If the metal, height adjusting, screw mechanism on your antique piano stool no longer works then The Unique Seat Company can help. All too frequently, the metal turning mechanism of your circular antique piano stool can wear out meaning that you are no longer able to adjust the height of your stool. The Unique Seat…
Archives for 2015
Traditional Upholstery Courses – Intermediate Level – Now Available to Book
We are pleased to announce that our first set of dates for our 5 Day Traditional Upholstery Courses at Intermediate Level are now available to book. Our first course will run from Monday 2nd November – Friday 6th November 2015 with more dates to follow in the near future. The course is suitable for anyone…
Conservatory Sofa Cushions – Mr & Mrs K Munns (Lodge Moor, Sheffield)
We recovered Mr & Mrs K Munns old and tired conservatory set in a new, fresh fabric from the Sanderson Madison prints range. We also replaced the foam in the two seat cushions to give a firmer feel to the cushions. Ken & Rosemary’s comments, “We would like to say how pleased we both are…
French Bed – Trevor Neal (Nether Edge, Sheffield)
Local Sheffield artist Trevor Neal asked us to re-upholster the French bed he had recently acquired. We removed the old fabric and then re-covered the bed using Trevor’s own fabric and a luxurious matching braid which we sourced for him. The results were stunning, as you can see from the photograph. Trevor’s comments, “Hi Heather…
Which Wax Polish Should I Use on Antique Furniture?
Which Wax Polish Should I Use on Antique Furniture? Mark Finney of Finney’s Wood Finishes in Derbyshire gives his expert advice on which wax polish is best suited to antique furniture. Mark informed The Unique Seat Company, “A big area of confusion regarding antique furniture is which wax to use. Everyone’s heard of Beeswax, but is…
Set of Victorian Dining Chairs – Anne Carrigan (Fulwood, Sheffield)
Anne Carrigan from Fulwood, Sheffield asked us to re-upholster an inherited set of beautiful Victorian dining chairs for her in a classic duck egg blue fabric and braid.
5 Day Traditional Upholstery Course for Beginners in Sheffield (May 18th – 22nd 2015)
During our five day traditional upholstery course for beginners you will learn how to strip the wood on your antique chair, (either a chair with a drop-in seat or a pin-stuffed chair), and re-finish using either traditional French polishing techniques or a chalk paint and wax finish. You will then learn how to professionally strip…
Leather Window Seat Cushion – Moss Pilates (London)
French Chair – Trevor Neal (Nether Edge, Sheffield)
This beautiful French chair was re-braided and a new cushion was made by The Unique Seat Company for Trevor Neal – Nether Edge, Sheffield.
Another Prize for Sheffield Artist Sarah Sharpe
We are thrilled to announce that Sheffield artist Sarah Sharpe has won the Harley Prize 2015, sponsored by the Harley Foundation, with her work entitled ‘Still she haunts me…..Alice Pleasance Liddell’. Congratulations Sarah ! The Unique Seat Company have just finished upholstering an antique dressing screen using two of Sarah’s images with spectacular results. The…