In 1346 an organized group of Upholders, an archaic name for upholsterers, petitioned King Edward III to protect them against unfair practices from France. In 1465 they were granted a Coat of Arms and in the ensuing years consolidated their power by obtaining “Acts of Parliament” to outlaw bad craftsmanship.
Let’s jump ahead a few years, okay a few centuries, and stop in at my place. I revitalize vintage chairs and continue the time honored practice of outlawing bad craftsmanship. For years I have studied the art of upholstery and furniture restoration. But, like most people, my passion had to take a back seat (pardon the pun) to my daily life. Well, I didn’t have to petition a King or seek out an Act of Parliament, but I have declared myself “free” to practice my passion full time.
Here you will find a wide array of vintage beauties that were destined for the trash heap. I have rescued more chairs than I can ever keep and will be offering these revitalized pieces for purchase.
I invite you to check back in to see works in progress, newly completed pieces and browse my selection of one of a kind offerings
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