Upholsterer Collection

Tools used by a saddler and upholsterer
Various tools used by a saddler and upholsterer, including pliers, pincers, skewers, needles and a knife

Workshop of a saddler and upholsterer
The workshop of a saddler and upholsterer, with finished items including trunks, bags and a chair (top right)

Regency era window curtains
6339805 Regency era window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains. Drapes in blue and white with lilies in the French royal colours)

Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800
6339794 Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800)

Upholsterers at work, C V Smith factory, London
Upholsterers at work at Mr C V Smiths factory in Osnaburgh Street, Camden, London. Teams of men are assembling and stuffing long leather couches

Advert for F. R. Clark, Cabinet Maker, Bath
Advert for F. R. Clark, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, Furnisher, Stall Street, Bath Date: 1902

Dejeuner and work table, drawing room tabouret, chair and footstool, 1809
6339901 Dejeuner and work table, drawing room tabouret, chair and footstool, 1809 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Dejeuner and work table, drawing room tabouret)

Regency-era writing and backgammon table with chair
6339898 Regency-era writing and backgammon table with chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era writing and backgammon table with chair)

Salon chair and library chair, 1810
6339891 Salon chair and library chair, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Salon chair and library chair, 1810)

Parlour chairs, 1814
6339877 Parlour chairs, 1814 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Parlour chairs, 1814. Mahogany dining chair with cane seat, separate cushion 1)

Regency-era ladies toilette dressing case, 1812
6339865 Regency-era ladies toilette dressing case, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era ladies toilette dressing case, 1812)

Library sofa in carved mahagony with green Morocco leather
6339838 Library sofa in carved mahagony with green Morocco leather by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Library sofa in carved mahagony with green Morocco leather)

Cabinet and dwarf table, 1813
6339833 Cabinet and dwarf table, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Cabinet and dwarf table, 1813. The cabinet in mahogany, rosewood with brass or ebony inlay)

Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold
6339826 Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Festooned draperies from Grecian consoles in black and gold)

Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room
6339818 Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable furniture for a boudoir or ladys dressing room)

French library curtains, 1812
6339816 French library curtains, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French library curtains, 1812. Drapery hanging from brass rosettes, ornamented with line and tassels)

Two chairs designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden
6339813 Two chairs designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden, London 1821-1829 by British School

A sett of continued French drapery window curtains
6339799 A sett of continued French drapery window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A sett of continued French drapery window curtains)

Regency-era French window curtains, 1813
6339797 Regency-era French window curtains, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era French window curtains, 1813)

Drawing room chairs, 1811
6339896 Drawing room chairs, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room chairs, 1811. Richly carved with burnished gold and green bronze)

Imperial Turkey ottoman or circular sofa, 1811
6339855 Imperial Turkey ottoman or circular sofa, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Imperial Turkey ottoman or circular sofa, 1811)

Ottoman sofa on a raised pedestal with gold fringed upholstery and cushions
6339851 Ottoman sofa on a raised pedestal with gold fringed upholstery and cushions by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Bookcase for a library, 1812
6339868 Bookcase for a library, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Bookcase for a library, 1812. With dwarf bookcase, marble table top, mahogany bookcase for folio size books)

Sofa for reading and study with tabular cushions, with matching book- or work-table and footrest
6339848 Sofa for reading and study with tabular cushions, with matching book- or work-table and footrest by British School

Chair for a Gothic style room (left), for a Grecian library (centre) and for a 17th century book-room in a mansion
6339795 Chair for a Gothic style room (left), for a Grecian library (centre) and for a 17th century book-room in a mansion (right) by British School

French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812
6339894 French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French sofa and drawing room chair, 1812)

Regency era bedroom chair in mahogany or satin wood upholstered in green for a mansion
6339890 Regency era bedroom chair in mahogany or satin wood upholstered in green for a mansion, and cottage chair with ornate carving in 16th century design suitable for a castellated house by

Mahogany dining chair enhanced with inlaid ebony 1, rosewood chair with gilt 2, and rosewood chair with ormolu 3
6339883 Mahogany dining chair enhanced with inlaid ebony 1, rosewood chair with gilt 2, and rosewood chair with ormolu 3 by British School

Fashionable chairs, Regency era
6339822 Fashionable chairs, Regency era by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable chairs, Regency era)

Drawing room window curtain, cornices, ornamented with French fringe and muslin curtains under blue damask
6339803 Drawing room window curtain, cornices, ornamented with French fringe and muslin curtains under blue damask by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room window curtain)

French scroll sofa, adapted for the drawing-room, which may be made of rose-wood, with gold ornaments
6339861 French scroll sofa, adapted for the drawing-room, which may be made of rose-wood, with gold ornaments, and covered with rich chintz or silk tabouret by British School

Antique sofa and table, 1813
6339858 Antique sofa and table, 1813 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Antique sofa and table, 1813.. Made of satin, coromandel, rosewood, ebony or mahogany, decorated with bronze)

A French sofa, candelabrum and flower bowl for a library or morning room, 1815
6339845 A French sofa, candelabrum and flower bowl for a library or morning room, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A French sofa)

Trafalgar patent sideboard and dining table, metamorphic furniture 1810
6339829 Trafalgar patent sideboard and dining table, metamorphic furniture 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Trafalgar patent sideboard and dining table)

French window curtain and Grecian settee
6339808 French window curtain and Grecian settee by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French window curtain and Grecian settee)

An Ottoman sofa for a gallery
6339801 An Ottoman sofa for a gallery by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: An Ottoman sofa for a gallery. Wooden frame with carving burnished in gold)

A Gothic side table designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden
6339892 A Gothic side table designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden, London 1821-1829 by British School

Drawing room chairs
6339887 Drawing room chairs by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room chairs. Carved mahogany frame with gilt, French stuffed and quilted, covered in red morocco leather)

Regency-era library bookcase with tambour circular cupboards and fold-out writing desk
6339875 Regency-era library bookcase with tambour circular cupboards and fold-out writing desk by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

French drapery window curtains, 1810
6339821 French drapery window curtains, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: French drapery window curtains, 1810)

Drawing room window curtain in shot silk, 1815
6339817 Drawing room window curtain in shot silk, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room window curtain in shot silk, 1815)

Regency-era library window curtains, 1815
6339812 Regency-era library window curtains, 1815 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era library window curtains, 1815)

A drawing-room sofa designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden
6339807 A drawing-room sofa designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden, London 1821-1829 by British School

Hall chairs with coats of arms, 1814
6339885 Hall chairs with coats of arms, 1814 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Hall chairs with coats of arms, 1814)

Drawing room chairs, 1814
6339881 Drawing room chairs, 1814 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Drawing room chairs, 1814. Rosewood with gilt ornament with stuffed seat and back 1)

Bedroom chairs, 1814
6339879 Bedroom chairs, 1814 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Bedroom chairs, 1814. Japanned to imitate bamboo 1, black or rosewood ornamented with gilt 2, 3)

A circular moveable bookcase, 1810
6339872 A circular moveable bookcase, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A circular moveable bookcase, 1810)

Secretaire bookcase for a Regency ladys boudoir
6339870 Secretaire bookcase for a Regency ladys boudoir by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Secretaire bookcase for a Regency ladys boudoir)

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Step into the world of an upholsterer, where tools and craftsmanship intertwine to create stunning pieces. In the workshop of a saddler and upholsterer, you'll find an array of specialized tools meticulously used to transform ordinary materials into works of art. From needles and hammers to shears and tack pullers, each tool serves a purpose in this intricate craft. Transport yourself back to the Regency era, where window curtains for a boudoir were carefully designed with elegance in mind. The delicate drapes adorned with intricate patterns added a touch of opulence to any room. Upholsterers dedicated their skills to perfecting these masterpieces, ensuring every stitch was flawlessly executed. In bustling London, at the C V Smith factory, skilled upholsterers worked tirelessly on various projects. Their nimble fingers expertly maneuvered fabrics as they transformed bare frames into luxurious furniture pieces that would grace grand homes across the city. Advertisements from yesteryears reveal the importance placed on quality craftsmanship. F. R Clark's Cabinet Maker in Bath proudly showcased their expertise through captivating visuals that enticed potential customers seeking exquisite furniture for their homes. G. W Bulgin's business card as an undertaker reminds us that even in times of mourning, upholstered coffins provided comfort during difficult farewells. History tells tales beyond just upholstery; it reveals stories like that of John Cardmaker and John Warne - martyrs who paid the ultimate price for their beliefs in 1555 England. Surprisingly among them was John Warne himself - an upholsterer whose passion extended far beyond his craft. Regency-era interiors boasted not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces such as dejeuner tables or work tables accompanied by chairs and footstools - all exquisitely crafted by talented hands. These items served both practical purposes while adding charm and sophistication to drawing rooms across Europe.