Have you ever wondered what goes into making the perfect sofa? Would you like an exclusive insight into how we manufacture our handcrafted sofas and chairs?
If so, we’d like to invite you to see for yourself how our furniture is made. As part of our exclusive workshop tour, you’ll see our skilled upholsterers, seamstresses and cutters hand-making the sofas we’re famous for, using traditional techniques and the highest quality materials.
Our free 30 minute tours are held Monday to Thursday, 10am until 4:30pm. They offer a unique opportunity to understand exactly how your own sofa would be made, Needless to say, our tours are popular and places are limited – please book by calling our showroom on 01204 368413 or via email if you can’t make the trip our workshop video is the next best thing. We hope you enjoy it
Timeless Chesterfields is indebted to the craftsmen and women that ply their trade within our workshop. It is fair to say they are true masters of their art and the company and Timeless Chesterfields would simply not be the same without the pride and dedication they embody.
The incessant quality of craftsmanship they produce on a daily basis is literally staggering as is their relentless strive for perfection. These gifted men and women are the true stars behind Timeless Chesterfields and the main reason we create such inspirational furniture.
Want to know more about our expert craftsmen and women? Take a peek and see who does what…
The cutting team is headed up by Eddie, a man that likes to get straight to the point - of his sharp and trusty scissors. Every single piece of material is checked for imperfections, before the team prepare the patterns, measure, mark-up and individually hand cut each piece of leather.
With Head seamstress Janet at the helm, these are the ladies that bring it all together and hold everything in. From thread to needle to leather or fabric, sewing is a physical skill as well as an art-form that demands care and patience. With 64 years of collective experience; their sharp beady eyes constantly check for detail to ensure the hallmark of beautiful, skilled needlework sits proudly on all our furniture.
Andy and Paul are upholstery masters. Mainly responsible for that classic deep buttoned look clearly associated with the Chesterfield style, these men know how to get the tension just right, the buttons deep enough, and the comfort factor spot on. Years and years of experience; yes, nigh on 30 years each, means these guys have practically grown up right here in the workshop!
Whether it's hand antiquing, testing comfort or hand-tacking stud lines, these are the boys that finally make sure everything is exactly as it should be. Nothing gets past these experts until your Chesterfield is perfect in every way. Only when they're satisfied that everything is as it should be, will it leave their hands and our workshop, to journey to your home.