Sit Collective

28/09/2024

Four reasons to choose reupholstery over buying new…

1/ Support a local small business

By working with us you are supporting small business owners, keeping your money in your community and contributing to a prosperous and culturally vibrant place to live.

2/ Reduce waste and environmental impact

In the UK alone more than 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded each year. Investing in reupholstery stops furniture being sent to landfill, or for incineration. This helps reduce our impact on the planet. We also offer the choice to use materials that are natural, chemical free or made more sustainably.

3/ Value for your hard earned money

When it comes to furniture, new isn’t always better. It’s a sad fact that a lot of modern furniture is made with low quality materials to keep prices down. While initially easier on your wallet this ‘fast furniture’ doesn’t often stand the test of time, requiring replacement after a few years. We reupholster using high quality materials that offer longevity and durability, designed to extend the life of your existing furniture for decades - meaning you spend less in the long run.

4/Personalised and custom designed just for you

To create the ideal piece for you we listen to your needs, guide you on materials and interpret your vision to create a custom fit. We take into consideration your personal aesthetic, budget, comfort, space and functional requirements. You get a completely bespoke solution, every time.

12/07/2024

23/10/2023

🔥 We need your help tonight! 🔥 a new draft of fire safety legislation in regards to furniture is being consulted on by government until Oct 24th

This not only affects the upholstery community (business & health wise), but the general public. Furniture made using Fire Retardant chemicals are extremely harmful for us (children especially - affecting their neurological development and IQ for starters) and our environment. Particles of the chemical have been found as far away as the Arctic and in breast milk.

There are a few massive things at play - the use of FR chemicals and their general impact, the increased use of which is proposed. The other, the way in which furniture will be upholstered in the wake of these regulations.

Under new rules, the lack of an existing fire label on a piece of furniture will mean that upholsterers can no longer simply replace what is broken, even if the chair is in good shape, it must be stripped to the frame & completely rebuilt. For most clients it will push the cost of saving a piece is too high for them.

If a rebuild isn’t commissioned the furniture would need to be incinerated as it would be considered ‘toxic waste’. Charity’s could not take the furniture, nor could it be sold on second hand sites such as eBay. All would be prohibited.

Most pieces come to us with no labels - how many heirlooms will be lost to affordability? All the wonderful midcentury designs will be lost. Our businesses will suffer tremendously. Not only does this affect upholsterers, but also bespoke craftspeople, furniture dealers and interior designers, anyone whose business is second hand furniture.

A huge improvement could be made by moving to a different type of Fire Safety testing system that the U.S. now use, which eradicates the need for these chemicals. It is possible to have both fire safety and live in homes that don’t poison us.

Read more & sign on this site created & spearheaded by

Eco-chair.co.uk (link in bio!)

20/10/2023

🔥 THERE IS STILL TIME 🔥 a new draft of fire safety legislation in regards to furniture is being consulted on by government until Oct 24th

This not only affects the upholstery community (business & health wise), but the general public. Furniture made using Fire Retardant chemicals are extremely harmful for us (children especially - affecting their neurological development and IQ for starters) and our environment. Particles of the chemical have been found as far away as the Arctic.

There are a few massive things at play - the use of FR chemicals and their general impact, and the increased use of which is proposed. The other, the way in which furniture will be upholstered in the wake of these regulations.

A lack of an existing FR label on a piece of furniture will mean a full rebuild is required - even if the chair is in good shape. If a rebuild isn’t commissioned, it cannot be resold, therefore it would need to be incinerated as it would be considered toxic waste. How many heirlooms will be lost to affordability? Our businesses will suffer tremendously. Not only does this affect us but also dealers and interior designers.

A huge improvement could be made by moving to a different type of Fire Safety testing system that the U.S. now use, which eradicates the need for these chemicals. Read more about it on this site created and spearheaded by . Thank you Delyth.

Eco-chair.co.uk

The deadline is next Tuesday 24th October - please sign and spread the word if you can - We need as many signatures and responses as possible. The website has pre-written responses that can be used if you feel those cover your sentiments as well.

Thank you!

Fran,Pauline, Sophie & Therese
Sit Collective

02/04/2023

Sit Collective on tour, Australian edition: spotted by our resident Aussie 🐨🇦🇺 bus stop adornments to give a run for their money - admittedly these look shop bought not custom made 😁🚌

06/03/2023

Delighted & excited to be featured in April issue. This months magazine includes a handy guide to their favourite upholsterers up and down the country & we here at Sit Collective are pretty darn chuffed to counted amongst the other talented crafts people featured.

Sit Collective is made up of four members & and together we form a small but mighty team 🫶💪

Swipe left for a closer view of the feature and to learn more about what we do 🙂👉

05/03/2023

This is us, Sit Collective, sitting on things we’ve made in our studio!

Including Pork, our occasional shop cat who likes to stop by our door for a scratch behind the ear, on his way to greater adventures. He’s not allowed on the furniture or near the fabric but there was that one time he snuck his way in… 🙈🐈

Sit Collective is a small but mighty upholstery collective made up of four members : &

We take on all kinds of upholstery commissions from dining chairs and cushions through to armchairs, sofas & headboards.

We also combine forces with each other and a network of local upholstery peers to take on commercial projects of all sizes and shapes, if you’re a business with a project in mind we’ve got the flexibility to scale to size.

You can reach us via our email address : [email protected]

03/02/2023

Did you spot us last night, getting the first outline on to the wall? Some real excitement from people passing by. Exciting to get a real sense of what the mural will look like!

02/02/2023

FOR SALE: Need a place to rest your weary feet? I’ve just the thing! Ease those knees and brighten up any room with this ottoman.

The hardwood frame means it’s super sturdy. Covered in a super soft mustard wool from £250 ONO

02/02/2023

What a pair!

From flakey brown faux leather to colourful soft beautiful wool.

Sent these gals home reluctantly love both these fabrics and they look great together or apart.

25/11/2020

We’ve had a few inquiries recently about projects using Bouclé. Made with wool, It really ups the coziness factor on furniture - perfect for these colder months. 🥶 This Edwardian sofa was covered in Storr, a collaboration between Tom Dixon and . Upholstery by studio member .

17/11/2020

A set of 4 mid-century dining chairs by leading British designer, Sir Gordon Russell. Given a stylish update in ‘Velluto’ velvet , these chairs are now back with their owners, providing some glamorous wfh comfort for them … and their cat!😻