Here are some recent samples of Bruce Jack’s upholstery work, and (at foot of page, below) the "start to finish" job that won him the prestigious top award from his professional association - the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers.
Machine washable loose cover made in Sanderson Willow Bough from Morris & Co Fabric Compendium, to fit a drop-arm sofa
Adjustable music stool covered in tapestry
Hall sofa – originally from a railway station waiting room, covered in a watermarked silk
Modern 2 seater sofa covered in Knightsbridge Raven, one of the Kensington range from Kirkby House
Library chair covered in leather from Andrew Muirhead
Various dining chairs
Traditional reupholstered, button back, lady's chair
Bespoke viewing seat made for the Long Gallery at Lanhydrock House. The seat has traditional horse hair squab cushions and is covered in leather.
Small armchair covered in a damask from Linwood’s Imperial Collection, with hand stitched cord.
A French-style Victorian armchair - rescued and restored.
All the old materials are removed, the wooden frame is cleaned,
strengthened, and appropriately finished.
The back is stuffed and worked through to its finished state,
and the seat is webbed and sprung
The seat is stuffed and finished. A detail of the hand-sewn cord is shown.
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