The process of handmade upholstery can in many ways be likened to that of the manufacture of a handmade car – the attention to detail, the use of the best materials and craftsmanship available, the amount of time required from start to completion.  The finished product will reflect these attributes – in style, in comfort and in durability.

At Lennegan & Marantz we start with kiln-dried, aged beech wood – a close grained wood known for its strength and ability to absorb tension and weight. The frames are hand milled and the legs form part of the frame.  Jute webbing is used as the support framework for hand-tied steel springs, which are used in both the backs and the seats or seats only depending on the model. The size of the springs is also adjusted depending on the softness desired. The frame is next clad with a pad of re-enforced boar’s hair to provide the right amount of support, comfort, resilience and weight distribution. And finally, cushions are filled with a mixture of duck down and feathers. The time and workmanship required for these processes will be reflected in the final article - a luxurious, handmade product to be enjoyed in that most important of all environments – our homes.