My Methods
Traditional Upholstery & Fine Furniture Restoration
Luxurious Upholstered Seating
I believe that just as important as the design of the chair are the materials that go into it. On your vintage or antique piece, I prefer to use time-tested materials and techniques, such as eight-way hand-tied coiled springs, jute webbing, burlap, Italian twine, tacks, horsehair stuffing, coir, cotton, muslin, feather/down cushions and superb fabrics.
This is the way chairs used to be made, and results in a piece that feels wonderful, looks fabulous, and lasts for decades.
It takes specialized skill and time, but the result is a beautiful and long-lasting chair.
If you have ever opened up (or sat upon) a chair with some age that has been padded with foam, you may have noticed that it has sagged, hardened or turned to crumbs and dust. Not so with horsehair, which has been found, intact, in many a very old piece! Sanitized and curled, new horsehair is lovely to work with and free of chemicals and decay. Of course, foam is quite appropriate in pieces from the mid century and more modern times, and if the client prefers foam stuffings, I use only high quality foam products to create the desired look.
Luxurious and Fabulous Fabrics
I love the feel and look of gorgeous fabrics. When you decide to have a treasured piece restored, don’t settle for ordinary fabrics! There are countless velvets, prints, linens, and other extraordinary upholstery fabrics available from just about any of the amazing design houses, as well as from emerging textile designers and smaller houses. I can order anything you desire!
