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a fold of chairs

This September we’re taking part in Herts Open Studios with our exhibition Anatomy of a Chair. Caroline will be working in the shop window throughout the month, sewing, restoring, and sharing the craft that goes into each piece of furniture. It’s an open invitation to step inside, ask questions, and see the process up close.

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artist spotlight

Our next feature for Herts Open Studios is Paul Owens, the ceramicist behind One Creative Ape. After a career in publishing and advertising, Paul returned to clay, exploring the space where art, design, form, and function meet. His practice ranges from sculptural forms to tiles and homeware, with recent series inspired by Brutalism, planetary shapes, and the Japanese practice of Enso.

Read more about Paul here

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furniture upholstery ceramics design art

We believe that quality lasts, as such we spend our time sourcing and breathing new life into classic 20th century furniture.

about us

We offer a collection of handpicked European furniture, ceramics and art from the 20th century.

Our site is updated regularly; if there is something you are particularly looking for, please contact us and we will endeavour to find it for you.

We ship worldwide, contact us for a delivery quote if you are outside mainland UK.

our store

In November 2023 we opened our first store and studio in St Albans city centre.  Here we have curated a selection of our favourite pieces from the full collection on this website. 

Our in-house upholstery studio will showcase the traditional skills used to sensitively restore our latest pieces.

a sustainable choice

We are passionate about the positive impact buying vintage furniture has on the environment.  We strive to use natural materials and treatments during the repair and restoration of our furniture.

this week's collection

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reviews

The chair is awesome!! - Kuniyoshi K, Tokyo

Love the chair and so pleased to have it delivered so promptly - Stephen G, London

Lovely and even better than described - C Lowe, York

The chair is lovely, thankyou - Helen E, Edinburgh

Great vase! A real pleasure to deal with you. Thanks -  Jax B, Manchester

journal

  • Creative Spotlight - Caroline Hoggarth, A fold of chairs

    Creative Spotlight - Caroline Hoggarth, A fold ...

    I’m Caroline, upholsterer and founder of A Fold of Chairs. My work centres on restoring and reimagining mid-century furniture, giving it a new life while honouring the designers and makers...

    Creative Spotlight - Caroline Hoggarth, A fold ...

    I’m Caroline, upholsterer and founder of A Fold of Chairs. My work centres on restoring and reimagining mid-century furniture, giving it a new life while honouring the designers and makers...

  • Artist Spotlight: One Creative Ape (Paul Owens)

    Artist Spotlight: One Creative Ape (Paul Owens)

    Our next Artist Spotlight for Herts Open Studios is Paul Owens, the ceramicist behind One Creative Ape. Paul first encountered ceramics at school, but convinced there were no long-term prospects,...

    Artist Spotlight: One Creative Ape (Paul Owens)

    Our next Artist Spotlight for Herts Open Studios is Paul Owens, the ceramicist behind One Creative Ape. Paul first encountered ceramics at school, but convinced there were no long-term prospects,...

  • Artist Spotlight: Judith Moule

    Artist Spotlight: Judith Moule

    Our next Artist Spotlight for Herts Open Studios is on Judith Moule, a contemporary landscape painter based in St Albans. Judith came to painting later in life, after raising her...

    Artist Spotlight: Judith Moule

    Our next Artist Spotlight for Herts Open Studios is on Judith Moule, a contemporary landscape painter based in St Albans. Judith came to painting later in life, after raising her...

  • Artist Spotlight: Rosie Barker

    Artist Spotlight: Rosie Barker

    We’re delighted to launch our Artist Spotlight series as part of Herts Open Studios which is running this September.  Our first artist is painter Rosie Barker. Rosie’s work explores still life...

    Artist Spotlight: Rosie Barker

    We’re delighted to launch our Artist Spotlight series as part of Herts Open Studios which is running this September.  Our first artist is painter Rosie Barker. Rosie’s work explores still life...

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