Working in Traditional Style
Developed over centuries, traditional upholstery involves a range of complex techniques rooted in different periods. Using elements such as springs, natural fibre (horsehair, wool, hessian, vegetable and cotton felt), this technique involves craftsmanship, precision and a good eye for a perfect and enduring finish.

Chesterfield sofa upholstered with traditional technique and wool. Removable upholstery parts.

Working in Modern Style
Modern upholstery can involve cutting edge techniques and an expansive range of elements, including rubber foam, elastic webs and synthetic dacron. The elements come in layers allowing for a faster application and flexible shapes.                                                   

The Baubau sofa UU0042 takes on a British classic" the chesterfield" and offers a contemporary transformation.  All the upholstery parts can be removed, thanks to the press fasteners and elastic webbing.  When all else is removed, only the beautiful cage of “hand-tied springs” on the seat and back of the sofa remain visible. The Baubau sofa reveals one of the oldest, magical processes, which in the upholstery world is part of the traditional technique, but usually this becomes hidden due to the subsequent layers that are normally added. The old frame was treated to emphasize the natural look of the wood, revealing the patina of time.
The cushions have been stuffed mostly with wool, except from the booster of the back and arms that are made of foam.  The hand-stitched mattress is stuffed with carded lamb’s wool and layers of wool sheets have been used to make the shaped cushions on the back.