Selected Works

Before & after — from the workshop.

A growing archive of recent auto, marine, dinette, and chair projects — rebuilt by hand in our Tracy, California studio.

Iron Barstool Reupholstery

01 — Before & After

Iron Barstool Reupholstery

Worn diamond fabric replaced with rich brown leather.

Leather Counter Stool Restoration

02 — Before & After

Leather Counter Stool Restoration

Cracked, peeling leather rebuilt to factory-new finish.

Dining Chair Set Refresh

03 — Before & After

Dining Chair Set Refresh

A full set of leather dining chairs brought back to life.

Custom Leather Emblem

04 — Before & After

Custom Leather Emblem

Hand-stitched leather logo appliqué in crimson and ivory on black — built to last.

Automotive Door Panel Rebuild

05 — Before & After

Automotive Door Panel Rebuild

Torn, sun-worn door panel rewrapped in fresh black leather with clean stitch lines.

French Accent Chair Pair

06 — Before & After

French Accent Chair Pair

Matching parlor chairs redressed in a custom Parisian print — frames refinished in black.

Classic Bench Seat Recover

07 — Before & After

Classic Bench Seat Recover

Faded tan bench transformed with tailored black upholstery and crisp new piping.

Wingback Chair Restoration

08 — Before & After

Wingback Chair Restoration

Cracked crimson vinyl stripped and rebuilt in soft ivory linen — frame and cushion renewed.

Medical Exam Table Reupholstery

09 — Before & After

Medical Exam Table Reupholstery

Cracked mustard vinyl replaced with clean ivory medical-grade upholstery.

Marine Seating Refresh

10 — Before & After

Marine Seating Refresh

Weathered boat seats brought back to bright, uniform white — ready for the water.

Custom Team Logo Inlay

11 — Before & After

Custom Team Logo Inlay

Hand-cut orange and navy logo stitched into a white marine cushion.

Automotive Seat Reupholstery

12 — Before & After

Automotive Seat Reupholstery

Worn factory seat rebuilt in rich caramel leather with factory-grade contours.

Antique Chair Trio

13 — Before & After

Antique Chair Trio

Three tired chairs — wing, side, and rocker — reworked in black leather and fresh finish.

Wrought Iron Dinette Set

14 — Before & After

Wrought Iron Dinette Set

Full dinette refreshed with zebra-print seats — chairs, stools, and bench to match.

Ornate Parlor Chair Revival

15 — Before & After

Ornate Parlor Chair Revival

Carved-frame parlor chair rebuilt in a rich tapestry weave — buttons and piping tailored by hand.

Boat Cushion Set — Navy & Grey

16 — Before & After

Boat Cushion Set — Navy & Grey

Full run of wake boat cushions rebuilt in marine-grade navy and pewter vinyl.

Victorian Chair Pair

17 — Before & After

Victorian Chair Pair

Matching Victorian chairs restored — worn blush velvet swapped for a warm tufted brocade.

Muscle Car Bucket Seats

18 — Before & After

Muscle Car Bucket Seats

Yellowed factory buckets rebuilt in crisp white with correct pleats and contours.

Custom Flame Tire Cover

19 — Before & After

Custom Flame Tire Cover

Hand-cut red flame appliqué stitched onto a black spare-tire cover — bold, weather-ready detail.

Convertible Interior Refresh

20 — Before & After

Convertible Interior Refresh

Sun-worn tan leather interior rebuilt seat by seat — factory look, restored feel.

Wake Boat Interior Rebuild

21 — Before & After

Wake Boat Interior Rebuild

Full cockpit rewrapped in tailored black and white marine vinyl — bow to stern.

Bench Boat Seating Set

22 — Before & After

Bench Boat Seating Set

Complete bench and back set stitched in white with charcoal accents and clean piping.

Custom Flame Truck Seats

23 — Before & After

Custom Flame Truck Seats

Bold red-and-black leather buckets with hand-stitched flame inlay across seat and console.

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