One of the most iconic chairs ever made has just left our workshop, beautifully restored and delivered to its new home in Kent.
This is an original Howard chair – the real deal. Renowned for its timeless design, exceptional comfort and enduring craftsmanship, genuine Howard chairs are highly sought after and deserve the very highest standards of restoration.
For this project, the chair has been expertly reupholstered in luxurious GP & J Baker fabric, a name synonymous with British heritage, quality and elegant design. The combination of an authentic Howard chair and premium GP & J Baker fabric ensures this classic piece will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
At BJ Upholstery, we are National Service Reupholstery Experts, restoring and reupholstering quality, important, historic, antique and retro soft furnishings across the UK.
For when it needs to be perfect.
If you own a treasured piece of furniture and want it restored with the care, skill and attention it deserves, we’d be delighted to help.
This is a chair with loose covers, which always presents a tricky challenge. With this type of design, we rely on the weight of the fabric to pull everything into place, particularly along the sides. You may notice some slight ripples on the arms — this is completely normal at this stage as the fabric hangs. Hidden from view, we’ve added weighted boards at the bottom of each side panel to help the covers settle perfectly over time.
This chair is heading to a well-known hotel in Scotland, and we’re delighted with how the loose covers have been tailored to provide a perfect fit while maintaining comfort and style.
We restore and reupholster quality, important, historic, antique, and retro soft furnishings. Sherborne – Duresta – Vale Bridgecraft – Parker knoll – Ercol – Cintique – George Smith – Wesley-Barrell – Tetrad Furniture – Delcore – Heals designer sofa – Jane Churchill – Multiyork – commercial too.
Exceptional repair, alteration, restoration, manufacture, and reupholstery services. Our experts are available nationwide to cater to your needs. Whether you require reupholstery, repairs, alterations, or a complete restoration, we have you covered. Our skilled craftsmen pay attention to every detail to ensure that your furniture is impeccably crafted and restored to its former glory – maybe better – for when it needs to be perfect –
Saddle-Style Comfort reupholstered in Velvet. Originally upholstered in leather, this classic saddle-style sofa has been reupholstered in a Linwood Fabric olive velvet. The pad-cushioned arms—distinctive of the saddle construction—sit neatly on the upholstered frame, while the new fabric updates the style and gives the sofa a more contemporary look. A perfect example of how reupholstery can create the look and style you want – new life into well-loved furniture, tailored exactly to the client’s style.
This elegant chair has just been reupholstered in a soft taupe velvet—a timeless shade that beautifully catches the light. We’re certain it’ll look even more stunning in our customer’s home.
This footstool is part of a lounge set we recently completed, which included a sofa, a chair, and this piece – nicely designed footstool. Originally upholstered in thick, stylised leather, it has now been transformed in the customer’s chosen velvet fabric, giving it a fresh new bespoke look.
The footstool features a spring-assisted lift-up lid, making it both practical and comfortable. We’ve included close-up photos to show the stitching detail, which really adds to the overall quality and design. One lovely feature is the fabric weighted tab used to lift the lid—both functional and a thoughtful design touch
“A classically designed footstool with attractive details that are practical too.”
A cherished piece passed down from our customer’s mother, she wanted to give it a fresh update while preserving its character. She chose black leather with a deep-buttoned back, finished with silver stud trim for a timeless look.
To ensure a perfect fit for the leather, Barry expertly redesigned the frame, combining traditional craftsmanship with a modern touch.
Parker Knoll Chairs Reupholstered | One of Our Specialties At BJ Upholstery are Parker Knoll, we take pride in reupholstering Parker Knoll chairs, one of the brands we specialise in. We recently had the pleasure of working on a traditional pair of Parker Knoll wing-back chairs. The original upholstery was a classic green, but we’ve completed the first chair in a vibrant pink, giving it a fresh and modern look. We’re currently working on the second chair, which will be upholstered in a complementary green, offering a beautiful contrast to the first. We restored the wood legs and under-seat springing too.
Since 1908, Cintique has been renowned for designing and manufacturing high-quality, comfortable chairs and sofas. Our expert team is dedicated to preserving this legacy by offering comprehensive restoration and reupholstery services for Cintique furniture.
We recently had the pleasure of restoring and reupholstering a beautiful pair of Cintique chairs, tailored precisely to our customer’s specifications. The frames, worn and scratched after 40 years of use, were meticulously re-varnished, and the upholstery was fully renewed, resulting in a stunning transformation.
Our expertise extends beyond Cintique; we specialise in restoring all furniture brands, including all quality, important, historic, antique, and retro soft furnishings. Sherborne – Duresta – Vale Bridgecraft – Parker knoll – Ercol – Cintique – George Smith – Wesley-Barrell – Tetrad Furniture – Delcore – Heals designer sofa – Jane Churchill – Multiyork – commercial too.
Contact us to restore quality branded furniture and experience the quality of professional restoration.
Reupholstering Your Howard & Sons Chairs with BJ Upholstery of Darlington
Nestled in the heart of Darlington lies a hidden gem of craftsmanship, where tradition meets expertise. BJ Upholstery of Darlington is an excellence in the realm of furniture restoration and upholstery mastery. Specialising in the rejuvenation of Howard & Sons chairs, straight from the heritage of London, BJ Upholstery is more than just a workshop; it’s a sanctuary for your cherished pieces of furniture.
Craftsmanship Beyond Compare
At BJ Upholstery, craftsmanship is a passion that flows through every stitch, every detail, and every restoration project. With a legacy spanning three decades, Barry Griffiths honed his skills to perfection, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation to traditionally restore your beloved Howard & Sons chairs.
Specialists in Reupholstery
Your Howard & Sons chairs deserve nothing but the best, and that’s precisely what BJ Upholstery offers. As specialists in reupholstery, we understand the tradition of these iconic chairs, ensuring that each fabric choice, each stitch, and each layer of padding is meticulously crafted to restore your chairs to their original glory.
Upholstery Expertise Unmatched
When it comes to upholstery, expertise is paramount, and BJ Upholstery is a family business with a keen eye for detail. From selecting the finest fabrics I’m following traditional techniques using modern methods as required. Whether it’s a simple refresh or a complete restoration, trust BJ Upholstery to complete the job perfectly.
Restoration Wizards
Preserving the heritage of your Howard & Sons chairs is our utmost priority. With a deep respect for the history and craftsmanship embedded within each piece, our restoration processes employ gentle yet effective methods to breathe new life into your chairs while retaining their original charm. From repairing structural integrity to bespoke additions and trims, BJ Upholstery takes pride in preserving the essence of these timeless treasures.
Experience the BJ Upholstery Difference
When it comes to entrusting your Howard & Sons chairs to experts, look no further than BJ Upholstery of Darlington. With a dedication to excellence and preserving heritage, we invite you to experience the unparalleled craftsmanship and personalised service that define us. Let BJ Upholstery restore and reupholster your cherished furniture and create new memories for generations to come.
Please reach out to us to discuss your specific requirements or to book an appointment with Barry and Jo Griffiths and the team at BJ Upholstery | 01325 483817
Reupholstered leather dining chairs a grade A quality leather for our delighted customers in Darlington. The feel and smell of this leather is delightful.
This is an exquisite Duresta lounge set we reupholstered for a customer in Dorset. This collection features two generously sized three-seater sofas, complemented by a pair of wing chairs, a lounge chair, and a button-padded footstool.
Just delivered a beautifully re upholstered chair to our customer in Darlington! She was thrilled and said it looked even better than when it was new. That’s because when we work on a piece, we rebuild it with quality materials and tailor it to the customer’s unique design. Your furniture deserves the best!
Take a look at this stunning bespoke occasional Wood Frame Chair Restoration. We restored the exposed wood frame, fixed the sprung platform and replaced the foam padding, and gave it fresh upholstery in a quality fabric. So the end result? A chair that looks and feels as good as new, if not better! With its newfound durability and looks, this chair is ready to serve our customers for years to come. Now a one-of-a-kind piece!
BJ Upholstery in Darlington provide an Antique reupholstery service | Design it your way | Free Estimates | High-Quality Reupholstery Experts. We restore quality, important, historic, antique, and retro soft furnishings.
One of our favourites, Duresta are extremely well made robust and classically stylish soft furnishings. Contemporary in design, they are a modern classic that can be restored and redesigned many times.
We reupholstered this delightful Duresta chair in the customer’s own fabric from a village near Whitby.
Duresta | BJU are Duresta specialists. Repairs, restoration and reupholstery. We even re-sized a three-seater sofa to a two-seater sofa to fit perfectly into a bay window. Here is a recently completed reupholstered Duresta sofa reupholstered in a Ross flat weave fabric.
Specialist in: Sherborne – Duresta – Vale Bridgecraft – Parker knoll – Ercol – Cintique. All top brands are restored, reupholstered, and altered as required.
Exposed wood frames sofa with Bergere arms reupholstered in a Porter and Stone fabric which has become my favourite. The detailed stitching is a delight.
I don’t think we need any words to describe this chaise lounge. The colour choice is the key to the look of this piece of furniture. See how the green velvet draws out the light highlights of the wood.
The chaise lounge was reupholstered for our customer in Thirsk, North Yorkshire and fully restored covered in Linwood Omega velvet. The lady is getting married on Saturday and will sit on this for photographs. What a wonderful idea.
I adore this very strong-designed chair. Our customer selected genuine leather to replace the original leather and I think it was a good choice. We only use high-quality leather hides and it shows really well on this chair. It will last for another 100 years I am quite certain.
