SECONDNATURE AT URBAN UPHOLSTERY

COMING SOON

Eco Design Pop-Up Shop at the Barbican

As part of The Barbican's 'Do Something Different' event, Sat and Sunday 6th and 7th March, Eco Design Fair have been invited to host an "Eco Design Pop-Up Shop" in the Barbican Foyer area.
For two days only, a pop-up shop selling unique contemporary products, all designed and made with sustainability in mind. With a selection of goods to suit every taste and pocket - from handmade recycled notebooks to upcycled furniture (Urban Upholstery Ltd).

Lighting, fashion, jewellery, home accessories, toys, bicycle storage solutions, technology and more will be on sale.

Opening times: 10:00 - 23:00 (Sat), 10:00 - 16:00 (Sun)

This event is taking place on Level G.

The fourth Do Something Different Weekend coincides with EAST a festival led by the Greater London Authority championing the best of East London.

Enjoying time in and out at the Barbican.

HIDE and SEEK

Urban Upholstery Ltd & Elli Popp are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative collection. From the 10th of February to the 10th of May 2010, a display of stylish interior creations, including selected works as furniture, cushions, fabrics, wallpapers, and ceramics, is taking place at Urban Upholstery’s Showroom to celebrate the event.

As collaborative work they are presenting “INbox” multi-purpose stools and “Esmeralda” a revamped period style chair that inspired by Natural motif, bond the bold, contemporary and ethical approach to design by Urban Upholstery with the neo-romantic design of Elli Popp fabrics.

Private View: 18.03.2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

"INbox" is a collection of stools that can be used in numerous ways adding functionality, style and romanticism to any interior space.



Built from discarded plywood they are conceived to increase the value of their original material and to add value to the interior space.
“INbox 001 & 002” are modular elements that can be customised to any size.
Their design emphasizes their modularity presenting clear side cuts to match the ‘Bebe Palm’ designed fabric by Elli Popp with colourful felt.
They can be used as single units -centrepiece or adding two or more units they can engage an entire wall, providing compact seating in tight quarter and increasing the functionality of small spaces.
They can be enjoyed in living spaces as coffee table, footstool and side table adding functions, as seating and storing. They can provide a seat at the entrance door for seating down to put on shoes and with their hidden storage, are ideal for hiding mitts and gloves when not in use.
Using areas below windows for seating and storage they visually are expanding the indoor space.


'INbox 003’ is an elegant rounded centrepiece, that built from reclaimed plywood and upholstered with buttoning, matches the two versions of the black and white design fabric ‘Butterfly Valley’ by Elli Popp. It can be used as side table, coffee table, footstool and as an extra seat for impromptu parties.
Urban Upholstery Ltd and Elli Popp’s collection also presents “Esmeralda” chair, a project to revive period style furniture with a contemporary look.
Inspired by composition of Indian colours, “Esmeralda” sets apart from the constriction of its imposing presence to become an exotic and fun piece. The back of the chair frames the figurative motif “Emerald’s Garden” from Elli Popp that is hand screen-printed on colourful silk which adds a romantic and poetic feel to the piece and to the space.

GREETINGS!

THE LIGHT LOUNGE

Madeleine Boulesteix & Urban Upholstery team up for a winter show of stylish recreations for the home. 16th Nov 2009 – 10th Jan 2010. Private View the 29th of November from 3pm to 6pm.

A sale of opulent lighting and beautiful furniture made by designers who are committed to reusing salvaged items. Quality and attention to detail are paramount.
Madeleine Boulesteix uses old kitchen items to build contemporary classical chandeliers and Urban Upholstery revives found or existing furniture matching highly skilled craftsmanship and individual style.
Both have over 15 years experience at their trade and are pioneers of recycling.
Venue: Urban Upholstery showroom, 21 De Beauvoir Road, London N1 5SF. tel: +44 (0) 207 2759436
info@urbanupholstery.com www.urbanupholstery.com

Madeleine Boulesteix: "I started making chandeliers after finding 40 facetted glass drops in a pile of rubbish. First I made one for myself, which led to ideas for another and another and so on and I’ve been making them ever since.
When I started to gather things to make a structure with, I discovered that all the items I needed were already there just waiting for me to assemble them. I searched in charity shops, car boot sales and scrap metal yards. I don’t remember ever making a decision to use kitchenware I just found that they supplied so many useful forms, like circular metal objects - sometimes already with holes in. I prefer to work with things I’ve found and let their qualities dictate what happens.
Old kitchen utensils are really familiar objects but to me not very useful in their traditional role. I’ve never used a pastry cutter for pastry or a toast rack for toast but they seem nice jaunty objects with more potential, so I liberate them from their domestic duties by incorporating them in my chandeliers."
www.madeleinebolesteix.com

BERYL MAVIS & COCO

Beryl, Mavis & Coco designed by Marnie Moyle is elegant in her spiral form. She is a delight to behold from within, the sumptuous feather filled cushion is luxurious and the sprung base offers good support.

Unlike standard lounge furniture where one faces out, ‘Beryl, Mavis & Coco’ offers a myriad of seating options; private space for reading, playing a console, listening to music or just purely for relaxation. Yet it can also be shared with friends and/or loved ones in the art of conversation.

As space is at a premium within any environment, furniture which presents the user with more than just a place to watch TV or have a cup of tea is always welcomed. ‘Beryl, Mavis & Coco’ is mood furniture and creates a space within a space.

The component parts are made using reclaimed timbers and the upholstery by Urban Upholstery uses traditional craftsmanship and materials as Rubberised Horsehair, Coir, Hessian and Recycled cotton textiles. The feet are made from locally sourced Green Oak and turned by Marnie. Although the springs are not made in the UK but they can be recycled!

The unusual shape and strict sustainability criteria presented it’s challenges, it was important that the product would stand the test of time within both a residential and commercial environment. ‘Beryl Mavis & Coco’ has been made using traditional methods so that she can easily be reupholstered at any time.
She is covered in row canvas and she will be available in a selection of finest English Wools, Hemp and a Stinging Nettle/ Wool mix. Alternatively, a fabric of your own choosing may be applied.

Kingsland_chair

Kingsland_chair is the last arrival by Urban Upholstery.
Presented the 19th of September 2009 at Hoxton Hall Theatre,
during the Open House weekend.
Kingsland is the third furniture designed to incorporate African prints sourced in the local area of Dalston. The frame in polyurethane has been restored to its original egg shape. Matching three different fabrics and texture the chair has been covered with blue sateen leather, 90% green wool fabric and African cotton batik. The main body has been upholstered with foam and Dacron, the seat cushion in rubber foam and Dacron and the back cushion with wool sheet.

Afrique Fabriks, all manner of African fabrics are sold at this Dalston store. 134 Kingsland High St, E8 (020 7241 5127).





































Two previous commissions have been inspired by African style and used African Batik (Olivia_chair and Neal_sofa)