But with the rise of upcycling and recycling, there is no need to throw away tired or broken old chairs and stools any longer. Porcupine Upholstery, based in Dunfermline, Fife at Fire Station Creative is here to help you rescue and restore your favourite old seat using the finest wools, linens velvets and leather. Furniture from the early 20th century and further back was generally very sturdily made using traditional techniques.
Many of these pieces survive intact, sometimes as inherited pieces or sometimes as a special piece that caught the eye at an auction. Porcupine makes it possible for these pieces to take on a new lease of life and last many more decades to come. Paula will help you bring these chairs and stools back to pristine condition and be able to be passed down future generations.
Broken chair frames or sagging webbing can also be repaired. Sometimes that is all that is needed and we are happy to help. Porcupine will also accept commissions for more modern pieces - perhaps some dining room chairs need a fresh look to compliment new decor, or a favourite chair has come to grief in day to day living.
Many of these pieces survive intact, sometimes as inherited pieces or sometimes as a special piece that caught the eye at an auction. Porcupine makes it possible for these pieces to take on a new lease of life and last many more decades to come. Paula will help you bring these chairs and stools back to pristine condition and be able to be passed down future generations.
Broken chair frames or sagging webbing can also be repaired. Sometimes that is all that is needed and we are happy to help. Porcupine will also accept commissions for more modern pieces - perhaps some dining room chairs need a fresh look to compliment new decor, or a favourite chair has come to grief in day to day living.
Services
Porcupine Upholstery offers a specialist upholstery service, working with both traditional and modern materials.
Furniture made pre 1950 was made to last, with wooden frames using traditional jointing methods of dowel and glue and covered in the sturdiest of fabrics.
Padding was horsehair.
Working with any piece made to these methods, proprietor Paula Graham can usually repair, clean and re-use the original materials or recreate the original effect.
Every refurbished piece will meet all current Fire and Safety Regulations, and all fabrics used will have the best possible durability, as measured by the Martindale Rub Test.
Furniture made pre 1950 was made to last, with wooden frames using traditional jointing methods of dowel and glue and covered in the sturdiest of fabrics.
Padding was horsehair.
Working with any piece made to these methods, proprietor Paula Graham can usually repair, clean and re-use the original materials or recreate the original effect.
Every refurbished piece will meet all current Fire and Safety Regulations, and all fabrics used will have the best possible durability, as measured by the Martindale Rub Test.
Get together with a group of friends or family or work team to try something completely different for day!
I have two options, both of which are ideal for small groups.
No experience is necessary as I will teach you all the basic upholstery skills You might even want to use those later on with further projects at home.
Day out with a difference when the traditional golf or day at the races just doesn't cut it.
I will provide all the tools required, the footstool frame and internal materials.
All you need to bring is your own fabric and finishes to create your unique piece of furniture.
I have two options, both of which are ideal for small groups.
No experience is necessary as I will teach you all the basic upholstery skills You might even want to use those later on with further projects at home.
Day out with a difference when the traditional golf or day at the races just doesn't cut it.
I will provide all the tools required, the footstool frame and internal materials.
All you need to bring is your own fabric and finishes to create your unique piece of furniture.
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