STEPHANIE SHARKE

Upholstery & Workshop

About Me

After working as graphic designer in Paris and travelling on long adventures around the world, I returned home to realise my passion of traditional French artistic works in furniture and furnishings.

I studied and trained in the trade of upholstery (tapissier) in Paris and graduated with a Diploma from the Ecole Grégoire.

I later opened my own business in the area famously known as “Les Puces”, the largest antique market in Paris.

Since moving to Sydney, I have honed my craft as an upholsterer, starting with my role at the iconic Original Finish in Newtown. After its closure in 2018, I took the leap to open my own upholstery workshop in Sydney’s Inner West. During this time, I had the privilege of collaborating with renowned professionals, including antique specialist Nikolaus Teply of Marrickville Art & Furniture Restoration and French master upholsterer Eric Ahlfors of Intoo Upholstery and Furniture Manufacturer.

Now, I am embarking on an exciting new chapter by establishing my own upholstery business in Broken Hill, Far West NSW. Since July 2024, I have been splitting my time between Sydney and the Far West, building connections and preparing to bring my expertise to this vibrant region.
 
Yes, I will work with designers in new bespoke or existing pieces, though my pleasure is providing clients the opportunity to breathe second life to their furniture, by providing upholstery services for the restoration of chairs, armchairs and sofas.

So don’t throw away your prized possessions, it's time for recycling!

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