
Reupholstery: Sustainable Design with a Story
The life of a well-crafted piece of furniture extends far beyond its first fabric. Beneath the worn upholstery lies a frame built to endure, shaped by skilled hands and intended to serve for generations. Instead of discarding a worn-out piece, reupholstery offers a sustainable way to extend its life — reviving its beauty, preserving the craftsmanship, and reducing waste. When done correctly, the process can breathe new life into the piece, allowing it to continue for years to come.
Unlike the cycle of mass production, which demands constant extraction of new materials, reupholstery moves in harmony with sustainability. It ensures that beauty is not fleeting but enduring. A finely made chair or sofa does not lose its integrity when its fabric fades; rather, it presents an opportunity — an invitation to adapt, to refresh, to make something personal once more. Choosing fabrics, textures, and colors allows the piece to fit your space perfectly.
In a world that often prioritizes the new, reupholstery stands as a quiet rebellion. It rejects disposability in favor of longevity, proving that sustainability and sophistication are not opposing forces but natural counterparts. A reupholstered piece tells a story — it carries its past while adapting to the present.
We offer the iconic Togo sofas in a range of colours and materials. Available in alcantara, leather, and other high quality fabrics, the sofa receives a new upholstery while preserving the original elements of the piece. Explore all variations on our product pages: gitte.fi/catalogue