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Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 4AD
0131 478 7178
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200 Years of Chairs...and Lighthouses

April 1, 2022 Peter Holmes

… We were commissioned by the Northern Lighthouse Heritage Trust, a charity dedicated to preserving Scotland’s lighthouse heritage, to restore 14 oak chairs. The chairs were made by Edinburgh’s famous cabinet maker, William Trotter in 1820 for the Northern Lighthouse Board…

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In Behind The Scenes, Creation, Fabrics Tags Trotter, william trotter, northern lighthouse board, NLB, Bell Rock, Johnsons of Elgin
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Greaves & Thomas

April 1, 2022 Peter Holmes
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In the 1960's the British furniture manufacturer Greaves & Thomas were well known for their stunning sofa bed designs….

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In Chair, Armchair, Fabrics, Teal Chair Tags vintage furniture, greaves and thomas, upholstery edinburgh
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Chaise Longue Restoration

April 21, 2017 Peter Holmes

This month we take a look at the Chaise Lounge. We've done hundreds of different styles over the years. This one came to us with its original fabric and having had no previous restoration work, it had been aging graciously for around 130 years...

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In Creation, Behind The Scenes, Fabrics, Chaise Longue Tags Chaise Longue, Chaise Lounge, Be Seated, Restoration, Edinburgh, Leith, Furniture, Chairs, Sofas, Chaise
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Style Library Contract

October 2, 2016 Peter Holmes

Choosing the right fabric for your furniture can be overwhelming but getting it right can be the difference between owning a piece of furniture that looks average to one that's truly stunning. 

If you're looking for inspiration, Style Library is a great place to start. It's the home of groundbreaking British design from internationally renowned brands including Harlequin, Sanderson, Zoffany and classic William Morris designs from Morris & Co.

Its user friendly platform allows you to narrow searches quickly and order samples to be sent direct to your home.

If you'd like to find out more please contact us or visit the Style Library website

 

In Style Library Contract, Fabrics, Anthology Fabrics Tags Style Library Contract, Fabrics, Anthology Fabrics, Chairs, Sofas, Upholstery, Restoration, Manufacture, Edinburgh, Leith, beseated

Be Seated
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