Skilful upholstery work
Here is a curated selection of UniqU projects in Chelmsford showcasing the bespoke refurbishment, reupholster & custom restoration furniture.
I care about each piece I take on. Whether its a cast aside, dismissed item that I see potential in or a family hierloom. I take time & put real love into my projects. Do please reach out to me if you have my next project I can sink my teeth into & chat to me if you require local collection & delivery (pending size) we can definitely discuss.
Each entry below pairs photos with concise notes on materials, construction techniques & treatments I've completed. Emphasising structural repairs, tailored design solutions & finishes selected for longevity.
1910 Edwardian Art Nouveau Armchair
This piece demanded a respectful approach given the marquetry & detailing in the slender mahogany frame. Client required a full pin stuff seat renovation. Having stripped her down to the bones, I re-webbed adding a layer of hessian, original filling (requested for authenticity)… then canvas, Dacron, canvas once again & fabric cover with scroll gimp beading giving the frame a wax conditioner buff to bring her up to par.
Storage stool transformation
This little guy was my first full restoration. Donated by a neighbour who was on a trip to the tip!
A vintage wooden storage stool with a lift-up seat. Fully sanded, refoamed & upholstered stuff over seat, refinished in warm honey-toned wood wax with fresh cream leather fabric & decorative antique-style stud detailing.
Ercol vintage hoop-back chair restoration
My son rescued this from the side of the road (!)
This Windsor-style with a steam-bent arched back & slender spindles had been spoiled with green perminant marker, paint & scratched by what I can only think was a panther... plus, it was rickety.
After bleaching, gluing, a full sand & re-wax... She was ready to join a new home & looked so fab & sold super fast (not even a week in the unit!)
Loose seat restoration
The bosses set of eight dining chairs were over due for a fresh look!
These were worn, the webbing had gone & they looked… deflated.
I stripped them back to the frames & built up a plump dome for comfort.
Each required new webbing, hessian layer, foam, dacron & coverings - such a smart & finish ready for banquets to come!