Reseating
A good chair is built to last generations, but sometimes it needs a little refresh. Whether you have a cherished family heirloom with a sagging seat, a set of antique dining chairs in need of care, or a favourite fireside rocker that has seen better days, we would love to help bring it back to life.
At The Marchmont Workshop, we restore and re-rush seats using time-honoured techniques passed down through six generations of chairmakers.
What We Can Reseat
We work on all shapes and sizes of traditional rush-seated furniture, including:
Antique & Arts and Crafts chairs (including Clissett, Gimson, and Morris-style frames)
Dining sets & ladderback chairs
Stools, benches, and rocking chairs
How It Works
Getting a quote is simple—you don't need to bring your chair to our Scottish Borders workshop just to find out what's possible.
Send us a few photos or measurments: Snap a picture of the whole chair, a close-up of the seat, or simply measure across the seat, side to side and back to front!
We’ll send an honest estimate: We’ll let you know the cost, our current lead time, and whether the frame needs any minor woodwork before we start weaving.
Drop-off or courier: You can bring your chair to us in Greenlaw, or arrange a courier from anywhere in the UK.
Let’s Talk About Your Chair
Not sure if your chair is worth saving, or curious what type of rush was originally used? Drop us a line—we’re always happy to take a look and offer friendly advice.