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Upholstery by Val Thompson


Val successfully completed her City and Guilds in upholstery at London Metropolitan University in 2008 and specialises in the re-upholstery of period chairs, including Victorian iron frames, using only traditional techniques.

In 2009 Val was awarded Second Prize in Advanced Upholstery skills by The Worshipful Company of Upholders (www.upholders.co.uk) for the re-upholstery of a pair of deep buttoned Victorian parlour chairs'.

The use of period frames ensures each chair, or pair, is a one-off that cannot be repeated. Chairs are covered in high quality, classically styled fabrics that complement both modern and traditional interior design. The use of traditional upholstery methods and quality fabrics ensures the finished chair will give years of pleasure as well as being a visually attractive piece of furniture.


Val Thompson

Victorian Chairs x 2

Catalogue number: VT01
Description: A pair of unusual Victorian deep button back parlour chairs raised on profusely carved front legs. The chairs have been completely reupholstered by hand using only traditional materials, including new springs and hair stuffing, under a top cover of Lombardia Chenille by Nina Campbell.

Price: £3000 for the pair
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Val Thompson
 

Measurements:
Overall Height - 80cm
Overall Width - 60 cm
Overall Depth - 90cm
Height - floor to top of seat - 34cm Width of seat (internal) - 36cm
Depth of seat (internal) - 55cm








Val Thompson - Fluted iron back chair

Fluted iron back chair

Catalogue number: VT02
Description: Unusual iron back nursing chair completely reupholstered using only traditional techniques including new springs, two layers of coir and animal hair stuffing, hand sewing all layers to frame, and hand sewing each of the flutes and the top cover and trim.
Fabric Komaka by Osborne and Little

Price: £1,500
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Val Thompson - Fluted iron back chair
Val Thompson - Fluted iron back chair
 

Measurements:
height 82cm
seat height 32cm
width 54 cm (max)
depth of seat 54cm








Val Thompson - Fluted iron back chair

Nursing Chair

Catalogue number: Sold
Description: Attractive deep buttoned Victorian Nursing chair reupholstered in luscious deep pink silk velvet. The compact size makes it an ideal focal point for a guest room

Price: £580
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Measurements:
Overall Height - 81cm
Overall Width - 51cm
Overall Depth - 73cm
Seat Heigh- 33cm
Seat Width - 51cm
Seact Depth - 46cm








Val Thompson

Victorian Gentleman’s Fireside Chair

Catalogue number: VT04
Description: An imposing deep buttoned Victorian Gentleman’s fireside chair. Fully re-upholstered using only traditional materials and techniques – no foam or staples – with a top cover of moss green chenille by Nina Campbell. The flame mahogany show wood has been French polished to accentuate to superb patina of the wood which is in very good condition for a chair of its age.
Price: £1,200
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Val Thompson
 

Measurements:
Width 81 cm (max)
Depth 90 cam (max)
Seat height 40cm
Seat width 48 cm
Seat depth 40cm









Val Thompson

Piano Stool

Catalogue number: VT05
Description: A very good quality, fully height adjustable, mahogany Victorian piano stool standing on nicely carved legs. Original brass winding mechanism. Seat re-upholstered and covered in moss green chenille by Nina Campbell

Price: £375
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Val Thompson
 

Measurements:
Overall Height - 46-58cm
(fully adjustable)

Diameter 33cm










Val Thompson

Victorian Iron Back

Catalogue number: VT06
Description: To follow







Price: £TBC
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Val Thompson
 

Measurements:
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