I recently returned from an inspirational trip to Copenhagen. Naturally it was my intention to take in some of the iconic Danish design from the twentieth century. Seeing some of these pieces in the context for which they were designed never fails to impress but I had...
Every chair has its story, and it is so exciting when a glimpse into its previous life is revealed as you strip it down. It can be quite a disgusting job with years of dirt and fragments of life building up between the layers of fabric. I once found a child’s milk...
Value the Past and Define the Future
Upholstery draws together three passions of mine; design, making and a sustainable future. My blog explores subjects that fire my creativity whether skimming the boundaries or sitting at the very core of upholstery. From Twentieth Century design to the technological developments that shaped the industry, from plastic reduction to new work, I hope you will enjoy reading on.