Vicki Towndrow from Ecclesall, Sheffield asked us to traditionally upholster three antique armchairs for her new home. One chair was an Edwardian drop-in seat armchair, the second a Victorian pin-stuffed armchair and the third an antique, can backed nursing chair. Vicki’s nursing chair required re-springing and completely re-upholstering (see photographs below). The frames on the other antique chairs…
What Does Traditional Upholstery Involve ? Traditional upholstery is an age-old craft where an item of antique furniture is upholstered using hand tools, traditional methods and materials. Generally speaking, there are seven layers involved in the traditional upholstery process. These layers are added in a specific order, as detailed below; The Webbing – Webbing is added…
We are pleased to announce that our first set of dates for our 5 Day Traditional Upholstery Courses at Intermediate Level are now available to book. Our first course will run from Monday 2nd November – Friday 6th November 2015 with more dates to follow in the near future. The course is suitable for anyone…
During our five day traditional upholstery course for beginners you will learn how to strip the wood on your antique chair, (either a chair with a drop-in seat or a pin-stuffed chair), and re-finish using either traditional French polishing techniques or a chalk paint and wax finish. You will then learn how to professionally strip…
