We don’t mind this indecision as fashions change. We have a huge quantity of fabric in the workshop that is testament to this….we thought it would look great on a chair, only when we actually got round to do it, we had found a far more gorgeous fabric that would look even more perfect. The problem with this indecision, is that we just don’t have the capacity.

A few years ago we had a space in a vintage sales room and to keep our stock up to date and constantly turning round, we decided we needed to double our space in order to have somewhere to store items. We had already filled our own garages at home, half the workshop and our offsite storage facility so you could see our predicament. We took on another unit next to our workshop. Now these units are not tiny, around 75 square metres…each… Fast forward a few years and the constant pressure of making sure the shop front was kept current was too much to balance with other commitments. Basically we got fed up with spending every Friday night at the auction sourcing new stock….rock n roll. Alas, we said goodbye to our next door unit and had a massive clear out. Oh boy…if you have space, you easily fill it and it was a mammoth task….only we didn’t really clear it out….we crammed every piece we could into the workshop, home and off site storage.

Unfortunately, we are now in the process of having a further clear out and have some great chairs that need to go. If you are after an upholstery project or would like us to reupholster them in your choice of fabric then let us know.

Antique Elbow Chair

Pair of Art Deco Utility 1930s/40s Bentwood Banana Rocking Chairs

Excellent quality Victorian nursing chair

Victorian Library Chair

Antique Armchair

Edwardian Chaise Longue

Vintage Blue Button Back Tub Chair

Antique small Chair

It’s called a Campaign Chair as it’s made to be folded up and carried by travelling armies. We believe this one dates from around the early 20th century due to its sprung “built in” seat cushion, although we’re not sure if this one saw much military action. However, we could see it taking pride of place in a garden, watching a croquet match, quaffing a generous G&T.

The fabric, which the client provided, was used on the wrong side to show off the stunning silver thread running through it. The back comprised of two pieces sandwiched together and sewn, in order to give a clean finish from behind. Chrome decorative nails were then attached down the sides and the neck rest was stab stitched to provide definition.

Further pictures of the chair can be found under the portfolio section.