Is it worth reupholstering?

Often, for mass-produced furniture, it can be more cost-effective to buy new. However, for higher-end furniture, restoring and reupholstering is usually less expensive. Brands such as Sherborne, Duresta, Vale Bridgecraft, Parker Knoll, Ercol, Cintique, George Smith, and Wesley-Barrell typically cost more to replace with new versions. Additionally, almost any antique furniture is worth restoring and reupholstering. 

Mass-Produced Furniture: Consider that reupholstering a mass-produced piece of furniture can actually increase its value. We use only high-quality upholstery fabric, transforming a mass-produced item into a bespoke, high-end piece of furniture.

Our Understanding: We understand the conundrum, but many of our customers choose reupholstery despite wondering if it’s cheaper to buy new. They appreciate the fit, the style, and the environmental benefits of restoring furniture with British craftsmanship. The result is a bespoke, high-quality piece made just for you.

Quality and Longevity: In today’s international market, products can be cheap and easy to buy, often because they are made overseas with low-grade materials. These items are ‘made to a price’ and designed to not last long, encouraging repeated purchases. Our restored and reupholstered items, on the other hand, are built to last far longer than you might need them.

Bespoke Furniture: In addition, having a bespoke sofa or chair restored, renewed, and reupholstered to your specific specifications and style is worth far more in value terms than even a high-end off-the-shelf item. Bespoke furniture, crafted to your exact requirements, typically costs at least double what you would pay to have a chair professionally reupholstered by us.

I often tell our customers, ‘This will probably outlast you and me’ – and it will.