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How to Find the Perfect Upholstered Piece

An inside look at Ballard upholstered furniture

We obsess over every detail to produce a line of well-designed and well-made upholstered furniture that you’ll love to with. The guide below explains how our upholstered furniture is constructed and what materials we use, so you can make an informed decision. Find out what’s under all that beautiful Ballard fabric.


Baldwin Collection – Frames are bench-made in the USA of kiln-dried hardwood, and then corner blocked and double doweled for strength. A sag-resistant, patented steel spring system supports double-wrapped, high-density foam core cushions layered with luxurious down-blend. Each piece is covered in off-white muslin and ready for a custom-fit slipcover.



Vintage Vogue Collection – Frames are bench-made in the USA of kiln-dried hardwood and fitted with resilient Flexolator springs. Deep, foam core cushions are cocooned in a triple-wrapped blanket of soft poly-fiber. Each piece comes upholstered in off-white muslin and ready for a custom-fit slipcover.



Hollis Collection – Precision-cut frames are artisan crafted in North Carolina of solid reforested hardwood. Sinuous steel springs in the seat and back provide just the right amount of sag-resistant support. Deep seat, foam core cushions are covered in off-white muslin and ready for a custom slipcover.



Graham Collection – Hardwood frames are artisan crafted in the USA with mortise-and-tenon joints, and then corner blocked, double doweled, screwed and glued for strength. Supportive foam core cushions are wrapped in soft poly-fiber and encased in luxurious down blend. Patented spring system assures years of comfortable wear. Pieces can be upholstered in any of our pre-selected fabrics or in a fabric you select and send to us.


Lenoir Collection – The sleek bench design means there are no seat cushion seams to get in the way of serious lounging. Combine that with four easy slipcover options, and this is a collection made for entertaining. Kiln dried hardwood frame is bench made in North Carolina with sag-resistant, recycled steel springs. Foam core bench cushion is cocooned in ultra-comfortable, hypoallergenic down blend. Finished in off-white muslin and ready for its custom-fit Slipcover (necessary when ordering).


Manchester Collection – Engineered hardwood frames are kiln-dried and bench made in the USA with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the industry’s highest standard. Arms are nicely padded to accentuate their graceful slope. Split cushions are finished with self-piped seams and filled with luxurious down blend.



Nottinghill Collection – Hardwood frames are artisan crafted in North Carolina with mortise-and-tenon joinery for strength and fitted with a patented spring system for years of sag-resistant support. Extra-deep seat cushions are filled with layers of luxurious down blend. Each piece is covered in off-white muslin and ready for a slipcover.



Davenport Collection – Engineered hardwood frames are kiln-dried for enduring strength and finished with sag-resistant sinuous springs. Cushions have a foam core wrapped in soft poly-fibers and encased in luxurious down blend for a perfect marriage of support and comfort.



Newport Collection – Hardwood frames are bench made in the USA using the finest construction techniques, including a Flexolator suspension system for years of sag-resistant comfort. Square cushions are filled with layers of luxurious down blend. Pieces can be upholstered in any of our pre-selected fabrics or in a fabric you select and send to us.

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8 Responses to “How to Find the Perfect Upholstered Piece”

  1. Darlene Says:

    Can one purchase replacement cushions (seat cushion and the back cushion) for both the Vintage Vogue Sofa and the Vintage Vogue Twin sleeper?

  2. ballardstylestudio.com Says:

    Darlene: You can purchase replacement cushions for the Vintage Vogue sofa and the Twin Sleeper. What a great advantage – it can keep your upholstered pieces looking new for years to come. Just call our Customer Service Reps at 1-800-367-2775, and they will be happy to place an order for you.
    The Style Studio Team

  3. gerri keeley Says:

    What fabric would you suggest for a bench in a bedroom if you are using the suzanne kasler linen in parchment in the camden tufted headboard?

  4. Ballard Designs Says:

    Dear Gerri: Because Parchment Linen is a neutral, your choices for covering the bench are limitless. Try looking around the room for an accent color that you really like and look for a fabric in that color. Without knowing what other colors are in room, we are at a loss – but because Parchment is so neutral – making a mistake is miniscule.
    Sincerely,
    The Style Studio Team

  5. jayme nunn Says:

    I wanted to order an upholstered headboard and need a california king size. I do not see this size in your catalogue or on-line. Any chance that you are going to add this size or can you do a custom order?

  6. Ballard Designs Says:

    Dear Jayme: We do not offer the California King Headboard, however our Camden Headboard is 80″ w and 50″ high – the California King is usually 72″ wide which would give you 4″ on either side of the mattress. The legs won’t line -up, but if you are handy perhaps the regular King Size Headboard would work for you.
    The Style Studio Team

  7. Jenny Says:

    Can you tell me what the sofa, pillows and rug are that are pictured at the top of this page? I love them all!

  8. Ballard Designs Says:

    The loveseat with chaise is from our Baldwin Collection. It is slipcovered in Spa Linen. The rug and pillows are no longer available. There is a similar rug called the Maleah. We hope this information helps.
    The Style Studio Team

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