STEP 1. CHOOSE YOUR DESIGN...
St Columb
A plain upholstered top with piping and a matching border.
A classic design which works well with a patterned or statement fabric. Option of self piping (piping made up in same fabric to match) or contrast piping.
St Eval
A simplified version of our St Columb footstool, the top fabric is wrapped all the way over making it a great design if you are wanting to showcase your chosen fabric.
Penrose
Upholstered wrap over, with no borders or piping but finished with a pulled seam detail, simplicity at its finest, works great with a plain fabric.
Daymer
A deep buttoned upholstered top, with a matching border. Option of self piping and matching buttons or contrast piping and/or buttons.
A great statement piece.
Abbotsbury
A loose cushioned top, choose from either a feather or foam insert to add ultimate comfort to your footstool.
The option of self piping or contrast piping to the cushion and/or stool base.
St Thomas
A contemporary and deep design offering plenty of space for storage. Hinged so easy to open, closing arms available. Raised on bun feet.
STEP 2. PICK YOUR FABRIC...
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STEP 3. CHOOSE YOUR MATERIALS...
Traditional Upholstery:
Made using traditional methods and materials.
A webbed base with a layer of jute hessian topped with hand teased coir hand tied into place using stuffing ties. Traditionally hand stitched rolled edges adding optimum strength and structure topped with additional layers of hair and a natural wool safe barrier cloth before being upholstered with your chosen top cover fabric.
Please note the build process can vary depending on the design of the stool.
Contemporary Upholstery:
At Franklin & Hare we feel passionately about using natural materials helping eliminate nasty chemicals. That is why we have carefully researched into the best foam alternatives. Our customer can choose from natural latex, made from the milky sap extracted from the rubber tree. Coir extracted from the outer husk of coconuts, or Ultraflex Sustainable (Springbond), British made, 100% recyclable, chemical free, flame resistant, Hypo-allergenic and breathable.
STEP 4. CHOOSE YOUR LEG...
Traditional Slim Leg
Our traditional style slim leg is hand turned out of beech by a local wood turner in Devon. A classic style which works well with most of our footstool designs. The leg is built into the footstool frame.
Dimensions: H21cm x W4.5cm
Traditional Grande Leg
Our traditional style chunky leg is a thicker version of our slim version, hand turned out of beech by a local wood turner in Devon. A classic style which works well with most of our footstool designs. The leg is built into the footstool frame.
Dimensions: H22cm x W8cm
Traditional Tall Leg
Our traditional style tall leg is hand turned out of beech by a local wood turner in Devon. A classic style that works great on our upholstered benches. The leg is built into the stool/bench frame.
Dimensions: H38cm x 4.5cm
Traditional Petite Leg
Our traditional style small petite leg. Hand turned out of beech by a local wood turner in Devon. A classic style much shorter in height than our other legs, works well if you are wanting a larger border. The leg is built into the footstool frame.
Dimensions: H21cm x W5cm
Bobbin Leg
Adding a contemporary touch, our bobbin leg is turned out of beech hardwood. This design works well with most of our footstool models. This leg is screwed into the footstool frame.
Dimensions: H25cm x W8cm
Tapered Leg
Our tapered leg, hand turned out of beech. A simple contemporary style which works well with most of our footstool designs. Looks great on our upholstered benches and footstools.
Measurements can be adapted to suit.
STEP 5. CHOOSE YOUR LEG COLOUR...
MAHOGONY
ANTIQUE MAHOGONY
MEDIUM OAK
DARK OAK
WALNUT
BLACK
BEECH
STEP 6. ADD YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES...
Castors
Our quality castors are available in brass, antique brass and chrome. Other finishes could be available on request. Castors can be added for a practical purpose, to give extra height or for easy manoeuvrability or purely decorative.
Castor Cups:
Castor cups are designed to protect your flooring from castors wheels. We have matching castor cups available to blend in with the castor of your choice.
Available in brass, antique brass and chrome.
Piping
Piping can be used to add definition and detail to a footstool. Self piping is piping made up in the same fabric as the top coat fabric. An alternative option would be to use a contrast piping if you wanted the piping to stand out.
Close Nails
Traditionally used to cover the edge of the material on furniture. The close nails are pushed into place using a lightweight upholstery hammer. Looks great above the top of our traditional leg.
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Question's & Answer's
Can I supply my own legs?
Yes, we carefully select our legs to ensure our footstools are made solid and suitable to withstand everyday use, as long as we feel the leg will offer satisfactory stability, we are happy to alter the legs to your specification.
Need help choosing fabric?
Chosen your fabric already?
Please refer to our fabric page for more info. Click here.
How do we organise delivery?
It is of utmost importance to us to ensure all of our furniture is delivered to all our customers in the same condition that it left the workshop, we only use couriers who we know and trust. We will organise a suitable date for delivery with you and then our trusty couriers will keep you updated on their estimated time of delivery.
What is the lead time?
As soon as your fabric has arrived at our workshop we will confirm a completion date. Lead time is approximately 8-10 weeks on receipt of the fabric, however we will always try our best to meet any deadlines you may have.