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Sofas - Modern, traditional and everything in between
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A special 3-seater sofa that had an entire house built around it.
The biggest bespoke sofa we've ever built.
The back of Great Granny's sofa.
Great Granny's sofa given a beautiful refurbishment.
The fabulous double drop arm sofa for Emma del Torto.
A bold pop of colour for Diane & Gareth in Aberaeron.
The matching chairs of the bergerre suite.
A delightful refurb of a bergerre suite for Morag in Tregaron.
A different angle of Ali's fabulous Harrods sofa.
A close-up - incorporating the signature style of Needle Rock.
The fabulous drop-arm sofa for Gwyneth Street in Clarach.
Side angle of Gwyneths fabulous sofa.
A 1970's fold-down sofa for a holiday cabin in Llangrannog.
The most decadent Bergerre suite we've had the pleasure of working on.
Vintage Chesterfield given a fabulous Needle Rock signature-style makeover.
Kristin & Brychan's vintage sofa bed from Fur-Pro, which later became Parker-Knoll.
Vintage sofa in a different orientation.
1970's original G-Plan sofa.
The back of the three-piece suite.
A suite set of a three seater sofa, arm chair and footstool ottoman.
Stripy sofa for Lyn & Jan Mura in Cross Inn.
Country Cottage Parker Knoll Sofa Set.
Original large Victorian sofa covered in an exquisite sage-green velvet from the Designers Guild Collection.
The smaller sofa for Jan and Lyn Mura in Cross Inn.
Fabulous sofa makeover for the house on the hill in Aberystwyth.
Sara's sofa given a new lease of life in red herringbone fabric.
A pair of beautiful purple sofas given a Needle Rock makeover.
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa, with original green chenille back, revamped with stripy seat fabric and matching buttons.
Large sofa bed for Dave & Kerry in Talybont.
A geometric deep-buttoned sofa for Elizabeth Evans in Ffosyffin.
Country Cottage 2-seater sofa for Cathy & Charles.
A huge snuggle chair for our friends in Felinfach.
Traditionally upholstered Bergerre Sofa.
An Edwardian 2-seated sofa given a modern new look.
2 large sofas, made into one corner sofa!
New cushion inserts give this sofa a firm new feel.
1970's sofa given a full makeover.
Close-up of arm on reupholstered 1970's sofa
A super-large leather sofa for a holiday let in Caerwedros.
Doing this job, Ali met her new Graphic Designer Howard Adair!
New cushions give a great sofa a new lease of life.
Needle Rock's favourites - Chaise Longues
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Different angle of decadent Edwardian chaise.
Decadent Edwardian chaise from the back.
Decadent chaise showing mix & match cushion.
Different angle of decadent Edwardian chaise.
Edwardian chaise covered in decadent pomegranate fabric.
A classic Edwardian Chaise with gold decoration with a selection of matching cushions.
A classic Edwardian Chaise with gold decoration.
Back of the classic Edwardian chaise.
Edwardian chaise with a gorgeous geometric pattern.
A right-handed chaise, redesigned for a reading area.
A Christmas-time chaise.
Edwardian chaise longue in charcoal grey.
Back of Edwardian chaise lounge.
Showing mix & match reversible cushion.
One of the earliest chaises reupholstered in Nina Campbell fabric. Chaise Longue.
Small bedroom chaise longue reupholstered in the early days for Ali's mum. .
A decadent chaise longue covered in a beautiful velvet fabric fron F&P interiors
Decorative Edwardian chaise longue in woodland green.
Close-up of ornate wooden carving on the Christmas-time chaise.
The beautiful Victorian Chaise reupholstered in fabulous 'Becca Who' Dragonfly fabric.
'Becca Who' Dragonfly fabric on outside back of chaise
An unusual double ended backless sofa with matching bolsters.
Commercial projects - pubs, clubs, gyms, vets, restaurants & cafes
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A bespoke free-standing ‘Chesterfield’ style settle. Wooden frame built in house by Gordon, Rosie & Jason worked as a team to do the deep buttoning, Ali did the arms and the back. A real team effort and it looked stunning!
The lounge bar. New seating built by Mel & James carpentry duo. Upholstery done by Rosie & Jason… fitting by Ali & Gord..
Sports bar at Black Lion Aberaeron
Bar stools at Rhos-y-Hafod, Cross Inn
Settle seats at Rhos-y-Hafod, Cross Inn
Banquet seating at Llandrindod Wells.
Bar stools at The Castle Hotel, Aberystwyth
Commercial seating at Bar 46 Aberystwyth
Bespoke cafe seating at The Express Cafe, Aberystwyth
Restaurant seating at Woodlands, New Quay.
More seating and cushions at The Bear Hotel in Llandovery.
A wild refurbishment at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
Batches of restaurant chairs reupholstered at Y Talbot in Tregaron.
Emma Shipley Wilderia fabric used in a pub refurbishment at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
A wild refurbishment at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
A wild refurbishment at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
A close-up of the complimenting vinyl on settle arms at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
A wild corner at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
Ballon safari by Becca Who on chairs at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
Tractor seats made more funky and comfy at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
Tractor seats made more funky and comfy at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
A close up of the tigers in the naughty corner at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho. hment at the Three Horsehoes in Llangeitho.
Reception seating at Atomic gym in Aberystwyth.
Reception seating at Atomic gym in Aberystwyth.
More seating and cushions at The Bear Hotel in Llandovery.
Fitted seating at the Rugby Club in Tregaron.
Clwb rygbi yn Nhregaron.
More seating and cushions at The Bear Hotel in Llandovery.
Restaurant booth seats at Nant yr Arian visitor centre.
Restaurant booth seats at Nant yr Arian visitor centre.
Restaurant booth seats at Nant yr Arian visitor centre.
Restaurant booth seats at Nant yr Arian visitor centre.
Loveseat cushion for the Bottle & Barrel in Aberystwyth.
Wooden settle cushions made for Y Talbot in Tregaron.
Wooden settle cushions made for Y Talbot in Tregaron.
Wooden settle cushions made for Y Talbot in Tregaron.
Wooden settle cushions made for Y Talbot in Tregaron.
Refurbished tables in the old Monachty in Aberaeron.
Refurbished tables in the old Monachty in Aberaeron.
Commercials seating at Bar 46.
Commercials seating at Bar 46.
Commercials seating at Bar 46.
Commercials seating at Bar 46.
Settle cushions made to measure for Rhos-y-Hafod in Cross Inn.
Settle cushions made to measure for Rhos-y-Hafod in Cross Inn.
Settle cushions made to measure for Rhos-y-Hafod in Cross Inn.
More banquet seating at Llandrindod Wells.
More banquet seating at Llandrindod Wells.
Boutique chairs for Arosfa Guest house in Aberaeron.
Parker Knoll Armchairs - showing the variation in styles
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Delightful Parker Knoll armchair reupholstered in a traditional tartan fabric.
Delightful Parker Knoll armchair reupholstered in a traditional tartan fabric.
Two wingback chairs reupholstered in two different William Morris fabrics for Neil & Margosia in Aberystwyth.
A fabulous makeover for Doris Ryan in Llanbadarn.
A pair of fabulous Parker Knolls with welsh blanket cushions.
A delightful shape on this Parker Knoll.
This chair was Ali's training piece when she was learning. It was later raffled to help her get to Machu Picchu with Cancer Research Wales. It raised more than £1600.
The first mixed and matched chair - the style later developed into the Needle Rock signature style!
Red vinyl parker Knolls with contrasting tartan seats.
A delightful chair in thinner stripes.
A popular choice in tartan colour for this Parker Knoll chair.
A purple theme on this Parker Knoll for a luxury craft room.
Turmeric yellow - always a fabulous choice!
Perfection in pattern-matching shown on this example.
A pair of bentwood Parker Knolls in the popular deep-red tartan.
Rescued leather from 2 vintage Parker Knolls were used in this refurbishment.
Two fabulous contrasting colours used on this chair for a holiday home in Borth.
A charcoal grey reclining chair to match a similar one for a holiday home in Trefechan.
A fabulous geometric pattern used on this Parker Knoll.
A refurbishment of Brenda's chair in Trawscoed.
A different take on the tartan on this chair - what a welcome sight!
Linda's mum's chair - given a beautiful new look for her new home.
Roberta and hubby now have two matching chairs to gaze out to sea from their home in Trefechan.
One of a pair, reupholstered in 'pear' coloured fabric for Jerry in Llanon.
Another fabuolous Parker Knoll chair, this time for Celia in New Quay.
This is one of a pair, the other was reupholstered in a different coloured fabric, but from the same collection.
A modern new look for this chair with navy glistening fabric, to fit in with the new kitchen, and rubbed down woodwork.
A firm favourite of Ali's. Covered in a beautiful 'Melin Tregwynt' woollen fabric. Ardderchog!
Nona's cherished recliner, given a new lease of life, for those cosy Winter's evenings.
Children's Chairs
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Meet 'Dobby' the refurbished rocking horse!
Rhian's refurbished Lloyd loom chair from her childhood.
From Roadside to Radiant
Child's Rocking Chair with purple plaid fabric (and wellies to emphasis it's smallness).
Child's rocking chair in two delightful colours.
The only round pin-stuffed child's chair we've seen so far. chair
A delightful child's chair with traditional upholstery and real leather.
Occasional Chairs
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A Wayfair chair given a contemporary finish with some faux-fur fabric.
A beautiful tub chair given a modern-new look for Kath in her new home in Pembrokeshire.
A fine inlaid tub chair reupholstered in a printed linen fabric for Medina in Aberystwyth.
A 1970's chrome chair given a fabulous new look for Elin just outside of Aberaeron
Gilly's favourite little bedroom chair, refurbished before her new life in France.
An upright armchair covered in a funky geometric pattern.
The back view of two tub chairs reupholstered for Karen.
A bold blue look given to Jolly Jan's bedroom chair.
A tartan tub chair, given a new lease of life for Liz in Cellan.
An upright Carver chair reupholstered for Kris & Carol in Llanrhystud.
An old chair from Steph's child-hood given a brand-new look, in her signature pewter colour scheme.
A fine and elegant chair that once belonged to Sian's dad, and now holds pride of place in her home.
Dai & Auriel's chair reupholstered in the same fabric as their dining room chairs. Perffaith!
A Rococo-revival chair with cabriole legs reupholstered for Robin in the early days of Needle Rock.
Two of these chairs were restored for two wives, whose husbands were best friends, and had spent many a day at the Royal Pier in Aberystwyth.
A chair close to Ali's heart. This chair was rescued from an auction house for a £1, and nearly ended up on the bonfire twice.
The side view of Karen's pair of tub chairs.
A beautiful Victorian slipper chair given a new lease of life with a small printed fabric.
A fluted armchair given a vibrant yellow look for Rhonda in Clarach.
A Victorian Ironback deep-buttoned armchair, fully restored for a new life in Cardiff.
A vintage rocking chair given a new lease of life for Siwan in Aberystwyth.
A fresh, vibrant new look for this armchair, for a cosy cottage in Llanon.
Four of these chairs, but they came two at a time, from a home in Llanilar.
An upright orthopaedic chair given a makeover for a customer in Llandre.
Stripy-chairs reupholstered as a gift for Ann-Ellin's daughter.
A delicate Victorian ornate chair reupholstered in an off-white satin fabric.
Butterflies galore for Sue & Jimbo in Llanrhystud.
A vintage deck-chair for Celia in Plwmp.
One of Ali's favourites of all time. Antique loveseat for Catherine. Our beloved Maeve is in the background!
Upholstered spindle chair for Steve when he was at the furniture cave.
Delightful farmhouse kitchen club chair.
Egg Chair for Keith & Sally in Llanbadarn.
Blue leather hall chair, another one for Steve when he was in the Furniture Cave in Aberystwyth.
A pin-stuffed Captains Chair.
A substantial Ball & Claw Carver Chair for Alan in Llanon. A Christmas present from his mum.
American deep-buttoned chair for Ashleigh in Llangeitho.
Vintage telephone table given a new lease of life..
Refurbished conservatory suite for Cheryl in Llanrhystud.
An antique slipper chair delivered in Llanon. The husband was an author of The Mabinogion, and Ali bought Gord a signed copy for Christmas!
A beautifully-shaped occasional chair for the dog-agility family in Llanon.
Ornate Peru-inspired armchair for Nonna in Abersytwyth
A pair of tartan button-backed upright chairs.
1940's Utility Rocking Chair.
Mid-century Scandi designer Elm armchair. for Ashleigh in Llangeitho
Scandinavian chair with ebonised frame.
Footstools, Piano-stools & every other kind of stool
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Footstool with pink cherry blossom fabric to match a rocking chair for Ruth in Llanilar.
A delightful Christmas present for Meinir from Lowri.
A large off-white buttoned footstool for a lady in Trefechan.
A footstool repurposed from an old table. A job from the early days for Iona.
A lovely stool reupholstered for Carol & Kris in Llanrhystud.
Ann's delightful pouffe given a new lease of life.
A long piano stool.
A matching footstool to accompany the ottoman for Helen's mum in Cilcennin.
A pair of milking stools given a fab new identity.
A set of 4 bar stools painted for Marnie in Aberarth.
A round blue pouffe given a new lease of life.
Two lovely bar stools for Celia in New Quay.
A wobbly welsh stool given a fresh new look with Melin Tregwynt fabric.
A hand-made footstool made as a wedding present for Gordon's cousin.
'Granny Smith' footstool.
Large pouffe in retro fabric.
Ottoman zigzag stool.
Wedding gift footstool for Ed & Zo in the big house!
Violin footstool.
Refinished piano stool.
Dressing table stool.
Red/green tartan footstool.
Refinished piano stool with fabric in opposite direction to previous one.
Dressing table stool done for Ali's mum to match her mini chaise longue.
Antique curved seat bar stool. for Steve at the Furniture Cave.
Carousel pouffe / footstool. for Heather in Cribyn.
Twtty orangey/gold geometric footstool.
Family heirloom footstool.
Dressing table stool.
G-Plan chestnut footstool.
Round pouffe / footstool.
Large navy footstool to accompany Scandi chair for Ashleigh in Llangeitho.
Dainty repro' footstool recovered to match slipper chair.
Any size and shape of footstool can be hand-crafted to your specification. This is a giant kidney-shaped footstool which has been deep-buttoned.
A delightful dressing table stool.
Close-up of the side-detail.
The massive deep-buttoned kidney-shaped footstool.
One of Ali's original training pieces - a deep-buttoned footstool.
Matching footstool for Diane & Gareth's sofas.
Giant kidney-shaped footstool.
Matching unusual-shaped.footstool
The fabulous double drop arm sofa for Emma del Torto.
Other Armchairs
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Little chair just got a fresh new look in Ombre Check, Imperial Jade.
From retro relics to modern masterpieces.
Welsh Blanket Chair - Traditionally upholstered chair covered from a cherished Welsh blanket.
A close up of the Welsh blanket chair buttons. Jason used traditional methods to add a different section of the patterned blanket to each button.
Cream wingback armchair: part of a beloved cottage suite that’s been with one family for generations that got some TLC at the Needle Rock Workshop!
Cream wingback armchair: part of a beloved cottage suite that’s been with one family for generations that got some TLC at the Needle Rock Workshop!
A classic chair with character
Armchair Upholstered by Jason from Needle Rock in Olbia - Amazonite
2 x 1970's chairs covered in a delighful orange, returned to their home in Waunfawr.
Lisa's cherished chair given a new lease of life.
Ann's faithful recliner chair given a brand new look.
Back where it belongs with Ann in Southgate.
A beautiful rocker given a new lease of life for Elan in Abersytwyth.
Richard's Dad's chair, given a brand new look to fit in with the decor in their newly refurbished home in Aberystwyth.
Two low chairs gifted to Zac and Emily when they moved into their new home.
Mike & Nia's beautiful rocker.
Linda's memory chair from her mum.
Suzanne's cherished chair reunited with her in time for Christmas 2023.
Reupholstered in ethically sourced Zebra hide from South Africa.
Spray painted with car paint and reupholstered with a fabulous colourful fabric.
Known simply as "The Gorilla Chair".
Known fondly as "The Granny Smith" chair as the fabric is called 'Granny Hoop la'.
Refurbished for Cath's new home in fabulous Emma Shipley fabric.
A beautiful chair with bentwood arms.
One of Ali's favourite chairs - a barley twist carver chair.
We call these ones the 'Gbel twins'.
Jason's first upholstered chair for himself. Gifted from a lovely lady in Llanddewi-brefi.
A delightful chair and footstool for Jerry in Llanon.
The Hare and Cabbage chair - how amusing!
A lovely slipper chair for Nia's mum in Y Lanfa, Aberystwyth.
A large snuggle chair reupholstered with fabric made from plastic bottles.
A funky and fabulous chair for the simply fabulous Heather in Cribyn.
Cadair biwtiful i Elin sy'n byw yn Trefechan.
A fabulous Victorian Ironback chair, deep-buttoned and covered in red velvet ready for its new life in Cardiff.
Richard's Dads chair, turn the cushion over and there's a bold pop of yellow (see earlier photo).
A walk on the wild side for Janice.
'Granny Smith' and matching footstool in all her glory.
Part of a set for a holiday let in Felinfach.
A giant snuggle chair for Gordon in Felinfach.
A harlequin pair of Edwardian chairs.
Dining Chairs
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Beautiful dining chairs, now recovered in Finesse Aegean by Cristina Marrone Fabrics (front)
Beautiful dining chairs, now recovered in Finesse Aegean by Cristina Marrone Fabrics (Back)
Traditionally reupholstered dining chairs for Carol.
Two of five lovely chairs created for Margaret & Neil.
Mererid pleased as punch with 2 of her 7 traditionally upholstered chairs.
Real leather seats and inside backs, with a pop of red velvet on the outside backs.
A fabulous set of metal chairs given a new makeover.
4 out of 6 chairs for Gareth & Diane in Aberaeron.
Wooden carver set with a rocking chair.
Designers Guild fabric cover this delightful set of dining chairs for a family in Llanon.
Set of 5 Edwardian dining chairs for a cosy cottage in Llanon.
Requip dining chairs, delivered onthe outskirts of Llanarth.
Pair of Arts & Crafts painted chairs.
Velvet covered dining chairs. for a local home in Llanrhystud.
Tartan dining chairs in caravan
One of the first set of dining chairs reupholstered when Needle Rock aws in its infancy.ng chairs.
A pair of Sheraton-style chairs. for Sue in Llanrhystud.
Victorian spindle back chairs.
Edwardian dining chairs.
Edwardian back-less dining chairs.
Set of ornate dining chairs.
Fully restored woodwork and traditional reupholstery.
Set of 4 dining chairs in cherry red fabric.
Mad Hatter Tea Party chairs.
Set of dining chairs covered in a striking geometric design complimenting the wood.
Close-up of dining chairs covered in a red and rosy fabric.
Set of 6 dining chairs covered in a red and rosy fabric.
Traditional Upholstery Projects
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An Edwardian nursing chair, fully reupholstered with traditional methods and materials.
The ladies Victorian 'slipper'chair.
A trio of traditionally upholstered chairs, for Dad, Mum & daughter.
Pair of his and hers Slipper chairs from the Victorian era.
The Gentleman's slipper chair.
3 of 7 fully restored woodwork and traditional reupholstery.
The fabulous drop-arm sofa for Gwyneth Street in Clarach.
A delightful child's chair with traditional upholstery and real leather.
Bespoke Headboards - Made to any size and shape
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Super-long zebra headboard.
Single headboard - Blue decoupage with gold moon.
Single headboard - Blue decoupage with large blue moon.
Light and plug sockets in giant headboard.
Massive headboard - close-up of leather straps on woollen head-rest.
Close-up from the other side.
Kingsize headboard recovered in fabulous animal print fabric.
Ercol Chairs
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Chair to match Eileen's sofa.
A delightful Ercol chair given a beautiful new identity.
A 1970's fold-down sofa for a holiday cabin in Llangrannog.
Part of a set for Yvonne & John who recently moved to the area to be closer to family.
The 3-seater Ercol sofa to match the 2 x chairs.
A stunning makeover on this Ercol sofa for Eileen in Aberystwyth.
Caravan Upholstery
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Caravan Reupholstered by Needle Rock Team
Caravan Reupholstered by Needle Rock Team
Caravan Reupholstered by Needle Rock Team
A 'Hobby' caravan with raised knee edge.
Another 'Hobby', reupholstered in a fun denim coloured fabric.
Another similar 'Hobby' van here. We have a 'theme' going on.
We do matching stools too.
Another view of Adam & Helen's van in Machynlleth.
Yes, it's rather a large caravan.
We do pelmets too!
Matching stools for a caravan in Quay West, New Quay (now known as Haven).
Static caravan upholstery on a little site hidden away beyond Cei Bach..
A 3 seater sofa in a static caravan.
Caravan upholstery with sewn in channels and buttons.
Vintage caravan upholstery using Welsh blankets.
Yes, we do matching chairs as well.
If you need velcro - just ask!
Another caravan reupholstered, this time at Riverside in Pennal, outside of Machynlleth.
Mis-shaped cushions made for best fit in a caravan at Quay West, New Quay.
The other side of the caravan in Quay West, New Quay.
Matching sofa bed in a static caravan.
The seating areas are long in static caravans.
Motorhome & Campervan Upholstery
Automobile Upholstery
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Storage Ottomans
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All shape and sizes of ottoman boxes can be built to your specification. Fabulous storage additions as well as extra seating if needed.
A lovely ottoman box refurbished for Poppy in Llanrhystud.
Top of Antique Ottoman Box, deep buttoned for extra visual impact.
A close up of Helen's mum's ottomon box top.
