The Padded Cell
Share
The Padded Cell is my upholstery business located in the beautiful Henderson Valley nestled in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland.
Whether you are after bespoke upholstered furniture, domestic or commercial, recovering that favourite chair or couch, a super yacht interior or even a dog bed, I’ve done it all. I am a trade qualified upholsterer with over thirty five years experience. I provide a friendly and professional service that caters to everyone no matter how big or small your requirements.
05/05/2026
From dark to light, with new foam
18/03/2026
Customer gives you a round footstool and a hessian sack and says, “ Can you please recover this in the hessian sack and make the top softer? “
Unfortunately, not enough fabric.
What to do?
Make a loose cushion to sit on top.
Customer loves it.
10/03/2026
One of my first customers getting her favourite chair reupholstered for the third time.
23/02/2026
Leather seating I did before Xmas.
Photos courtesy of the client.
15/02/2026
The 1904 Chaise Longue that goes with the chairs.
03/02/2026
Bought in 1904
Reupholstered in the early 1980’s ( I was still in High School and had no idea what my future had in store )
January 2026
Had the privilege of reupholstering these heirlooms for the next generations to enjoy, while retaining the frames patina.
Matching Chaise Longue to follow
28/10/2025
Ready to go to the bach
05/10/2025
Beautiful update of this old classic.
Keeping memories alive with a scatter cushion made from the original fabric.
22/09/2025
Look at me now after the owner visited Martha's Furnishing Fabrics
07/09/2025
A favourite chair gets a fresh new look
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Telephone
Website
Address
Henderson Valley
Auckland
BYAPPOINTMENTONLY