The SL Directory: Upholsterers
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The SL Directory: Upholsterers

Whether it’s a family heirloom or a unique antiques market find, when you take something to an upholsterer you want to know it’s in safe hands. From London and beyond, here are ten masters of their craft who will put your mind at ease…
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Revival Upholstery

London

For over 25 years, Revival Upholstery has been operating from All Saints Road in Notting Hill, offering bespoke furniture restoration, renovation and repairs services, and a complete pick-up and delivery service. Whether you are looking to re-cover or re-upholster sofas, chairs, headboards or pelmets, you can expect a high-quality, specialised service. There’s also a full restoration service for antiques, as well as French polishing. 



Visit RevivalUpholstery.co.uk

The Upholsterer

West Sussex

Based in Midhurst, Milos Jandac is an upholsterer with 20 years’ experience and a reputation for quality workmanship and delivering an expert finish on furnishings. Laura Jandac is a creative designer with a keen eye for a professional look and how best to achieve it. Together they offer advice and consultancy on options such as piping finish, deep buttoning, studs and scatter cushions. Padding can always be adjusted to suit, joints secured, and springs and foam replaced in seats or cushions.~



Visit TheUpholsterer.com

The Blackheath Upholsterer

London

Lisa Yau-Alfredson is The Blackheath Upholsterer. Working close to the Thames in south-east London, she offers a bespoke service to transform worn and tired, old chairs into beautiful and comfortable furniture. She promises beautifully tailored results that respect the integrity of the original piece. Expect yours to be given a new lease of life, while preserving its heritage and extending its life for the next generation.



Visit TheBlackheathUpholsterer.com

Asnew

Oxfordshire

Asnew Upholstery was founded in 1995 by Gary Morley and Jeremy Adamberry. For local customers they’ll conduct a home visit to discuss your requirements, and bring a variety of samples for you to look at. When re-upholstering, repairing or restoring pieces, the team will collect the furniture from your home and deliver it back once the work is complete.



Visit Asnew-Upholstery.co.uk

Kirsty Lockwood Furnishings

Shropshire

From working at Windsor Castle on 19th-century royal furniture with original upholstery to designing for film sets including James Bond, Kirsty Lockwood has vast experience. Whether you want to freshen up your favourite sofa with new fabric or need an heirloom armchair completely upholstered, Kirsty will provide you with a professional and high-quality service to restore your treasured pieces. From a traditional conservation or restoration approach to modern and contemporary styles, Kirsty is up to date with the latest trends to help your vision become reality.



Visit KirstyLockwood.co.uk

DUC

London

Founded in April 2019 by upholsterer and designer Eddie Butcher, DUC is not afraid to go bold, though its design approach is always tailored to the client’s style and needs. That approach has helped Eddie produce standout work for Alexander McQueen and Jimmy Choo, among other high-profile clients. 



Visit DUC.london

7 Upholstery

London

7 Upholstery has done projects with Soho House and Ralph Lauren. This independent, friendly, and professional upholsterer is based in the heart of Shoreditch. Offering a bespoke service in traditional and modern upholstery, with extensive experience of working with mid-century furniture and classic styles, the team will carefully renovate old favourites. 

Visit 7Upholstery.co.uk

The London Chair Collective

London

A group of 12 talented upholsterers who specialise in chairs and furniture, The London Chair Collective use traditional hand-crafted methods to make unloved chairs sing once more. It has a wide range of lovingly upholstered chairs ready to buy online, but any of your own pieces can also be made beautiful again – with all original features intact.



Visit TheLondonChairCollective.com

Polly Granville Upholstery

London

Using upholstery to reinvent old pieces of furniture, Polly Granville employs innovative detailing and beautiful fabrics to make good on her extraordinary designs. In a south London workshop, her team recycle, upcycle, reuse and reconstruct vintage furniture and antique frames. Stripped back and then rebuilt, each item is restored with the utmost attention to detail.

Visit PollyGranville.com

King Upholstery

London

With over 35 years’ experience in traditional upholstering techniques such as hand-wound coil springs, ‘stuff and stitch’ horsehair stuffing and cotton padding, King Upholstery works with dedicated contract upholsterers on a wide range of furniture from modern to traditional antiques. The specialist team also offer caning and rush work, loose covers and window bay cushions.



Visit KingUpholstery.co.uk

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