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An arm chair story

Seen better days

Inadequate previous repairs

Inadequate previous repairs

We were commissioned to refurbish this family heirloom that was in a very sorry state. This loose cover was covering a multitude of sins

Inadequate previous repairs

Inadequate previous repairs

Inadequate previous repairs

Unfortunately previous attempts at fixing the underlying upholstery had made things worse rather than better. Yes, that is carpet underlay, held in place by very sharp nails!

Frame up rebuild

Inadequate previous repairs

Laying the foundations

We completely stripped down the frame, replacing woodwork where necessary with new springs laying the foundation for layers of upholstery yet to come

Laying the foundations

Laying the foundations

Laying the foundations

We believe that there is no point in "building on a foundation of sand". This top quality foam should last at least 15 years. You can see that we also included solid outside arms

Top quality materials

Laying the foundations

Back in pride of place

In its final stages, you can see that we use different grades of foam for different purposes. In this case luxury seating foam perfectly fitted to the rest of the chair

Back in pride of place

Laying the foundations

Back in pride of place

Here is the final piece covered in Linwood Velvet Wonderland Intergalactic fabric. We offered a full collection and delivery service and also supplied new feet

A selection of plain armchairs

Striking Armchair

Modernised Parker Knoll

Modernised Parker Knoll

Jane had a number of pieces done all in bright colours and all in Linwood Omega velvet. If you look carefully you can see that all the buttons are different colours

Modernised Parker Knoll

Modernised Parker Knoll

Modernised Parker Knoll

Isobel wanted a comfortable office chair so we gave this old Parker Knoll a new lease of life with super hard wearing and comfortable Romo Kirby Design Crush velvet

Luxury materials

Modernised Parker Knoll

Luxury materials

Sue has many pieces done by us including this one of a pair of wing chairs covered in good quality Clarke and Clarke Milton fabric. We refinished the legs in a high quality stain.

Family heirloom

Cherished armchair

Luxury materials

 Teresa of Kenilworth loved that this fireside chair was completely restored to its former glory including complete wood refinishing and frame repair 

Cherished armchair

Cherished armchair

Cherished armchair

 Louise of Leamington was very pleased when we brightened up this family heirloom with a bright and cheerful Romo Crush which is hard wearing and stain resistant 

Snug loose cover

Cherished armchair

Cherished armchair

 Jean-Marion of Leamington Spa was delighted with this loose cover using Romo Linara fabric to give a new lease of life to a previously worn out looking arm chair 

Swivel chairs

G Plan 62

 This is a design classic having featured in a James Bond movie.

 The G Plan 62 is a design classic having featured in a James Bond movie. This one had been inherited by a client and brought up to date with J Brown Aruba chenille 

Daring swing chair

Sue wanted a conversation piece and she certainly got one! This is a well made Laura Asley chair

 Sue of Warwick wanted a conversation piece and she certainly got one! Using a lovely Linwood printed velvet to transform an extremely well made Laura Asley chair 

G plan 62 ladies chair

Jill and Rob were delighted with this refurbishment of a cherished family heirloom

Part of a set of G Plan furniture shown elsewhere on the page, Jill and Rob were delighted with this refurbishment of a cherished family heirloom

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Enric was extremely pleased with our recovering of his very high end Swedese swing chairs

 Enric was extremely pleased with our recovering of his very high end Swedese swing chairs done in superb quality Romo Atil fabric complemented with new cushions 

G Plan swivel stool

This stool was rebuilt with a new seat cushion

Complimenting the other G plan furniture on this page, this stool was rebuilt with a new seat cushion

Velvet swing chairs

Very collectable swing chairs done in a quality velvet and presented with complimentary cushions.

 Catherine was delighted with our refurbishment of these very collectable swing chairs done in a quality velvet and presented with complimentary cushions .

Contemporary arm chairs

Nordic style

Bright and colourful

Buttoned arm chairs

 John and Julie's chairs were dark brown and they wanted a complete colour change. We used Romo Crush and had the legs remade in a lighter wood to match their décor. 

Buttoned arm chairs

Bright and colourful

Buttoned arm chairs

 An interesting American made set of "couples chairs".

 An interesting American made set of "couples chairs". If they look a bit wonky its a deliberate part of the design - each is one inch lower on one side to the other 

Bright and colourful

Bright and colourful

Simon and Claire had these metal framed chairs redone for their children in bright coloured velvet

Simon and Claire of Warwick had these challenging metal framed chairs redone for their children in bright coloured Linwood Omega velvet

Retro arm chair

Jill was delighted with her retro armchair recovered in high-end velvet from Romo.

 Jill of Leamington was delighted with our work on her retro armchair recovered in high-end velvet from Romo. Complemented by high gloss wood finishing on arms 

Precious heirloom

We finished this chair using a high end fabric and a mixture of traditional and modern techniques

 This chair had been previously upholstered or recovered three times. We finished it using a high end fabric and a mixture of traditional and modern techniques

Retro arm chair

 Norma from Leamington was delighted with our work on her lovely retro arm chair finished in high end Romo velvet complete with new arm caps, cushions and legs 

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