Atelier Douce France is a workroom based in Portland, Oregon offering both a technical and creative approach to upholstery.

With over 18 years of experience in the trade, we collaborate with interior designers, architects, woodworkers, and artists to create one-of-a-kind projects all over the west coast.

we are experts in

CUSTOM DESIGN

HEADBOARDS

LEATHER WORK

TRADITIONAL/MODERN RESTORATION

UPHOLSTERY EDUCATION

BANQUETTES

WALL UPHOLSTERY

CUSHIONS AND PILLOWS

Want to learn the foundations of upholstery in a safe and fun environment?

OUR WORKSHOPS INCLUDE

beginner friendly basics

step-by-step guided instruction

all tools provided

Four women standing in an upholstery workshop with various tools and materials.
ADF Founder Anne Williams sitting on a green velvet couch in a workshop with tools on a wall behind them.

Woman-owned from the start.

Anne Williams was born and raised in Normandy, France where she began to learn traditional upholstery at the young age of 15. She graduated from French upholstery school in 2007 and has been traveling internationally for the past 18 years, to master the skills of upholstery. Some of the major cities where she has worked include Paris, London, Melbourne (Australia), New York City and Portland. Through her background working in each of these cities she has gained a well-rounded skill set, an attention to detail, and versatility in a wide range of upholstery techniques.

Now she is the proud owner of Atelier Douce France, a small business that focuses on high-end work for interior design firms and exclusive residential projects.

FEATURED IN

"Oregon Home" press feature for ADF Upholstery
Real Simple Magazine press feature for ADF Upholstery
Nestermpress feature for ADF Upholstery
"Country Living" press feature for ADF Upholstery

LOVE LETTERS

  • “Anne and I have worked together on several upholstery projects and I am consistently impressed with her work. She has helped renew several pieces that we love but needed new life, and each one turned out better than we hoped. "

    - D. HEALEY

  • "Anne re-upholstered two chairs for me and they look fantastic. When I found out she offers workshops, I was in! I took the mushroom footstool workshop and would recommend it to everyone - it’s well guided, informative, and such a positive experience!"

    - PAMELA L.

  • “Anne’s upholstery class was so much fun! Her expertise and patience make her a great teacher. My chair was almost complete by the end of the day, and Anne clearly showed me what to do at home to complete it - and I did! You couldn’t find a better teacher than Anne!

    - AMY F.

Let’s collaborate on your next project.