Use Placemats as Modern Furniture "Doilies"

They used to put doilies at points of wear on chairs and sofas. For a modern take on that, I use tapestry placemats to put on the edges of an easy chair where the arms have gotten dirty and worn. (On another chair I use some pillow covers I found.) You can tuck these into the space between the chair and the cushion to anchor them, or even secure by spraying adhesive and gluing the mats down. It makes the chair covers wear that much longer, and are a colorful addition to your decor.