Former Glory
Who we are.
Kim started restoring furniture for the family home in 1981. By
1984 she became self employed in order to spend more time
extending her skills by working alongside a very well
respected local restoration specialist. The decision to set
up independently was made in 1993/4. Tim who had always been involved in the
restoration process also became a Former Glory devotee in 1999.
Our family run private workshop is based on the borders of Dorset and
Hampshire in England. We have always specialised in "Seat Bottoming"
otherwise known as cane, rush, seagrass and general wicker
weaving, this combined with the traditional aspects of antique
restoration means that we are able to offer a complete in-house
service to our clients. We aim to offer an affordable, good quality, sympathetic
service. With over two decades of experience we have the
hands on knowledge to solve most problems. A full
written estimate is given before work commences, and customers are
welcome to view their furniture throughout the restoration process. We can
also offer a digital photographic record of the work if required.
References are available on request.
Increasing interest in traditional and rural crafts has created
a demand for top quality materials in DIY quantities. So in 2000 we set
up a an internet based mail order service so that we could supply the finest quality
seating materials to anyone who would like to try their hand at weaving. The materials we
stock are specialist and difficult to find elsewhere. We use them ourselves, they have to be the best quality or else we
are unhappy! If you need advice on the use of any product, we will be happy to help. To
view the materials available, please look at Seat Weaving Supplies
In November 2017 Seat Weaving Supplies moved into new premises at 210 Station Road, West Moors. All mail order orders are processed here
from Monday to Friday and there is a large showroom area displaying some beautiful restored pieces of furniture and unique woven items. The phone
number at the shop is 01202 874737.