It’s a trade that as old as Bristol itself - for centuries people here have made or refurbished furniture. But while many might think work as an upholsterer is something consigned to the 19th or 20th century, the boss of a city firm has told Bristol Live how the opposite is true - business is booming so much that they are looking to expand.
And Ryan Ball, the boss of South West Upholstery, said they are desperate for people to join them and need to recruit five apprentices a year to help keep the trade alive in the city.
While many businesses were hit hard by the covid pandemic and the slow recovery from lockdown, Mr Ball said his business was lucky - and is actually busier than ever before.
