Testimonials for James Backhouse Upholstery
Here’s what customers say about James Backhouse Upholstery: this will give you an idea of the quality of the workmanship you can expect from JBU:
"the pieces look unique, modern and classy"
"James Backhouse, owner of JBU Ltd, has upholstered many pieces of old furniture at my request. The end result was nothing short of marvellous. One piece, a Chaise Lounge, which my grandmother gifted to me more than 30 years ago, has gone from looking like a sad old piece, to a classy, upmarket, modern upper class piece of "nothing but the best" superb-looking furniture.
In regard to making customised new furniture, once again fantastic results. The pieces are unique, modern, classy and "must have been bought from only the very best" kind of look. Thank you so much, James."
In regard to making customised new furniture, once again fantastic results. The pieces are unique, modern, classy and "must have been bought from only the very best" kind of look. Thank you so much, James."
- Claire Jackson, RamaRama, Red Beach, Queenstown – December 2015
"I wasn’t sure if it was worth reupholstering the chair - but now it looks a million dollars"
"I inherited a chair that dates back to the 1800s, and it was looking pretty sad. It didn’t help that it had been in storage and borer had badly attacked the woodwork. I wasn’t sure if it was even worth restoring and upholstering the chair.
I decided to give the chair a chance and James organised the re-vamp for me. A colleague of his restored the wood, while James worked magic on the upholstery. He even sent me progress photos of the original horsehair after he’d washed and combed it – his attention to detail was amazing. I learned that with upholstery it’s not just about choosing a nice new fabric, but also the quality of the workmanship that’s hidden underneath the fabric.
James also made some cushions for me and they are beautifully made, with the fabric inside overlocked.
James’ upholstery work has provided me with a family heirloom that I’m now proud of and can enjoy: it looks a million dollars - I’m absolutely thrilled.
I’d definitely recommend James Backhouse Upholstery to anyone wanting to give their furniture a new lease of life, and who appreciates quality workmanship."
I decided to give the chair a chance and James organised the re-vamp for me. A colleague of his restored the wood, while James worked magic on the upholstery. He even sent me progress photos of the original horsehair after he’d washed and combed it – his attention to detail was amazing. I learned that with upholstery it’s not just about choosing a nice new fabric, but also the quality of the workmanship that’s hidden underneath the fabric.
James also made some cushions for me and they are beautifully made, with the fabric inside overlocked.
James’ upholstery work has provided me with a family heirloom that I’m now proud of and can enjoy: it looks a million dollars - I’m absolutely thrilled.
I’d definitely recommend James Backhouse Upholstery to anyone wanting to give their furniture a new lease of life, and who appreciates quality workmanship."
- Cornelia Luethi, Kerikeri - November 2015
The picture shows the upholstery process of an 1800s chair. The wood was restored and the original horse hair was washed and brushed. A fresh, new fabric gives the chair a more contemporary look - and JBU Ltd also made matching cushions.
"restored a much-loved chair to better than new"
"Thank you so much for the wonderful reupholster of my armchair. It was so worn, squeaky and water damaged that I thought it was time to let it go, but you have managed to restore a much-loved chair to better than new.
The chair was the only remaining piece of furniture from the early years of my marriage, and now I not only appreciate a sense of continuity, but also enjoy the transformation that makes the chair fit with a more up-to-date decor."
The chair was the only remaining piece of furniture from the early years of my marriage, and now I not only appreciate a sense of continuity, but also enjoy the transformation that makes the chair fit with a more up-to-date decor."
- Amanda Moore, Whangaparaoa - November 2008
