If you have a post-1950 piece of furniture which is particularly treasured or unique, then it will most likely require modern methods of upholstery in order to restore it to its former glory. It is not always economical to reupholster modern furniture, since it can be bought so cheaply these days, and artisans working on individual pieces cannot compete with factories. However, if your piece is very special to you, or it is a high-quality piece, or if you are looking for something not available in the shops, then this is the option for you! Please contact us for a free quote.
This was Grandad's favourite chair. It was given a complete facelift,
so it can now fit in with the client's decor and continue to be enjoyed in their home.
so it can now fit in with the client's decor and continue to be enjoyed in their home.
Modern methods of upholstery were developed from the 1950s onwards, in response to the growing demand for affordable furniture using newly-developed materials. Such methods are favoured in factories for their speed: staple guns, stretchy webbing, sinuous springs, foam, cardboard and polyester wadding. Many of these are synthetic and will need replacing sooner than traditional materials, but this is the cheapest way to reupholster furniture. There are more environmentally-friendly alternatives to foam, such as rubberised fibre and cotton or wool felt.
Left: Scrim foam on a moulded frame Right: Rubberised Hair (fibre)
Since 1988 all upholstered furniture in the UK has been required by law to meet the Furniture and Fire Safety Regulations. It is almost certain that foam dating from before this would be either unsafe or badly deteriorated. You may retain old foam at your own risk, but it is not advisable. Any new materials added to your furniture will meet or exceed the current regulations and records are kept of this.
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