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At Tapissière de la Bastide we take time and pride in bringing new life to your furniture. It doesn't matter to us whether it's an heirloom piece, a flea-market purchase, something that you've owned for years, or even something that you have found abandoned on the road-side (something that we've encountered a few times!). For us, every piece of furniture is unique, and important.
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While our primary focus is on traditional upholstery, using natural materials such as coco-fibre, horsehair, jute, linen, and cotton, we recognise that this might not be your preference, or appropriate for your piece of furniture. Therefore, we're equally happy to work with modern materials, such as foam, too. We're also comfortable with a "hybrid" approach of using a mixture of modern and traditional materials to give you the finish you seek. Please don't hesitate to contact us, or drop into the workshop, so that we can discuss your project
Services
Bespoke Upholstery and Craftsmanship Services
Furniture Reupholstering
Whether you're seeking to undertake a total restoration of an upholstered piece, or "re-look" it, or simply re-cover it, we're here to help you.
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If your furniture is in need of structural work, we have a close working relationship with a master carpenter; and if it requires rejuvenation, our colleagues at Intemporel are ready to give your frame the update you seek prior to re-upholstering.
We work with some excellent fabric manufacturers, and creators of passementerie to ensure a durable and quality finish.
Custom Curtain-Making
Curtains are an integral part of interior design. They complete the "dressing" of a room. They can be elaborate statement pieces, or simple window covers offering privacy, or a mixture.
With the careful use of modern insulating materials , curtains can be a very useful tool in keeping rooms cosy-warm in winter and cooler in the summer without contributing to electricity bills.
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Why not drop us a line and see how we can help you to create the right solution for your windows and doors?
Unique Pieces
We occasionally have finished pieces for sale. These can range from antiques to custom-built pieces. Depending upon the design, these are either completed with a fabric of our choice, or left ready for the finishing fabric of your choice ( price of finishing fabric not included!!). For what's currently available, please visit the shop.
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We also design and create unique, custom light fixtures, often using "found," or recycled materials. Please see the portfolio for some inspiration
Our Story
Welcome to my workshop, nestled in a medieval half-timbered building in a quaint town in southwest France. With nearly two decades of expertise, I specialize in traditional upholstery, working solely with natural materials like jute, coco fiber, horsehair, and cotton. From the structure to the fabric, each piece I restore tells a story. Whether I’m bringing life back to a chair from the 1700s or crafting a bespoke reproduction, every stitch and spring is placed with precision and care.
