the chair workshop

It's much better for the environment to re-use and customise what we have rather than continue to rely on finite resources involved in the production of new chairs. Older furniture is generally of a good quality designed to last a long time. We can work with you to see beyond any cosmetic issues such as fabric or finish.  You'll also get your dream chairs rather than settling for something that's simply "okay". From finding that perfect fabric, to giving you the confidence to go for that bright orange paint you've secretly wanted, let us use our experience in design to guide you along the way.  ​Firstly, send us an email - Include several photos, description of any issues and the work you'd like us to undertake. Please include the underside and back of any chairs, and please remove any cushions etc. if possible. If you would like refinishing or upholstery undertaken, please provide some examples of colours or patterns. You can find loads of inspiration on Pinterest, or just head to our instagram to see examples of our work.  If you're happy with all this, we can book you into our calendar. To do this, we'll request 50% of the cost upfront as a deposit, reserving you a calendar slot and enabling us to purchase materials. The remaining 50% would then be due upon commencement of work. We'll advise you on when we'll be ready to start, and when the work will be complete. Prior to the commencement of work, we will finalise fabric choices. We only work with fire-retardant, upholstery fabric. We can share our suppliers with you and send you some digital samples to review. Once you've let us know your chosen fabric and we've received payment for this from you, we will order the fabric from the supplier, direct to our studio.  Once work commences, expect it to take around 2-4 weeks depending on our schedule. Restoration work has to be done carefully, and we can often have several other projects and commitments ongoing. If we have any issues, we'll get in touch to discuss with you.