The Armchair Detective

24/07/2023

Re upholstering vintage Director Chairs for the garden but equally nice for a conservatory or cottage setting. The fabric is waterproof for summer showers and the lovely botanical theme is adorned with beautiful Butterflies and Ladybirds. Soon available to purchase.

09/07/2023

Button making is so satisfying!

09/07/2023

AMUSF Qualified Upholsterer now available in Launceston and surrounding areas. I carry out upholstery commissions and provide 1-1 workshops in the art of traditional and modern upholstery. Please contact The Armchair Detective for further info.

08/07/2023

Have a lovely break away with your friends my love but most of all, have fun! Thank you for all that you do for everyone and at home but also for supporting me with the Upholstery business. Couldn’t do it all without you. Don’t forget to stop off for your favourite, coffee and cake and yes, I will walk the dogs and water your flowers! Stay safe, Love you, Steve ❤️❤️

08/07/2023

08/07/2023

Working on a new project for a customer from Devon. This deep button style Chaise is a little tired looking but still a beauty, however the customer has asked for it to be updated in her choice of floral fabric so once I have stripped it right back and begun the task of upholstering with fresh cloth, a full recover and creating hand made buttons, I’m sure this one will be a stunner! Commissions taken, just DM me here Armchair Detective for advice and quotes on any items needing upholstery or to book a workshop in the art of Traditional Upholstery.

05/07/2023

Enjoying the sun at the Launceston Heritage weekend at the end of June and great to ve sharing a stall with Stephen Jane's aka Ziggy Sawdust who is a fantastic furniture restorer, guitar maker, cabinet maker and french polisher as just some of his many skills. Photo is courtesy of

20/06/2023

Just attended the Launceston Heritage weekend, June 18 & 19 and shared a stall with Stephen Jaynes aka Ziggy Sawdust , furniture restorer extraordinaire! Perfectly complimenting the upholstery. Great weather, lots of visitors, fantastic entertainment, oh and a b**r!

19/06/2023

Hi I’m Steve and I am a qualified Upholsterer now living and working in Launceston. Please contact me on Facebook @ The Armchair Detective, should you have any upholstery needs or would like to attend one of my 1-1 workshops in the beautiful craft of upholstery.