Traditional Upholstery
Traditional upholstery relies on handcrafted techniques, such as hand-tied springs, and intricate stitching through hessian pads, typically stuffed with natural materials like loose horsehair, coir fibre, cotton or wool felts.
Upholstery Services
Charles of Lloyd provide a comprehensive range of upholstery services. Whether you're looking to embrace the natural materials and techniques of traditional upholstery or renovate a contemporary item with modern upholstery techniques and materials, our services cater to your unique style and needs.
From traditional to modern, Charles of Lloyd provide a broad range of upholstery services.
Modern Upholstery
Furniture making post-1950 is defined by the use of foam as an integral filling. Designers embraced its versatility to craft a range of innovative shapes, giving rise to iconic pieces that summarise the aesthetics of modern and mid-century design.
Soft Furnishings
At Charles of Lloyd, we understand that comfort takes many forms. Our soft furnishings service extends beyond cushions, to encompass upholstered wall panels and room dividers.
Fixed & Banquette Seating
Charles of Lloyd enjoys crafting and upholstering bespoke banquette seating with a little extra. Seamlessly blending functionality with design, we enjoy the challenge of developing one-off pieces for designers and domestic clients alike.
Drop-ins & Dining chairs
Transform your dining or desk chairs effortlessly with our drop-in or full seat pad upholstery service. Choosing the perfect fabric and refreshing the interior can add an extra layer of comfort with little effort.
Box and Window Cushions
Indulge in comfort and style with our bespoke box cushion upholstery service. Carefully tailored, we can replace and update both covers and fillers. Our meticulous craftsmanship ensures a fit that's just right. With our showroom of fabrics, trimmings, the world is your oyster.
Headboards
Reupholstering or designing a new bespoke headboard are some of the services we offer. Customize the design to suit your preferences and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a beautiful and functional piece for your space!
Bespoke Foot Stools
Ever fancied commissioning your very own piece of furniture and being part of the design process? Put your feet up and let us do the work. We offer a variety of frame sizes, legs and finishes all to your own design specifications.
Fabric supply
We offer a range of on-trend fabrics from the world's most prestigious manufacturers. As part of any upholstery commission, we offer a free design consultation in our cozy showroom. This is a chance to explore our recommended ranges and troubleshoot their potential use for your project. There are many things to consider when applying fabric to a shape, all of which we can guide you through to help you make an informed decision.
Traditional craftsmanship blended with modern innovation
Charles of Lloyd upholstery services offer a world of possibilities when it comes to revitalising your furniture or creating entirely new items, such as upholstered bench seating or cushion covers. Whether you're looking to restore a family heirloom with our traditional upholstery service or refresh a contemporary piece with modern techniques, these services cater to your unique style and needs.