the biggest manufacturers in the North America to ensure quality in both style and function with six distinctively modern classic collections.

Ice Collection - Translucent Opulance

The Ice Collection is designed for the modern-minded as a lighter more affordable option to glass. Finials are translucent beauties in understated and glamorous styles that pair perfectly with clear or stainless steel accessories for a high-end look. Clear Acrylic also offers a new slant on contemporary hardware with the smooth look of glass.

Manhattan Collection -Urban Flare

The Manhattan Collection is a clean, streamlined collection of modern hardware epitomizing the long lines and slender form of urban architecture.

Tuxedo Collection - Dressed to Impress

The Tuxedo Collection is an eclectic line of sleek and stylish finishes, utilizing a variety of materials such as beach-wood, steel, and acrylic to create a unique and versatile collection.

Platforms - Stylishly Sexy

The Platforms collection combines unique materials with sleek style to add sophistication and practicality to any window treatment. Textured wood, linen, and faux leather rods adapt to contemporary or traditional settings with ease.

This collection boasts a cutting edge traverse system, for a smooth continuous draw with C-rings for an environment demanding stainless steel accents or the more traditional traverse glides for pure minimalism. Platforms offers the best in form and function for any decor.

Cabana - Take the Indoors Out

Add style and functionality to your bathroom, patio, boat, or spa with this elegantly simple collection of rust-proof stainless steel hardware and grommets. This collection is also ideal for outdoor commercial spaces such as restaurants, resorts, and nightclubs. Maxwell Fabric's corrosion-resistant drapery hardware collection is designed to withstand most natural weather elements, salty ocean air and high moisture interiors.

To see the full collection, please visit www.maxwelldraperyhardware.com

(Sorry, Maxwell Fabrics only distributes our hardware in Canada)

Living in Style
We are proud to introduce a new upholstery series to our Maxwell brand. The Studio Collection is a series of six books that will be introduced, two at a time, over the next 3 seasons. The following video features highlights from our Studio Collection and Kyoto Collection.