ChairLab

Chairlab offers design and manufacture of custom commercial and residential seating solutions using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques.

We also provide a a restoration and upholstery service for preloved seating.

06/06/2026

**These chairs are now sold, thanks for your interest **

ChairLab have available a pair of Boss Happy swivel chairs — a discontinued design classic that’s hard to find. Upholstered in a vibrant fuchsia pink wool blend with a 4-star cast aluminium base. Used but in good condition. Sold as-is, or happy to discuss reupholstery in a fabric of your choice. A statement pair that would light up any space.
PM if you are interested

02/06/2026

A fresh new look for a local favourite.

These iconic Boss Kruze chairs have been completely revitalised with luxurious black leather upholstery, bringing a timeless, professional finish that perfectly suits their new home.

We’re proud to have completed this project for the team at Top Notch Hairdressing in Waiau Pa. If you’re in the area, pop in for a haircut and see them in action for yourself.

Restored with care by Chairlab.

26/05/2026

We’ve had a couple of these gorgeous Orange Slice-inspired lounge chairs through the workshop recently 🖤🤍
One restored in black vinyl for a customer, and one in crisp white — which we’ve donated to Franklin County Karate to auction as a fundraiser. Two very different looks, same satisfying result.
www.chairlab.co.nz

16/05/2026

Something a little different from ChairLab today. ✂️
Over the years, alongside our restoration work, we’ve been quietly building a small collection of original designs — each one made in our studio using premium Warwick fabrics.
We’re making these available for the first time, and we’d love them to go to good homes.
We're open to genuine offers.

💚 Velvet Occasional Chairs - This pair of tub chairs in rich velvet are the kind of pieces that anchor a room. Beautifully proportioned with sleek black tapered legs, they work as a pair or could find their own place in separate rooms. 1 x Olive & 1 x Teal available. Will sell either as a pair or individually.

💚 Occasional Tub Chair - This tub chair pairs a warm mocha upholstered back and outer with a cream botanical print seat panel, and black tapered legs. It’s the kind of piece you notice more the longer you look at it. One available.

All are available for pickup from Clarks Beach and delivery within the Franklin area available (fee applies)

27/04/2026

While we love the opportunity to help with your projects, we also love seeing furniture last longer between visits! 🪑✨
Here are a few simple things you can do to keep your pieces looking their best:
🛡️ Use covers — arm caps, headrest covers and throws protect the areas that wear first.
🔄 Rotate your cushions — even wear prevents permanent sagging over time.
🐾 Groom your pets — less hair and oils transferred to your furniture. A rubber grooming glove works a treat!
🪑 Lift, don’t drag — dragging stresses joints and scratches floors.
⚠️ When in doubt, ask first — a stain treated incorrectly can become permanent. Early advice is always worth it.
For more detailed care guides covering fabric, leather, vinyl and timber — visit our website 👇
www.chairlab.co.nz/furniture-care.html
And if your piece needs a little more than home care, we’re always here. 💛

11/04/2026

✨ We have a fresh new look!
ChairLab has a brand new website — and we’d love for you to take a look.
You’ll find our range of services, a peek at some recent work, and an easy way to get in touch about your piece.
Whether you have a family heirloom that needs a little love, a tired sofa with good bones, or a find that just needs the right fabric — we’d love to hear its story.
👉 www.chairlab.co.nz

06/04/2026

Before & after — and what a difference. 🚤✨
This classic speedboat came to us with faded, sun-worn seating that had lost all connection to her stunning yellow hull. We re-upholstered the seats and interior side panels in marine-grade UV-resistant vinyl — warm yellow trim to honour the boat’s personality, cool grey seating to give it that polished, modern finish.
Same boat. Completely transformed.
If your boat’s interior has seen better days, we’d love to help bring it back. Message us or visit chairlab.co.nz to chat about your project.

📍 Auckland | 🌐 chairlab.co.nz

08/03/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about giving a classic chair a second life. ✨
These gorgeous Vono recliners came to us ready for some love — and just look at them now. Every timber surface carefully sanded back and clear coated to bring out that beautiful warm mahogany tone, and reupholstered in a rich forest green Warwick fabric that feels like it was always meant to be there.
A pair of mid-century beauties, fully restored and ready for their next chapter. 🪑🪑

Have a beloved piece that deserves a little love? We’d be happy to help — just send us a message.

08/02/2026

A refined example of New Zealand midcentury design.
This Don Danart daybed has been carefully restored in our workshop, with deep respect for the craftsmanship and design values of the era.

New foam and back springs return comfort and structural integrity, while the upholstery — Warwick Caulfield, Laurel — was selected for its subtle texture and timeless tone. Every element considered, repaired, or renewed to honour the original form while ensuring it’s ready for daily living once more.

A piece that carries the legacy of New Zealand modernism — made to last, and made to be used.
Available for purchase — enquiries welcome.

01/02/2026

Continuing our work on the clinic fit-out for Melody Stewart, this special Captain’s chair became a project in its own right. Made by the Crocker Chair Company in Sheboygan, Wisconsin sometime between 1880 and 1932, the American oak frame had survived more than a century — though not without fire damage and a broken tilt mechanism.

Chairlab carefully stripped the chair back, applied a plant-based clear coat to honour the grain, sourced and repaired period-appropriate components, and finished it with a new reversible seat cushion. A piece with deep history, thoughtfully restored and ready for its next chapter.

Address

Torkar Road
Auckland
2122

Website

http://chairlab.co.nz/

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