Our customers can be sure that we research every piece and revert to our extensive experience in order to give every piece the appropriate upholstery. Shapes and styles changed over time and vary according to country of origin. To re-upholster a piece of furniture according to its historical context will transform it and can increase/maintain its value.

We not only have extensive experience with English antiques but also with French and German furniture – these are always upholstered in traditionally French/German techniques and materials (which differ greatly from English methods)

We provide a wide range of upholstery services from re-covering to complete re-upholstery. Because we employ traditional methods which have stood the test of time we ensure your furniture will look great and provide you with many more years of joy.

Fabrics can be chosen from our extensive stock or from an alternative source. Whatever your choice, we will work closely with you to achieve the desired finish.

Estimates within 10 miles of our workshop are free and we offer a collection/delivery service. If you require Quotes/deliveries outside our catchment-area please call us to discuss your needs.

If you love antique furniture, you can learn how to upholster your own projects at LYONS. We offer courses in traditional upholstery for groups upto four or on a one-to-one basis. Prices start from £8.00/hour and times are flexible.

Our services include:

- Traditional Upholstery of all antique furniture

- Traditional Methods and Materials used

- Fabric Walling – cover your walls in luxurious fabrics

- English, French, German Furniture specialist

- Extensive range of fabrics for sale

- Soft furnishings

- Repairs

- Advise

- Teaching

We carry a wide range of upholstery fabrics you can choose from. Our brands include: Kobe, Jab, Carlucci, Chivasso, Isle Mill and more

We can supply any BRITISH TRIMMINGS and REGENCY TRIMMINGS braids, fringes and cords. Have a look through out catalogues.

Our leather/hide suppliers include Andrew Muirhead and Futura.

We are happy to advise you on any soft furnishings/upholstery issue. If we cannot do something ourselves we have a base of trusted businesses who can help.

These include: hand finished high quality curtain, drapes and blinds

Loose covers, interior design, leather restoration, tapestry cleaning, modern upholsterers, etc.

If your sofa or chair needs new cushion-pads we can help. Filling options include: hollowfibre, foam, duck, feather&down or even a traditional horse hair filled and stitched seat cushion. Please ask for a quote.

The structural repair of antique furniture and wooden decorative objects.

Treatment of woodworm and consolidation of woodworm damage.

Turning or carving of replacement parts e.g. broken legs, chair back spindles (see gallery), missing finials or handles.

Restoration of veneer, marquetry, Boulle marquetry, parquetry, inlay and cross banding etc.

Mouldings, cock-beading, pearl-beading etc and glazing bars replicated.

Replacement of glass from glazed cabinets, clock faces, barometers etc.

Servicing and repair of clocks.

Professional cleaning and the removal of stains and marks.

Stripping and refinishing.

We offer a large range of replacement brass parts in solid brass copied from original period pieces.

Traditional hand caning.

Laying of leather desk skivers in a choice of colours with a variety of decorative gold tooling options.

Laying of baise in a variety of colours

Please call if you have any questions. We may still be able to help even if a particular service is not mentioned above.