Loose Covers

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.

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Tropical Tub Chair

We’ve just finished reupholstering this beautiful chair for one of our repeat customers. It’s not easy to date, but our guess would be around the 1920s. The chair is solid and weighty, fitted with Shepherd casters—a sign of quality furniture from its time.

The style could be described as a tub chair, with a graceful arched back. It doesn’t have buttoning in the backrest now, though it may have originally been designed with a button back.

Our customer supplied the fabric, and we have to say—it’s a bold and brilliant choice! The material feels like a heavy cotton blend with a loose weave, finished in a stunning printed design we’ve never come across before. It’s unique, striking, and works beautifully on this classic piece.

Parker Knoll Reupholstery & Restoration

Parker Knoll has been a trusted name in British furniture since 1869, renowned for its craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless designs. Over the years, their pieces have become iconic in homes across the UK, combining classic style with lasting quality.

At BJ Upholstery, we are Parker Knoll specialists. With years of hands-on experience, we restore, repair, and reupholster Parker Knoll furniture to the highest standards. Whether it’s bringing a vintage armchair back to life or refreshing a much-loved sofa, we take care to preserve the character of each piece while ensuring it’s ready for many more years of use.

National Service Reupholstery Experts. High-Quality Reupholstery. We restore and reupholster quality, important, historic, antique, and retro soft furnishings – for when it needs to be perfect –

Classic Furniture

Quality Reupholstery with Timeless Style

Some of our work examples, a beautifully reupholstered Victorian sofa, a 40-year-old reproduction sofa reupholstered and a classic Victorian-style pub seating.

National Service Reupholstery Experts. High-Quality Reupholstery. We restore and reupholster quality, important, historic, antique, and retro soft furnishings – for when it needs to be perfect –

Whether it’s an antique original or a beloved vintage reproduction, we restore with care and attention to detail, ensuring your furniture looks stunning and lasts for years to come.

Three Matching Chairs

A pair of fireside chairs now perfectly matched with a button-back rocking chair. Beautifully restored using Wemyss Fabrics

Fabric Choices

Saddle Sofa

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.

Taupe Chair

National Service | Reupholstery Showcase

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.

Reupholstered Footstool

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.”

Footstool reupholstered from leather to soft velvet fabric.

Reupholstery Progress on This Beautiful Chair!

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.

A wingback chair before being restored and reupholstered.

Flyover of Completed Work

Take a look at our craftsmanship at BJ Upholstery with this short flyover video! A piano stool and an occasional chair, both reupholstered in matching quality fabric, with one piece finished with a contrasting braid.

Every detail is carefully considered to deliver a flawless finish. Whether it’s a classic restoration or a modern refresh, we take pride in transforming furniture with precision and care.

We offer a nationwide service, allowing customers to ship their items to us after receiving a detailed quote. Once the work is complete, we photograph the finished piece and prepare it for collection.

With 30 years of experience, BJ Upholstery is a trusted family business, providing expert craftsmanship to customers across the UK. No matter where you are, you can enjoy the quality and care we bring to every project!

Durham Chair

Durham Chair – Ready for Delivery

This beautifully restored curved-back armchair is truly one of a kind. Featuring an elegant and unique design, its origins are unknown, adding an intriguing touch of mystery to its history. The chair has been expertly upholstered in a stunning Linwood fabric, chosen to complement its timeless appeal.

This chair is now ready for delivery. A perfect blend of character and style, it’s sure to be a statement piece in any home or office.

Footstool

At BJ Upholstery, we specialise in breathing new life into your furniture. Whether you’re looking to restore, reupholster, redesign, or create a brand-new footstool from scratch, we have done it.

From any size to any shape and any design, our bespoke craftsmanship ensures you get a footstool that perfectly matches your style and needs.

Browse our collection of past footstool projects for inspiration, some we made and some we reupholstered. Whether you have a favourite piece in need of reupholstery or an idea for something completely unique, we’re here to help.

Located in Darlington, we proudly serve customers across the UK, offering top-quality upholstery and reupholstery services with expert attention to detail.

Reach out today and let’s talk footstools!

Antique Restoration

We specialise in reupholstering antique furniture, including Georgian, Edwardian, and Victorian pieces. This mid-Victorian daybed, crafted by Gillows of Lancaster, has been meticulously restored with custom-made cushions, new Berger, updated armrests, a new platform, a back roll, and bespoke cushions tailored to fit perfectly.

Gillows of Lancaster and London (also known as Gillow & Co.) was a renowned English furniture-making firm founded in Lancaster around 1730 by Robert Gillow.

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We specialise in reupholstering antique furniture, including Georgian, Edwardian, and Victorian pieces.

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Bespoke Footstool

Introducing a beautiful bespoke heart-shaped footstool, crafted with a Union Jack design on top. This isn’t just a printed pattern—each color and section of the Union Jack has been carefully cut and stitched to perfection, as requested by our customer. We offer custom-made footstools in any size, shape, color, or fabric.

Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or something unique for your space, Jo Griffiths is ready to discuss your vision, while Joe Wood and Barry will design and handcraft your ideal footstool. We offer a nationwide service and can deliver anywhere in the UK, as well as internationally. Reach out to us today to start designing your dream footstool.

Parker Knoll

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.

Bespoke Sofa

Bespoke Made-to-Order Sofas

At BJ Upholstery we specialise in creating bespoke, made-to-order sofas that are tailored to your unique style and needs. Read more about our service.

Customised Design

Personal Consultation: We start with a one-on-one consultation to understand your preferences, space requirements, and design inspirations.
Exclusive Fabrics & Materials: Choose from a wide range of high-quality fabrics, leathers, and materials to create a sofa that complements your home decor.
Unique Styles: From classic to contemporary, we design sofas in various styles to suit your taste. We can create a sofa from a sketch or copy an existing piece.

Craftsmanship

Handcrafted Excellence: Each sofa is meticulously handcrafted by our skilled artisans, ensuring exceptional quality and durability.
Attention to Detail: We pay attention to every detail, from the stitching to the finish, to ensure your sofa is perfect. Some sofas can come with storage under the platform.

Comfort & Functionality

Custom Dimensions: Whether you need a compact sofa for a cozy corner or a spacious sectional for your living room, we tailor the dimensions to fit your space.
Ergonomic Design: Our sofas are designed with comfort in mind, providing optimal support and relaxation.
Functional Features: Incorporate features like storage compartments or modular designs to enhance functionality.

Quality Assurance

Premium Materials: We use only the finest materials to ensure longevity and comfort. From frame to padding to fabrics, all are a high quality to last a long time.
Rigorous Testing: Each sofa undergoes rigorous testing to meet our high standards of quality and durability.

Seamless Process

Design to Delivery: From initial design to final delivery, we manage the entire process, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Installation Services: We will deliver and install your sofa, ensuring it fits perfectly in your space.

Customer Satisfaction

Personalised Service: We pride ourselves on providing personalised service and building lasting relationships with our clients.
Satisfaction Guarantee: We stand by our products and offer the total satisfaction guarantee to ensure you are delighted with your purchase.

Bespoke bench for a breakfast room - detail

Transform your living space with a bespoke made-to-order sofa from BJU Darlington. Contact us today to start designing your dream sofa!

Cintique Chairs Restored Including Wood Frame

Cintique Restoration Specialists

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.

Parker Knoll

A beautifully restored pair of exposed wood Parker Knoll fireside or occasional chairs. We meticulously stripped and waxed the frames, bringing out the natural grain and lustre of the wood. The chairs have been expertly reupholstered, blending timeless elegance with modern comfort.

A pair of Parker Knoll exposed wood chairs. We wood-stripped and waxed the frame and Reupholstered.

Parker Knoll Chairs before

We tend not to publish the “before” images often as they can make our website pages look a bit drab. However, I think this pair of Parker Knoll chairs made in 1950 justifies showing you what we can produce. Consider how much service this pair of chairs has given over the last 74 years. After our restoration, you can see how great they look, how sturdy they feel, and how comfortable they are. This usable pair of chairs are a design icon and from an environmental standpoint It’s the perfect way to furnish your home, and from a design standpoint, why wouldn’t you want something beautiful, interesting, and unique in your home?

Ercol

A customer purchased this Ercol two-seater sofa from an online auction and sent it to us for restoration. We reupholstered it and added new cushions as requested. To give it a more contemporary look, we made the cushion depth deeper. All the foam was renewed and wrapped in Dacron to create a soft yet firm seating experience. We have transformed this iconic two-seater sofa into a modern, functional piece that looks like a work of art.

We love Ercol Furniture yeah!

For when it needs to be perfect