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
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
We are often asked about the areas we cover for furniture collection. In general, we provide a national service, but our collections are primarily in Darlington, North Yorkshire, and up to Newcastle. However, we have also had customers ship furniture to us from Portugal, Ireland, and France, so location isn’t a problem as long as you can get the furniture to us. We offer free, expert advice on reupholstery and restoration jobs, and we can guide you on how to ship your furniture to us. It’s simpler than you might think. Feel free to contact Jo Griffiths at BJ Upholstery to discuss your requirements.
A reupholstered stunning antique occasional Linwood chair. Crafted from walnut wood and reupholstered with Linwood fabric, our customer opted for a Linwood-printed Hi-Ho Silver velvet.
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know we have a fondness for footstools. This particular footstool, likely dating back to the 1960s, was discovered by one of our customers and sent to us for refurbishment and reupholstery following specific design styling including a neatly spaced button top. We also cleaned and polished its light-coloured wooden legs.
A button-back wing chair, with a flat bottom, that we reupholstered for a client according to her design specifications and using her provided fabric. It’s a delightful and interesting chair that suits both contemporary and traditional homes.
This video showcases our exquisite bespoke modular sectional sofa set, meticulously crafted to tailor-fit any space. Seating Configurations: Our versatile design offers configurations including a loveseat, chaise, three-seater sofa, and the flexibility to configure any number of seats into a corner sofa or an L-shape. Each section ingeniously incorporates a storage box, minimising wasted space. Additionally, you can personalise your design with any configuration and our optional slot-in arm feature. Ideal for apartments, offices, living rooms, and bedrooms seeking both style and space optimisation, our sectional sofa set offers unparalleled versatility. Available in a wide range of fabrics, with optional integrated lighting and numerous customisation options, it seamlessly integrates into any interior aesthetic. Thanks to its modular design, delivery to any location is easy, allowing a better seating option in larger spaces and the trickiest spaces.
We are pleased to offer a complimentary consultation and personalised advice to help you create your ideal modular sofa set. To schedule a telephone appointment, please reach out to Jo Griffiths.
Originally upholstered in a wool fabric we reupholstered this stylish chair for our customer in a high-grade leather. This leather wing chair looks stunning.
Reupholstered leather dining chairs a grade A quality leather for our delighted customers in Darlington. The feel and smell of this leather is delightful.
Timeless British Charm: The Curved Buttoned Back Wing Chair
Admiring the style of this buttoned beauty! Our customer chose to keep the original leather on the back and swap the seat, platform, and arms with a classy plaid fabric. It’s a stunning upgrade that looks perfect in its new home.
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.
We’ve noticed we haven’t shared many before-and-after photographs lately. Initially, we believed customers preferred seeing the finished product rather than the work in progress or the product on the bench. However, we’d like to showcase an example of our traditional craftsmanship. On the left, you can see the chaise lounge in progress, undergoing preparation for reupholstery; Hand-tied coil springs supported by the jute webbing underneath. Additionally, on the back, you can see the preparation for insulating the hand-pressed, hand-tied buttons. While on the right, you can admire the finished article.
An adorable two-seater sofa and a matching pair of chairs we recently reupholstered in a stunning Wemyss Fabris! The classic colours and high-quality fabric make this set a perfect addition to any living space. Not only does it add a touch of elegance, but it also provides comfortable seating that will last a lifetime.
Wemyss Fabrics Wemyss is dedicated to producing high-quality fabrics with a wide selection of beautiful textures, patterns, and colours. Most fabrics are 75% natural fibres to ensure a lovely handle. They provide a quality, stocked service for interior designers and retailers. Wemyss From £35.00 to £75.00
We transformed a leather chair and sofa by adding a coordinating fabric seat cushion and a scatter cushion. The difference is truly remarkable! Our skilled craftsmen can breathe new life into your furniture too. Don’t settle for outdated or worn-out pieces, let us give them a fresh and stylish look. Contact us with your ideas. For more Before and After photos follow this link.
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!
Reupholstered for our customer in Darlington. Just delivered a Linwood stripped chair to our customer in Darlington and it looks like a whole new piece! The transformation is incredible. We take pride in our craftsmanship and attention to detail, and this chair is a true testament to that.
Check out these stunning chairs that we recently altered and reupholstered for a customer! Our customer wanted a firmer seat and a different arm style, and we were more than happy to make those changes. The result? Absolute perfection!
Reupholstered Parker Knoll Style Chairs.
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