Bespoke traditional & modern upholstered furniture with printed textiles all crafted with love

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Do you have a beloved piece of furniture that needs some TLC?

I am an upholsterer and soft furnisher based in east London providing a range of upholstery services, creating bespoke upholstery, re-upholstery and soft furnishings and original textile print designs, using traditional or modern techniques and materials suited to furniture for your home or business. My work is done with the utmost care and attention to detail. Whether it’s a complete refurbishment of your favourite armchair, completely refurbishing your dining chairs or sofa’s seat & back cushions – I can help!


If you are looking for someone who will take time to understand what you want from your furniture then look no further. I pride myself on my ability to listen carefully, so that we can create something together which truly reflects who you are as well as being practical enough to last many years without losing its appeal. As part of this process, if there is anything about your existing piece that might be worth keeping then I will always try to find ways in which these elements may be incorporated into our design together along with any new ideas that we come up with during our conversations. This way we ensure continuity between old and new while still bringing something fresh into the mix! You won’t find another service like mine anywhere else in London so get in touch today!


Contact me today on +44(0) 7903 184 914.

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A fun days filming with @wahlprouk . Holding one of their hair clippers brought memories back when my Dad used to take me and my brother to get our Afros trimmed (away back when I had a full head of hair!)at the barbers! He loved his hand tools too! My many thanks to @wahlprouk , @maxreestore & @thgsociety for the collaboration.#Alwaysthere #wahl ...

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Honestly Guv’nor: Nothing fishy going on over here!..

Pleased to have stitched up this trout tapestry (Thanks @m.s.upholstery for the correction!)for the same gentleman who brought me his very colourful first tapestry to make into a scatter cushion.

I hope he likes the feel of the cushions’ feather filling: not too stuffed this time!
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #trout #tapestry #softfurnishing #scatter #Cushion
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‘Afternoon peeps!
Tickets are now available for our 5-day workshop. Click on the link in my bio to reserve a workstation. We look forward to seeing you there !Rxx
#SitonThis! #Upholstery #workshop #TheOldSchoolHouse #Bournemouth #boscombe #tuition
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Hello there lovely people!!

Welcome to our new collaboration called #sitonthis!

Vicky G and Ray Clarke are putting on an intensive 5-day upholstery workshop especially for you this summer!

Between us we have decades of upholstery experience and hundreds of years of knowledge which we’d love to share our love of this fine craft and art with you at our new event.

SO S A V E T H E D A T E!!:

From Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August

More details on this event and how to book a place to follow shortly 😀

#upholstery #upholsteryworkshops #Restoration #upholsteryclass #furniture #renovation #upcycle #renovate #interiordesign #craftclass #rayclarke #Bespoke #handmade #upholsterytuition #vickygrubb #SitonThis!

@atelierrayclarke @the_upholstery_cabin
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Hopefully you all enjoyed the additional Bank Holiday. I didn’t do anything particularly special to commemorate the Coronation , I just smashed out some soft furnishings in customers own fabric. I don’t know - maybe all this work and no play will pay off soon.. What did you get up to?
Anyways.. Keeping it moving.. cheers! Rxxx

#AtelierRayClarke #Softfurnishings #velvet #bespokefurniture #SitonThis!
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Amongst the current crop of projects I can’t wait to show you what I’m reupholstering in this Gorgeous fabric from @houseofhackney

Have a better, brighter colourful weekend!!xx

#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Upholstery #softfurnishings #textile #Printdesign #houseofhackney
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Here’s a cute little trick i’ve learned before applying fillings over a (wood) substrate that’s fitted with #T-Nuts. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy your Bank Holiday.
Oh yes.. The beard.. There’s a reason I’m growing that. I’ll explain soon! Rx
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Looking forward to @metalmorphosis__ collecting these next week to go with their new body piercing studio decor.
#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #Bespoke #upholstery #Modern #Bodypiercing #Treatment #Tables #london🇬🇧
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I’ve started this week Skiving: Not off from work, but reducing the thickness of some thick leather hide, forming the arms on the repair to a #lecorbusier #LC1 #midcenturymodern #armchair for my satisfied West End Customer who I’ve just personally delivered to.

Best wishes to you all and I hope you’re week doesn’t make you want to skive off xx

#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #FurnitureRepair #Upholstery #Softfurnishings #leatherwork
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Stitching up a Wednesday afternoon with grateful help of @raetextile #atelierRayClarke #treatment #tables #metalmorphosis #Bespoke #upholsterylife ...

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Stitching up my Saturday in Magenta Pink Vinyl. #Sewing #upholsterylife #bespoke ...

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Still Cutting and shaping foams. These composites were supplied pre-cut, however to get the right shape I have to create a bespoke profile… Next comes stitching the covers!…x ...

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Hoping you all enjoyed, or are still enjoying your Easter Break. Thank you to @natmessenger for sending through this pic of Anais enjoying some rest amongst a menagerie of Monkey Cushions. Available to buy through my website shop (follow the Link in my bio)Thank you for all your custom and support!X

#ARC #magicmonkey #Cushions #softfurnishings
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Finally get to send these Outdoor seat pads to Kent via Crystal palace. Hopefully they will be enjoyed in the more favourable weather that Spring brings. Happy Easter to you all! Rxxxx

#ARC #outdoorliving #Seat #pads
#Upholstery #softfurnishingspecialist
#SitonThis!
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Hey you lovely people! **BRAND NEW SERIES STARTS TONIGHT!! ** Turn, Tune in.. Be inspired Get crafty!
Featuring yours truly (in a few later episodes- I’ll let you know the transmissions dates when I know them)as well as all your favourite Restorers episodes so Stay tuned!

#ARC #AtelierRayClarke #SalvageHuntersTheRestorers #Quest #discoveryplus #furniture #Restoration #Upholstery #Craft #Design #Bespoke #Makers #Restoration #Upholstery #CraftedwithLove #Loveforthecraft #SitonThis!
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Yesterday I took a brief break from the studio to help “Man the (AMUSF)stand” @ideal_home_show. The numbers of people who came over became dizzying and I was at times a little overwhelmed and deeply touched by the personal messages of support from the general public, as @the_amusf continues successfully with it`s mission to support all of it`s growing membership, whilst raising awareness to the general public of the benefits in re-upholstery, repairs and restoration of their beloved furniture in creation of their “Ideal Home”.
My heartfelt thanks to @wendy.shorter.blake, @manjupple and @stew_kemp for making the day an enjoyable as well as educational experience It`s always a great privilege watching Master Upholders demonstrating the craft!.
The Ideal home show is on still until 2nd April. Whether you are a member of the AMUSF or considering becoming one, or just love the craft and appreciate quality furniture or are interested in training or would consider upholstery ‘Git yourself Down there!!
#idealhomeshow #AMUSF #associationofmasterupholsterersandsoftfurnishers
#atelierRayClarke
#Upholstery
#softfurnishings
#Reuse #Upholstery #Bespoke #Furniture #Design #Antiques #vintage #Modern
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