Kestrel & Lowe

The Workshop

A former print shop with tall windows, a long cutting table and a wall of hand tools older than most of our customers.

Strip & inspect

Old fabric, tacks and padding come off so we can see what the frame actually needs.

Frame & springs

Joints are cleaned and re-glued with hide glue; springs are hand-tied with jute twine.

Padding

Burlap, coir, cotton felt or foam — chosen to match how the piece was first built.

Cover & finish

Pattern matched, piped by hand, finished with gimp or decorative nails where it suits.