Whether you order a new chair online or pick one up at a big box store it's only a matter of time before you realize they don't make 'em like they used to. Most furniture today is manufactured from cheap fabric, flimsy foam and pressboard. These inexpensive chairs and sofas may look okay when they're brand new, but they go bad fast. They're designed to be used for a few years then tossed. In truth, this sort of junk furniture is not worth reupholstering. You can buy another cheap chair or sofa for less than it costs to fix.