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Antique French Bedroom Chair – Rose Drew (Hunters Bar, Sheffield)

Antique French Bedroom Chair

Rose Drew from Hunter’s Bar in Sheffield  asked if we could re-cover her cherished antique French bedroom chair which was old, sagging and tired. Rose picked a luxurious gold, velvet fabric from our Linwood Omega range and a complementary gold braid which suited the chair perfectly. We also replaced the webbing and the hessian which had perished and broken, restoring the chair…

Traditional Upholstery – What is Involved ?

Stuffed Edge Roll

What Does Traditional Upholstery Involve ? Traditional upholstery is an age-old craft where an item of antique furniture is upholstered using hand tools, traditional methods and materials. Generally speaking, there are seven layers involved in the traditional upholstery process. These layers are added in a specific order, as detailed below; The Webbing – Webbing is added…

Antique Piano Stools

Duet Stool

Antique piano stools were widely used within the home during the Victorian (1837-1901) and Edwardian eras (1901-1910) when singing, around the family piano, was an extremely popular tradition and pastime amongst all levels  of society. Piano stools were also used in the William IV and Regency periods but to a much lesser extent and are therefore…

Harris Tweed Fabrics

Harris Tweed Fabrics

We are pleased to announce that we are now official suppliers of a large range of Harris Tweed fabrics. These amazing 100% woollen fabrics are suitable for upholstery, curtains and cushions and are a warm and welcoming addition to any home, providing a reassuring air of quality, tradition and timelessness. The fabrics can be purchased…

14th November 2015 – Christmas Craft Market – Millennium Gallery, Sheffield

Millennium Gallery Sheffield

Come and see The Unique Seat Company at this lovely Christmas Craft Market right in the heart of Sheffield’s vibrant city centre. Sheffield is a city full of talented, small scale producers and craftspeople making wonderful things, often entirely by hand. The Craft Market promises an inspiring alternative to the big high street chains. Choose…

12th & 13th November 2015 – Christmas Craft Fair – Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate

Christmas Craft Fair

Come and see The Unique Seat Company at this wonderful, Christmas Craft Fair in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Step into a creative world and rediscover the art of enjoyable Christmas shopping. This Crafts for Christmas event sources talented makers and designers, producing top quality products, from all over UK and brings them together…

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