Franklin & Hare are a family-run business based in the historic town of Buckfastleigh, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Established in 2014 and owned by Rich and Hannah, the pair share a passion for interiors, antiques, and furniture.

 

With over twenty years of experience, they specialise in traditional, high- quality re-upholstery, and handcrafted, sustainable, bespoke furniture made from natural materials. A huge part of their business is focused on antique restoration, they have a deep understanding of the importance of heirlooms and keeping family heritage alive. This investment gives you the opportunity to pass it down to future generations. It is why their ethos is strongly centred around traditional upholstery, using natural materials along with the traditional methods giving their customers confidence their items will stand the test of time. Attention to detail is of utmost importance. 

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Rich started his Upholstery career when he was offered at job at Kingcome Sofas, it was here that he trained to be an Upholsterer in their Devon workshop. Rich was brought up around antiques and spent a lot of time with his Dad going to various fairs and markets looking for unique pieces. Hannah has always had a creative side, having studied Art & Design, Film and Photography. Using her extensive knowlegde she now thrives on designing each bespoke piece with much care and consideration. Over the last decade Franklin & Hare has had two shops in the historical town of Ashburton, a popular destination for those searching for antiques and unique pieces. After outgrowing the shop setup Franklin & Hare moved to their current workshop in Buckfastleigh, this additional space has enabled them to continue expanding and they now have a small team of highly skilled craftsman and artisans working alongside them. ​​​​