Websites and References
Websites
www.theoddchaircompany.co.uk
www.peterdudgeon.co.uk
www.beaumontandfletcher.co.uk
Books
Upholsterers and interior furnishers in England - 1530-1840
Auth G Beard, Pub Yale university press ISBN 000071353
A serious academic study of the changing roll of the upholder/upholsterer at court and in the commercial world. From Tudor opulence to almost the beginnings of the Victorian era , court inventories examined, specific changes in styles of work and influences from Europe.English Furniture A national trust book
Auth Geoffrey Beard, Pub Viking ISBN 0670801410
A good introduction to the social and practical considerations of English furniture styles.
Upholstery in America and Europe from the Seventeenth century to World War 1
Auth Edward S Cooke Jnr, Pub Barra Foundation book ISBN 0393024695
Decorative arts, fabrics trimmings styles of hanging draperies, the shaping of seating and cushions and the place of the upholsterer in society.
The National Trust book of Furnishing textiles
Auth Pamela Clabburn, Pub Viking ISBN 0670805602
Sounds dry but an excellent historical overview through 4 centuries of early technologies and history of textiles and materials in the palace, castle or common dwelling.
Upholstery - A complete course
Auth David James , Pub Guild of master craftsmen ISBN 094681919X
Good - Very extensive for both the beginner and those with some experience.
The Upholsterers Pocket reference book
Auth David James, Pub Guild of master craftsmen ISBN 0946819718
A handy small guide with the main tools, materials and techniques.
Practical Upholstery and the cutting of loose covers
Auth Frederick Palmer, Pub The Herbert Press ISBN 0906969484
Thorough - an old school discipline in the craft although rambling text, excellent stage by stage illustrations for a technical book covers most techniques of the old craft workshop including spring edge construction and a section on leather work and loose covers.
Upholstery - A beginners guide
Auth Kitty Ward Pub Stanley Paul ISBN 0091456819
A good beginners guide, home upholstery and small projects.
Practical Upholstery
Auth C Howes
A basic book, tools materials and some traditional and modern spring units, use of foams and rubberized hair, black and white photography 1950s.Re-upholstery Techniques
Auth Derek Balfour Pub Craftsman’s guides ISBN 0852234198
A good basic pocket book guide with photographs and illustrations.
Upholstery – A practical guide
Auth Desmond Gaston, Pub Collins ISBN 0004116712
Good illustration basic tools, materials and techniques with set traditional and modern projects.
The complete upholsterer
Auth Carole Tomerson, Pub Francis Lincoln ISBN 0711205620
An introduction to the craft, tools, materials, techniques and projects.See Potterton books website for further craft books
