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Kelim Covered Footstool. Genuine Vintage Kelim Rug. All Wool, Hand Knotted. Fully Restored and Upcycled Piece.

Kelim Covered Footstool. Genuine Vintage Kelim Rug. All Wool, Hand Knotted. Fully Restored and Upcycled Piece.

Regular price £99.00
Regular price Sale price £99.00
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Measurements in (cm)

HEIGHT 38, WIDTH 46, Depth 44

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Product location

Kent

  1. This vintage footstool has been rescued and restored using a genuine Turkish kelim rug.

My most enjoyable projects include those that so desperately need a makeover to a complete transformation. In this case the wooden legs with 'claw and ball' feet had been sprayed silver and the top fabric was a pink ditsy flower cotton!
Stripping it back to it's original foam , I have added a thick layer of fire retardant wool and a calico lining. The kelim I used as it's top covering was also a vintage find that fit this stool perfectly with very little wastage. The kelim is Turkish and of a traditional flat woven wool. There have been some small repairs in places but these are well done and hardly noticeable and simply give it a unique vintage vibe. Wool kelims are generally hard wearing and there's certainly plenty of life in this one.
I have removed the silver paint on the legs and used a charcoal satin finish furniture paint.
All in all I'm very please with the outcome.
The measurements in centimetres are:
Height, 34, Width 48, Depth 44.

I aim to source / rescue quality furniture that just needs a bit of tlc to restore them to their former glory. I only use high end fabrics to give a bespoke quality feel to each piece. Using such fabrics always enhances the design and makes the whole process so enjoyable for me to work with and of course, for you to enjoy.

NOTE. In order to comply with British Fire Safety Regulations 1988, all my re-upholstered furniture manufactured after 1st January1950 is re-upholstered using fire retardant material, or contains fire retardant linings such as barrier cloth or wool as a liner / padding.

Please note, most of my furniture pieces are listed on several online market places and one physical shop. As such, on rare occasions it happens that a piece becomes unavailable at short notice. When this happens I try to quickly adjust my listings across the various platforms to prevent disappointment . Thank you for your understanding.

MY PRICES
I try to keep my prices competitive and sometimes understate their value when compared to others on this selling platform. However, my calculation is a simple one.
I allow for the initial cost of the rescued piece, then add the new materials I use which maybe much more than the furniture piece. I add all the miscellaneous incidentals such as staples, tacks, lining cloth, paint, cleaning solutions, wax etc, etc. I then calculate for some of my time but this is minimal as I justify enjoying the process as much as making a bit of income from it.
You'll find most of my items are priced well below others who make from new, yet their materials are not always as robust and well made as original vintage and antique pieces as mine are. The fabrics are often as priced in upholstery workshops...phenomenal, but I strive to find end of rolls and large remnants to complete my projects, making them overall much cheaper to acquire. Of course any commission pieces are priced accordingly to current price lists from fabric warehouses.


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Customer reviews

Sharon Hunt

17/07/24

"Fantastic website and customer service, cabinet as described and good quality, good value for money and regular communication contact from Upcite. The ethos behind the company is ethical and sustainable which is refreshing. Will definitely buy from this company again. Product furs in with our house restoration perfectly thank you".

Ian Jipps

07/10

"The sideboard is stunning, thank you. Looks perfect in my flat. As if it was meant to be there".

Ruth Goodison

05/03/23

"I don’t like to match furniture and love mish mash, quirky and odd looking things lol. I absolutely love them. My house is 203 years old and is grade II listed. I think it makes an old cottage come alive and puts a modern twist on it. I love furniture that tells a story or gets people talking at a house party".

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