Gallery - Sarah E Shephard

Here are some examples showing the breadth of my work, different styles and techniques. Enjoy scrolling through them and please do get in touch if you would like to know more.

Traditionally upholstered nursing chair in silk dupion and velvet

occasional chair in ochre linen

The top fabric is a herringbone weave from Moon - 100% natural wool, a timeless choice for any chair.

Parker Knoll wing chair in the two tone fabric design.

Cottage armchair feels the love again reupholstered in a classic Flower of Nepal linen print by Sanderson

Pair of armchairs upholstered in 100% natural fibre with pure wool herringbone weave top fabric by Moon.

Gorgeous fabric choices for the Harmony Seat

Symmetry

Hand stitched silk corners

Detail of the back of the nursing chair

Victorian nursing chair

Armchair on the bench with top fabric applied to inside the back.

Piping is a good way of defining the shape of a chair.

100% wool barrier (interliner), naturally fire retardant, is used under the top fabric to ensure the chair conforms with fire safety

Beech harmony seat with top fabric by Bute

View of ther underside of Harmony Seat

Harmony seat designed for posture

Sitting with a natural posture

Ready to start stitching the profiles

Traditionally upholstery stitching technique

Traditionally upholstered in ochre linen

crisp lines using traditional methods and materials

Detail of the hasp and brass fastening

Richly upholstered box with brass fittings

Inside the velvet box lifting the lid on the secret compartment

Pattern matching with Rodbourn velvet by Blendworth

Repairing the back of an antique chair; setting in new mahogany

Top fabric for a harmony seat

Top fabric over traditionally sprung dining chair

Sarah hand finishing an oak dining chair