Meet The Team

Danny - Owner/Upholsterer

Danny began his career in upholstery in 1996 when he completed work experience with Absolute Upholstery under the supervision of founder Michael Owen.

Danny’s passionate about growing the business, creating unique pieces of furniture, reducing waste, providing clients with a reliable service and mentoring keen apprentices.


Jaz - Project Manager/Design Consultant

Jaz has been with us since Jan 2021 and will be your primary contact at Absolute Upholstery.
He has a background in digital marketing and a diploma in interior design.
Jaz will manage the communication needed to take your job from enquiry to completion.
We’d be lost without him.


Lou - Upholsterer

Lou is a Massey University graduate, with a Bachelors in Fashion Design (Wellington, New Zealand).
Formerly trained as a marine trimmer, she later owned a successful upholstery business in Auckland for 5 years.
At Absolute Upholstery, Lou is a valued team member, her passion is in complex pattern drafting and sewing.


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Kieran - Upholsterer

Kieran began his Upholstery apprenticeship here in Sydney in 1988 and Joined the absolute Upholstery team in January 2022.
He has worked in various roles as an upholsterer including running his own business.
Keiran is a highly skilled all rounder and always happy to talk our clients through the best ways to achieve their desired results.


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Blake - Upholsterer

Blake holds a cert II in cabinet making and has completed their Upholstery qualification at Tafe.
They are also currently undergoing a BFA at COFA-rethinking waste and furniture by experimenting with up-cycled materials.
Everyone at Absolute Upholstery is committed to mentoring Blake and we are eager to see them progress in their furniture making/ art career.


Michael - Founder/ Upholsterer

Absolute Upholstery was established in 1994 by Michael.
He was trained in the UK, graduating from the London School of furniture before coming to Sydney.

While he only works part time these days, Michael brings 40+ years of invaluable experience to our workroom.