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Vivienne Tam Launches Upholstery Furniture Collection

CasaSugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:56:07 -0700

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Nice and New: Trina Turk Outdoor Fabrics for Schumacher

CasaSugar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:23:39 -0700

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Casa Shops: Squint

CasaSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:30:31 -0700

I've told you about patchwork chair makeovers and facelifts for the Egg chair, but by far, my favorite patchwork reupholsterer is the iconic and eccentric East London company Squint. Started by sculptor and painter Lisa Whatmough just three years ago, the company has grown by leaps and bounds, and now has a full range of items, from chairs and chaises to pendant lamps and mirrors.

To see some of its other designs, read more.

Of course, these designs, many of which are custom-made, aren't cheap. Sofas go for anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000 or more.

If I had the spare change, I would definitely order one of these pieces. I'm particularly fond of the round pendant lamps, which are made of glass and covered in fabric. I have a feeling I might be able to DIY one myself, and might get on that project soon. Which designs do you like?

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Etsy Find: Ottoman Empire

CasaSugar — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Etsy seller Spruce Home, a design studio based in Austin, TX, has upholstered this ornate, wooden-based ottoman in Amy Butler's Nigella Primrose fabric, giving it a vibrant, modern update. The Ottoman Empire ($425) stands 14 inches high with a 30-inch diameter, the perfect size to use as a round coffee table, or set with a tray or some shelter books on top. Not only do I adore the aqua and cool green fabric used, but it looks like it'd be super comfortable used as a stool, foot rest, or even a dog bed! If this ottoman isn't for you, Spruce has a handful of other beautifully upholstered pieces available in their shop. Need a cane back chair? A striped sofa? A set of modular Herman Miller chairs? See what else they've got in store when you read more.

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Check out the Spruce Home shop for more details.

Casa Shops: Chairloom

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Chairloom is a Pennsylvania company that repairs, reupholsters, and reinvents vintage furniture pieces, mostly seating and ottomans, with fresh, stylish fabrics. Quality antiques in their own right, given a facelift with textiles like Schumacher, Oliveiera, Rubie Green, Virginia Johnson, and John Robshaw, owner Molly Worth's pieces are inherently high-end. Her keen eye for design takes the old to new levels, with her careful arrangement and selection of fabrics and perfect choices of Benjamin Moore paint color to make colors pop. If it weren't for their price tags ($385-$4,200), I'd lay claim to her entire inventory. A friend of mine came across some of her pieces at the Brooklyn Flea recently, and shared these drool-worthy images with me. Do you covet them as much as I do?

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