Design Studio | Wood & Furniture | Upholstery
Honoring Tradition. Fine Craftsmanship.
MADE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Each furniture imbue a character of its own. In upholstering, the stripping process allows us to better understand the form and structure of an upholstered piece - it gives us a broader perspective of how best we should approach the re-upholstery work...in the right rhythm.
One of the soundtracks at our studio.
It's still predominantly in the warm 70s in Burlingame, hence, our store window display is all bundled up for Fall!
Last few days before we take down our summer inspired store window display...we are all geared up for autumn! photos soon!
'Tis the season to be busy...and our studio is feeling the crunch as projects begin to trickle in bountifully. Fall is here!
High tech innovation is not just for computers and cell phones, it also applies to textiles. Recycled, biodegradable, off gassing, and “cradle-to-cradle” are some terms commonly used in upholstery fabric. Practicing sustainability in our everyday lives is good for our health and for our planet. Here is a article that introduces fabrics available in the market now!
It goes to show that a patterned fabric has little margin for imperfections. Lining up the pattern requires extra time and skill. Any slight mistake will distort the pattern repeat. This chair captured during work in progress shows the extra fabric that was needed to achieve the pattern repeat. Rule of thumb for bigger pattern repeats requires more overage of fabric yardage.
Part workroom and part design-studio, Tapicería, which in Spanish means “upholsterer” is the heart of our showroom. We believe good design starts out with an artist, craftsman, and people who are passionate creating something truly authentic. Our showroom unconventionally highlights an old-world craft amidst a modern stage. Come by and meet co-owner and master upholsterer, Bernardino: skilled, experienced, and a performing artist in his own realm.
bernardino's attention to detail attributes to tapicería's passionate approach to upholstering.
tubay yabut photography. all rights reserved.
a classic brno chair in process.
re-imagined. our take. sold in 48 hours :)
As creators, we refer to the past for inspiring and ground breaking designs. We honor the genius masters of our time and time’s past. May it be a painter, architect or a sculpture; seeking the truth is always at stake for men and women who take up creative occupations. For furniture makers, truth lies in every thread that meets a needle, fabric that meets a wood-frame, and a ruler that dictates size and scale. A craftsman’s place of worship is where materials come together as one. It’s a place that inspires him to create honest work, a place to express his god-given talent.
tapicería opened its doors in the spring of 2014. a wonderland for creativity and craftsmanship.
striving for perfection. re-upholstering vintage pieces is a painstaking process backed by research and experience.
working on a piece of furniture seamlessly conjure a romantic interplay of skill and passion.
We’re talking about "chocolate"!
Across the street from our studio is the Guittard Chocolate Factory. If lucky while visiting, you’ll be greeted by an infectious aroma of “mom’s freshly baked brownies”. Unintended and a bit serendipitous, our studio’s chocolate-colored walls (Benjamin Moore’s- Mink #2112-10) are looking pretty “sweet”, too!
these decadent walls serve as a perfect backdrop for the ever changing pieces at the studio. and rightly so for these handsome set of dining chairs that we had recently acquired and carefully restored.
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