The Reborn Workshop and ReBorn Restorers
Working with the local community is a fundamental aspect of the ReBorn Furniture Project. That’s why we have developed a strong working relationship with local furniture designers and restorers who we like to call ‘ReBorn Restorers’. These wonderful people are tasked with redesigning and restoring everything that we collect from charities and individuals. In return, they receive a cut of the profit once the furniture that they have worked on is sold. They understand that in order to shift attitudes towards second-hand furniture we must work together to create environmentally sustainable, quality products to appeal to modern consumers. This is unique to the Reborn Furniture Project. Unlike charity shops, we are able to accept furniture that is not in perfect condition for repair because we have the necessary expertise and workshop facilities.
In the future, we will be working with colleges and schools all over the UK to allow students who are participating in furniture repair and upholstery courses to work as ReBorn Restorers. This will allow them to come to our workshops, gain experience in upholstery and design and earn some money all while contributing to their local community in a meaningful and practical way. While our ReBorn Restores currently work exclusively with solid work furniture, we are planning on expanding our operations in the near future to allow us to work with textiles and other furniture materials.