Bespoke Upholstered Furniture Manufacturer

General Information

Who Are We and What Do We Offer?

We are Sofamaker a trading name of sofamakercouk ltd. We are a bespoke upholstered furniture manufacturer specialising in unique, fully customisable pieces for both residential (B2C) and commercial (B2B) customers. Our furniture is crafted to order using designer upholstery fabrics from leading brands such as Cristina Marrone, Sanderson Design Group, Linwood Fabrics, and Moon & Co, Romo.com, Linwood Fabrics combined with robust ash and beech wood frames, constructed via traditional joinery methods. We offer exceptional flexibility in design, materials, and finishes to meet your precise needs-whether you’re seeking to furnish a private home, hotel, restaurant, office, or healthcare environment1.

Our production ethos combines time-honoured craftsmanship with commercial-grade materials, ensuring that each piece not only embodies your preferred aesthetic but also stands up to the rigours of daily use in even the most demanding settings. This commitment makes our furniture suitable for a wide variety of applications, including luxury lounges, busy hospitality venues, office breakout zones, and high-traffic public spaces2.

What Types of Furniture Do You Produce?

We design and manufacture a broad range of upholstered furniture, including:

  • Sofas and Corner Suites
  • Armchairs, Accent Chairs, and Lounge Chairs,
  • Banquette and Booth Seating
  • Dining and Bar Stools
  • Ottomans and Footstools

All items are made to order, allowing for complete alteration of dimensions, design, comfort preferences, and material composition to fit each project specification.

The versatility of our offering is enhanced by our ability to collaborate directly with customers, architects, interior designers, procurement teams, and facilities managers to develop unique concepts or adapt proven designs for contract work.

Who Are Your Typical Customers?

Our furniture is suited to both:

  • B2C (Business-to-Consumer) Customers: Homeowners, apartment renters, and private clients looking for statement pieces or bespoke solutions for their living rooms, dining areas, bedrooms, and home offices.
  • B2B (Business-to-Business) Clients: Interior designers, architects, hoteliers, restaurateurs, office managers, developers, educational establishments, healthcare providers, and other specifiers or trade professionals.

Each audience often has distinct requirements-B2C clients typically desire a personalised service with aesthetic flexibility, while B2B clients require compliance with commercial standards (e.g., fire safety, durability), volume ordering, reliable lead times, and robust aftersales support3.

What Sets Your Furniture Apart?

Key strengths include:

  • Total customisation: No size, shape, or detail is set in stone; almost every element is adjustable.
  • Top-tier materials: Use of luxury designer fabrics and finishes (see Customisation Options below).
  • Traditional craftsmanship: Superior woodworking using ash and beech woods, with robust doweling, gluing, and screwing for long-lasting structural integrity.
  • Commercial-grade specification: Materials and fillings are selected for both home and heavy-duty contract environments, exceeding standard domestic requirements when needed.
  • Turnkey service: Consultation, sampling, delivery, and aftercare-tailored to each client.
  • Sustainability focus: Where possible, we offer fabrics with recycled content, FSC-certified timber options, and environmentally responsible foams.

Customisation

How Can I Customise My Furniture?

Every piece is made to order and can be tailored across multiple factors, including:

  1. Size
    1. Dimensions (height, width, depth, seat height, back angle)
    1. Single, two-, three-, four-seater formats, modular configurations, L/ U/ C-shapes, or custom shapes for awkward spaces
  2. Frame Material
    1. Ash Wood: Ash is noted for its resilience to everyday knocks and suitability for intricate shaping4.
    1. Beech Wood: Beech is most valued for its exceptional strength, stability, and versatility in both stained.
  3. Joinery Techniques
    1. Frames are constructed using traditional doweling, gluing, and screwing methods, techniques renowned for maximizing furniture durability and longevity. These methods, coupled with mortise-and-tenon and mitre joints as appropriate, ensure high structural integrity and are preferred over modern mechanical fasteners for restoration, repair, and heritage authenticity6.
  4. Fabric Selection
    1. Choose from an extensive portfolio:
      1. Cristina Marrone: Rich chenille, velvets, faux leathers, Teflon-treated and easy-care weaves, high-rub-count contract options, bleach-cleanable and MRSA-resistant faux leathers, outdoor/indoor collections.
      1. Sanderson Design Group: Renowned for classic and contemporary English florals, stripes, and plains, made to exacting standards and offering a distinct British heritage look.
      1. Linwood Fabrics: Woolen textiles, linen blends, stain- and water-resistant velvets, sustainable and recycled ranges for contract applications. Emphasis on bold design and robust performance.
      1. Moon & Co: 100% British wool fabrics, tweeds, tartans, herringbones, and classic plains, with a wide palette of colours and patterns for both traditional and contemporary settings.
    1. Custom material consultations and sampling are provided.
  5. Filling and Comfort
    1. Select from foam densities, layered fibre wraps, feather/down blends, or specialised contract-grade fillings for support and recovery. flame-retardant requirements as standard.
  6. Finish and Detailing
    1. Choices of leg/foot style, wood stains, painted finishes, visible or hidden legs, cushion piping, buttoning, close studding trim, stitching details, contrast fabrics, piping, and more.

Customisation Example Table

FeatureDetails / Options
Frame WoodAsh or Beech – both solid hardwoods, with a choice of finishes
JoineryDoweling, gluing, screwing (plus mortise-and-tenon, mitre as needed)
  
Fabric BrandsCristina Marrone, Sanderson Design Group, Linwood, Moon & Co
FillingHigh-resilience commercial-grade foams, fibres, feather/down, hypoallergenic, contract
SizesCustom dimensions, modular shapes, bespoke layouts
DetailingPiping, deep buttoning, Close studding trim, contrast panels
UpholsteryTufted, quilted, smooth, tailored, semi-loose or fixed covers
FinishesMultiple stains, polishes, lacquers, paint colours

Every item on this table can be mixed and matched for a unique result. For more in-depth guidance on fabric and comfort selection, or to match an existing decor, our advisors are available to help.

What Are the Benefits of Using Designer Fabrics Like Cristina Marrone, Sanderson, Linwood, and Moon & Co?

Cristina Marrone Fabrics

  • Special Features:
    • Extensive palette of chenilles, velvets, crushed velvets, faux leathers, natural-look plains, and herringbone jacquards
    • Commercial/contract-grade options: High rub resistance (some up to 750,000 rubs for faux leathers), making them ideal for hospitality or healthcare use
    • Some collections treated for Crib 5 fire resistance (e.g., Green FR Plus)
    • “Toro” faux leather range: bleach-cleanable, scratch-resistant, MRSA-resistant, suitable for clinics and commercial environments
    • Many collections are machine-washable or treated for stain resistance and easy care
    • Contemporary, transitional, and classical design choices: prints inspired by Old Masters, textured weaves, geometric jacquards etc.
  • Usage: From luxurious home sofas to commercial banquettes in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships and hospitals10.

Sanderson Design Group

  • Special Features:
    • Celebrated for iconic English florals, botanical prints, and timeless stripes
    • Meticulous attention to colour harmonies and pattern repeats
    • Suitable for both domestic and contract upholstery, with select lines offering heightened performance for high-traffic or hospitality settings
    • Many fabrics are designed to coordinate with wallpapers and home accessories8.
  • Usage: Enhances both residential and luxury commercial interiors with its signature British style.

Linwood Fabrics

  • Special Features:
    • Pioneers in luxury wool, linen, and velvet upholstery fabrics
    • Durability: Options with Martindale ratings up to 100,000 rubs for severe contract use; specific lines are stain-resistant and machine-washable
    • Sustainability: Recycled content ranges available
    • Wool: Offers natural stain resistance, flame retardancy, and ‘slow design’ longevity
    • Fabrics suitable for pubs, hotels, offices, and healthcare; available with special eco-friendly treatments
    • Professional guidance offered for pairing fabrics and addressing technical needs11.
  • Usage: Ideal for both stylish home furniture and heavy-use commercial environments.

Moon & Co

  • Special Features:
    • 100% wool, British-made, with a celebrated heritage
    • Broad range of timeless patterns-tartans, checks, plaids, herringbones, and contemporary designs in vibrant and traditional palettes
    • Known for strength, resilience, warmth, and breathability
    • Highly regarded in both retail and premium contract projects, including prestigious commissions (e.g., 10 Downing Street)
  • Usage: Suits classic, contemporary, or eclectic interiors seeking textural interest and natural fibre performance2.

Can I Supply My Own Fabric?

Yes, we are happy to upholster with customer-supplied “COM” (Customer’s Own Material), provided the chosen fabric passes relevant fire retardancy and wear tests for the intended use (domestic or contract).

What Fire Retardant and Health & Safety Standards Do Your Products Meet?

  • Domestic and contract-grade furniture: CRIB 5 British Standard fire retardancy (BS5852) available upon request
  • MRSA-resistant, waterproof, and bleach-cleanable fabrics can be supplied-ideal for healthcare, care homes, and high-hygiene environments.
  • Upon request, we provide certificates of compliance and guidance on meeting your project’s regulatory requirements (e.g., hotels, offices, hospitals).

Delivery, Lead Times, and Packaging

What Are Your Typical Lead Times?

Bespoke and custom projects require careful planning and execution. Standard lead times for made-to-order upholstered furniture typically range from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on several factors including: