ON THE BENCH

Find out what I’m working on at the moment! I restore and reupholster our antique and vintage seating range in-house. I take great care and attention to make sure each piece is upholstered using the most appropriate technique. If you’re interested in reserving any of the pieces on the bench email me at hello@swagandtales.co.uk 

Pair of 1930’s Jindřich Halabala Chairs

This pair are being fully restored. The legs and arms have been sanded back to the original wood, they have been stained in ebony and varnished in a high gloss top coat. The fabric in a sumptuous Linwood velvet called Japanese Garden.

On general sale early 2021 but can be reserved in advance of their completion.

Before

French Napolean III Armchair

This beautiful chair dates back to the mid 1800’s and is currently undergoing a full restoration and reupholstering using traditional techniques. It’s being covered in a navy luxury velvet calle ‘Heat of the Night’ by Linwood Fabrics