The earliest chairs date back to the Dynastic Period (2925-c. 2575 BCE) of Ancient Egypt. Examples of these pieces of furniture have been preserved within the tombs and dry air of Egypt.

The history of upholstered furniture is correlated with the role of the upholsterer.

Upholstery development can be broken down into three phases;

• The build up of technical ability from ancient times to the start of the 18th century,

• The mastery of skill during the 18th century and finally

• The decline from the 18th century to contemporary day.

The minimisation of the role of the upholsterer was indirectly caused by a reaction to the gradual reduction in the cost of furniture as employers were forced to decrease the cost of labour and materials.

Cushions

Ultimately, the comfort of your sofa hinges on the quality of its cushions. The available options play a pivotal role in determining the final comfort. But what should you choose? Below we have written a short explanation to help understand the choices.

Launching the Curve collection A Harmonious Cushion : The collaboration between Lawson Wood and Salvesen Graham”

In the world of interior design, collaborations often lead to innovative and unique creations that seamlessly blend the expertise of two distinct talents. One very exciting collaboration has emerged between Salvesen Graham and Lawson Wood, resulting in a stunning range of curved sofas and chairs that effortlessly marry traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Our bi-weekly blog will be posted on the Second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Amy : MD Lawson Wood

Hello From Lawson Wood in Battersea SW8 …

The team at Lawson Wood are looking forward to discussing what we do and how we do it. We will be looking into past and present furniture designs and designers (some we are lucky enough to work on/with, others we hope to soon) - discussing design fixtures and some design failures, comparing fabrics and upholstery materials, talking to makers and craftsmen, considering traditional methods verses modern.. and everything/anything inbetween

Our bi-weekly blog will be posted on the Second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Amy : MD Lawson Wood