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Welcome
Heritage Upholstery is a friendly, family run business with over 25 years of experience in traditional and modern upholstery.


We offer a professional service with top quality craftmanship on all types of furniture.


Estimates and consultations are provided free of charge, and without obligation.


Please visit our gallery for examples of our work.
pink buttoned chair
Member of the Association of Master Upholsterers
quality upholstery every time
bullet Reupholstery/Recovery
Revitalise an existing piece of furniture - from three piece suites, antique chairs,recliners, dining chairs, sofa beds and more. Our craftsmen will carefully reconstruct the upholstery using traditional methods and techniques, bringing that much loved piece of furniture back to life.
bullet Headboards
Give a bedroom that certain "Je ne sais quoi" with a bespoke headboard which can be crafted to any shape or size in many various styles depending on customer's requirements.
bullet Commissioned Pieces
We can make furniture to your own specifications using traditional or modern fillings & techniques. This is especially useful for smaller or awkward shaped rooms.
bullet "Peace of Mind"
All our services come with piece of mind as we are members of the Association of Master Upholsterers. Our work is guaranteed to the highest standard as is our customer service.
bullet Advice
We can advise and support all our customers when deciding on the best option for reviving a piece of furniture. From a selection of quality fabrics, modern or traditional methods through to the finishing touches.




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testimonials

Real comments from real people - Thank you!

"Your courtesy, professional & friendly attitude was very good, your workmanship was excellent"
Mr & Mrs Bell
"Thrilled to bits with my chair, lovely telephone manner & service 10/10"
Mrs Ong
"Delighted with service, price & quality. Thank you"
Mr P Wood
"Thank you very much for the lovely job done. I am very pleased with the outcome. The idea of your portfolio is excellent, nice to be able to see the fabrics made up"
Mrs Milan
"I Liked your 'can do' attitude & good communication. Pleased with the results of the re-upholstery, just as discussed"
Mr Burgess
"I am absolutely delighted with my three piece suite. You kept your word on all three visits - placing the order, collecting my furniture & then returning it back to me, on the days you said & the times you said. May I thank you again for your special care in removing & returning the furniture. I wouldn't hesitate to use your services again"
Mrs Gibbons
"Thank you very much for bringing to life my old Victorian chairs. They look amazing. I'm off to the auctions to see if I can find a settee"
Mrs Doyle
"Service & quality very high, would recommend you to friends & family with no hesitation"
Mr & Mrs Luff
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history 100 years old and still recycling!!
Heritage Upholstery was established by Matthew & Alison in 2004. Matt – a member of the Association of Master Upholsterers has worked in the trade since leaving school. Heritage specialises in all aspects of traditional & modern upholstery, supplying a range of services to clients all over the south east.

A former colleague of Matt’s who also works in the trade approached him to ask if he would be interested in a very old machine used for the carding

of horsehair. As Heritage Upholstery are keen to recycle materials of the trade where possible (and the machine is a perfect assistant in the carding of horsehair) Matt eagerly bought it.

The carding machine itself was made by "Saunders Sanitary Bedding Mill" in Bournemouth. Matt & Alison were intrigued to find out all they could about the history of this antique contraption & discovered that it is no longer made in Bournemouth. Apparently the manufacturing of the machine ceased in the 1930’s & never started again after that.
 
Matt with the carding machine

"We have tried looking for further information but to no avail, we even drew a blank at Horsham museum. As far as we know the machine is likely dated from 1900 – 1930’s but not later".

The Saunders Sanitary bedding mill works in this way:
The old, dusty, compressed horsehair from the traditional furniture interiors is fed into the top of the machine where it is cleansed & teased into clean re–usable plumped up horsehair, thus removing the expense of purchasing new hair & therefore benefiting the environment as well as the customer’s pockets.

So you see, even before the war upholsterers were at the forefront of recycling!

exclusive A range of specialist pieces for our discerning customers.
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contact us
Would you like a quotation?  Have a question or need advice?
Contact us on:
Office Telephone: 01403 259802
Mobile Telephone: 07500 288631
If the office is unattended please leave a message, we will return your call.


Or, feel free to visit us at our workshop:

Unit 17a
Church Lane Estate
Church Lane
Plummers Plain
West Sussex
RH13 6LU
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