Hare in the Chair

Traditional Upholstery using natural materials; Bespoke Chair Designs; Collaborations with Fabric Designers.

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Open to the public
Yes, by appointment only
Provides courses or training
Yes
Available for craft fairs
Available - please ask about pricing

Contact

Studio 1 Hillside Studios Berwick Ln, Easter Compton
Bristol
England
UK
BS35 5RU
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m: 07986777127
e: [email protected]
https://www.hareinthechair.com

About

Hello, I am Harriet, designer, craftsperson and upholsterer. My aim is to restore and create heirlooms for your future, using traditional upholstery techniques, keeping furniture out of landfill and giving them a new lease of life.

I love a story - and every chair has one. I like to find out as much as I can through talking to you, leafing through my library of history books and peeling back the layers of original stuffing. So often, the pieces of furniture bought in for re-upholstery have a special place in their owner’s hearts, yet they are past their best and not fulfilling their function. I am invested in bringing these items back to their full potential in a collaborative process with my clients.

I work using traditional craft techniques with natural, biodegradable materials.

 

Mini craft gallery

Carding horse teasing horsehair
Testing ideas using fabric remnants
Sketching ideas
Re-upholstered seat pad
Rebuilt seat in the client’s original needlepoint fabric
Armchair in ‘Ode to the Ash’ by Bonfield Blockprinters
Iron back armchair in progress
Working on an 18th century wingback chair
Decorative stitch-work in progress
Detail of a footstool with fringe trim
Visible mending on a footstool
Decorative stitch-work in progress
Exploring 18th century stitching techniques
French ‘Crapaud’ chair for Bonfield Block printers
18th Century side chair with map detail
18th century scroll arm in progress
Chesterfield drop arm sofa
Hand stitched detail in progress
Hand springing
Process of a traditionally upholstered headboard
Close up of deep buttoning
Upholstery process in progress
Details of upholstery stitch work
Detail of Child’s Nursery Chair
Bespoke Child’s Nursery Chair