Porcupine Upholstery

Porcupine Upholstery offers a specialist upholstery service, working with both traditional and modern materials. Furniture made pre 1950 was made to last, with wooden frames using traditional jointing methods of dowel and glue and covered in the sturdiest of fabrics. Padding was horsehair. Working with any piece made to these methods, proprietor Paula Graham can usually repair, clean and re-use the original materials or recreate the original effect. Every refurbished piece will meet all current Fire and Safety Regulations, and all fabrics used will have the best possible durability, as measured by the Martindale Rub Test. This internationally recognised test uses discs to rub sandpaper or wool across a fabric, to assess its ability to withstand wear and tear in either domestic or commercial contexts. You are assured of a quality finish that will provide pleasure and utility for decades to come.