# Cross-Stitched Couches Polly Granville Gives Vintage and Antique Furniture a Crafty Touch By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-granville References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/fraser-cross-stitch-chair-by-polly-granville/) & [pollygranville](http://www.pollygranville.com/) Polly Granville is a [furniture restoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives) genius. She not only reupholsters old pieces of furniture to breath new life into them, she goes the distance to create one of a kind editions. For instance, she works closely with city and guilds upholsterers, specialist craftspeople and designers to add personal touches. In one case, Polly Granville had a [sofa embellished](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poet-sofa) with scenic cross-stitchings depicting a vibrant sunset in what could only be the Sahara. Even the buttons were creatively customized. This particular piece was dubbed the Fraser chair by Polly Granville. Based in the United Kingdom, Polly Granville carefully chooses [antique and vintage frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirajean-lees) for personality. Setting the foundation for the work, the often unusual frames inspire the direction these skilled individuals take when working on each piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crafty Upholstery:** Opportunity for furniture restoration professionals to incorporate unique craft techniques, such as cross-stitching, into their designs. - **Personalization in Furniture:** Growing demand for customized furniture pieces that reflect the individuality and style of the owner. - **Collaborative Restoration:** Increasing partnerships between furniture restorers, designers, and craftspeople to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Restoration:** Furniture restoration companies can embrace crafty upholstery techniques to differentiate their offerings and attract a niche market. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can tap into the trend of personalization in furniture by collaborating with skilled craftspeople to create unique pieces for their clients. - **Art and Craft:** Artists and artisans specializing in upholstery and cross-stitching can find new opportunities to collaborate with furniture restorers and designers to create innovative and personalized pieces of furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Floral Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-hackney.md) - [Flamboyant Vintage-Inspired Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiltana-armchair.md) - [High-End Hospitality Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norcross-furniture.md) - [Chic Upholstered Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grazia-co.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md) - [Bold Upholstered Retro Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-sofa.md) - [Vibrant Upholstered Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1.md) - [Iconic Pixelated Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-1.md)