Springs

Upholstery Springs for Sofas, Chairs and Furniture

Shop upholstery springs, furniture spring systems and compatible fixings for repairing, restoring or manufacturing sofas, chairs, footstools and other upholstered seating.

Livedale supplies traditional and modern replacement upholstery springs, including double cone coil springs, zigzag or serpentine springs, Superloop springs, tension springs and pre-assembled spring units.

The range also includes spring clips, bracewire, fixing plates and related components used to secure and stabilise compatible seat springs and back springs.

Choose from:

• Traditional double cone upholstery springs
• Coil and hourglass furniture springs
• Zigzag, sinuous and serpentine springs
• Pre-assembled mesh-top spring units
• Superloop furniture springs
• Upholstery tension springs
• Spring clips, bracewire and fixing components

The correct replacement depends on the original furniture construction, spring type, wire gauge, dimensions, fixing method and the level of support required.

Shop Furniture Springs by Type

Upholstery Spring Clips, Bracewire and Fixings

Browse Upholstery Spring Clips, Bracewire & Fixings for components used to secure, connect and stabilise suitable furniture springs.

This range includes products such as:

• Continuous plastic spring clips
• Plastic-covered spring clips
• Tension-spring hooks
• Paper-wrapped stakewire
• Clout nails
• Spring-clip clearance packs

Spring clips are commonly used to retain compatible zigzag, Superloop and other furniture springs at the frame.

Bracewire, stakewire and connecting components can help:

• Maintain spring alignment
• Link neighbouring springs
• Reduce sideways movement
• Support seat and back edges
• Keep the spring system working as a connected structure

Fixings must be matched to the spring type, furniture frame and wire dimensions. A clip that appears similar may still have a different profile or intended wire size.

Double Cone, Coil and Hourglass Upholstery Springs

Browse Double Cone, Coil & Hourglass Upholstery Springs for traditional springs used in hand-tied furniture upholstery.

Double cone springs are also commonly called:

• Coil upholstery springs
• Hourglass springs
• Traditional seat springs
• Hand-tied furniture springs
• Chair coil springs
• Sofa coil springs

  These traditional upholstery springs are commonly used in:

• Chair seats
• Sofas and settees
• Footstools
• Antique furniture restoration
• Deep upholstered seats
• Hand-built spring foundations

The springs are normally arranged across a suitable webbed foundation before being tied together and secured to the furniture frame.

Selecting the correct coil spring requires consideration of:

• Spring height
• Top and bottom diameter
• Wire gauge
• Furniture depth
• Number and spacing of springs
• Original seat construction
• Required finished seat profile

Where an existing chair or sofa is being repaired, use the original spring layout and surviving components as a guide wherever practical.

Pre-Assembled Mesh-Top Upholstery Spring Units

Browse Pre-Assembled Mesh-Top Upholstery Spring Units for ready-constructed furniture spring assemblies.

A spring unit combines several springs within one connected structure. This can reduce the need to position and hand-tie individual coil springs separately.

Furniture spring units may suit:

• Sofa seats
• Chair seats
• Bench seating
• Furniture repairs
• New furniture production
• Projects based on an existing spring-unit construction

Before ordering, measure:

• Overall frame width
• Front-to-back depth
• Available internal height
• Fixing position
• Required border clearance
• Original spring-unit dimensions

The nominal unit size must be checked against the usable internal dimensions of the furniture frame rather than the external width of the chair or sofa.

Superloop Upholstery Springs

Browse Superloop Upholstery Springs for Seats & Backs for continuous-loop furniture springs used in suitable seat and back constructions.

Superloop springs provide a shaped support system that can be fitted across or within a furniture frame using compatible clips and connecting components.

They may be used in:

• Upholstered chair backs
• Sofa backs
• Selected seat bases
• Modern furniture frames
• Furniture repairs using an existing Superloop system

When replacing a damaged Superloop spring, check:

• Overall spring length
• Wire gauge
• Loop pattern
• Arc or profile
• Clip position
• Frame width
• Existing spring spacing

Do not substitute a different spring profile simply because its overall length appears similar.

Upholstery Tension Springs and Fixing Plates

Browse Upholstery Tension Springs & Fixing Plates for extension-style furniture springs and compatible mounting components.

The range includes:

• Back tension springs
• Plastic-covered tension springs
• Tension-spring fixing plates

Tension springs may be used in suitable:

• Chair backs
• Sofa backs
• Recliner and movement furniture
• Seat-support systems
• Furniture mechanisms
• Existing tension-spring repairs

Unlike compression-style coil springs, tension springs operate by extending between fixing points.

When replacing a furniture tension spring, check:

• Unstretched length
• Wire gauge
• Coil diameter
• Hook or end style
• Required extension
• Fixing-plate arrangement
• Position within the furniture

Where several springs work together, replacing one with a significantly different specification can create uneven support.

Zigzag, Sinuous, Serpentine and No-Sag Springs

Browse Zigzag, Sinuous, Serpentine & No-Sag Upholstery Springs for one of the most widely used modern furniture-spring systems.

These replacement furniture springs may also be called:

• Zigzag springs
• Zig zag springs
• Sinuous springs
• Serpentine springs
• No-sag springs
• Sofa seat springs
• Chair seat springs

Zigzag springs are commonly fitted across furniture seat or back frames using compatible spring clips. They provide a lower-profile alternative to traditional double cone springs and can be installed without hand tying each spring.

They may suit:

• Sofas
• Armchairs
• Dining chairs
• Footstools
• Upholstered benches
• Seat and back repairs
• Modern furniture manufacturing

Before ordering, check:

• Spring length
• Wire gauge
• Number of curves
• Frame width
• Existing clip type
• Spring spacing
• Seat or back application

A zigzag spring should not be shortened or stretched to compensate for an incorrectly measured frame unless the product and fitting method are specifically intended for that adjustment.

Traditional and Modern Upholstery Spring Systems

Traditional upholstered seating often uses double cone coil springs supported on jute webbing and secured with upholstery twine.

Modern sofas and chairs may instead use:

• Zigzag or serpentine springs
• Superloop springs
• Tension springs
• Mesh-top spring units
• Rubber or elasticated webbing

Neither system is automatically better for every item of furniture. The correct choice depends on the original frame design, available depth and intended seat or back construction.

For furniture restoration, retaining the original type of spring system is normally the most straightforward approach unless the frame is being professionally redesigned.

Choosing Replacement Upholstery Springs

Before ordering replacement sofa springs or chair springs:

1. Identify the original spring type.
2. Photograph the construction before dismantling it.
3. Measure the spring without altering its shape.
4. Record the wire gauge where known.
5. Count the existing springs.
6. Measure the spacing between them.
7. Identify the clips, hooks or fixing plates.
8. Check the surrounding timber, webbing and bracewire.
9. Compare both sides of the furniture where possible.
10. Replace damaged related components at the same time.

Do not choose a replacement using the furniture make or model alone unless a verified spring specification is available. Manufacturers may use different spring systems across visually similar sofas and chairs.

Understanding Upholstery Spring Gauge

Spring gauge refers to wire thickness, but gauge numbering can appear counter-intuitive: a lower gauge number normally indicates a thicker wire.

For example:

• 9 gauge is thicker than 10 gauge
• 10 gauge is thicker than 12 gauge

Wire gauge affects the strength, flexibility and intended application of a spring, but it is not the only consideration.

Spring height, diameter, length, profile and spacing must also suit the furniture construction.

Sofa Seat Springs and Chair Back Springs

Seat springs generally carry more direct body weight than back springs and may therefore use a different gauge, profile or spacing.

Furniture backs often require:

• Greater flexibility
• A shallower spring profile
• Lighter wire
• A different fixing position
• More progressive movement

Do not assume that a spring used in the back of a chair or sofa is suitable for the seat base.

The original construction and spring category should guide the selection.

Spring Clips, Bracewire and Connecting Components

Furniture springs rarely operate in isolation.

Depending on the system, installation may also require:

• Frame clips
• Connecting clips
• Bracewire
• Stakewire
• Fixing plates
• Hooks
• Clout nails
• Upholstery twine
• Hessian or other covering layers

Browse Upholstery Spring Clips, Bracewire & Fixings before ordering replacement springs so that the complete fixing system can be checked.

For suitable spring-clip and wire tools, browse Upholstery Pliers, Stretchers & Pincers.

Upholstery Springs or Webbing?

Springs and webbing perform related but different functions within upholstered furniture.

Furniture springs provide flexible mechanical support, while webbing may:

• Support traditional coil springs
• Form a seat or back foundation
• Replace springs in suitable furniture
• Support cushions directly
• Stabilise other upholstery layers

Browse Upholstery Webbing for:

• Jute webbing
• Elasticated and polypropylene webbing
• Rubber webbing and clips

Return to Springs & Webbing to compare both furniture-support systems.

Related Upholstery Materials and Tools

A complete spring repair may also require:

• Upholstery Hessian
• Upholstery Twines
• Upholstery Felts
• Foam & Fillings
• Staples & Tacks
• Upholstery Tools

Check the complete seat or back construction before purchasing only the visibly damaged spring.

Safe Spring Removal and Installation

Furniture springs may remain under tension even after the fabric and padding have been removed.

Wear suitable eye and hand protection and keep the furniture frame securely supported.

Take care when:

• Releasing spring clips
• Cutting connecting wire
• Removing tension springs
• Handling sharp spring ends
• Compressing or stretching springs
• Working near weakened timber
• Removing old nails and staples

Do not stand directly in the expected path of a released spring, clip or section of bracewire.

Where the correct replacement or installation method is uncertain, seek advice from an experienced upholsterer or furniture repairer.

Trade Upholstery Springs

Livedale supplies replacement upholstery springs, furniture spring units and compatible fixings to professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, repair workshops and training providers throughout the UK.

The range covers traditional coil-spring upholstery, modern zigzag and Superloop systems, tension-spring repairs and pre-assembled seat units.

Approved trade customers can access preferential pricing across eligible products after registering for a trade account.

Choose the spring system according to the original furniture construction, dimensions, wire gauge and compatible fixing components.