Made by hand. Loved for years.Gateshead, North East England · Since 1977
Upholstery being made by hand in the D&P workshop
Inside the D&P workshop
A new chapter for the furniture you love

Furniture
with a past.
And a future.

Some things deserve to stay. We restore, reimagine and handcraft furniture that feels like you. Ready for a whole new lifetime of living.

Traditional skills. A fresh perspective.
Handmade in the North East since 1977.
D&P Upholstery — the full film
1977A craft built
over generations
Home & Garden
Award winners, 2024 & 2025
Made in Gateshead.
Projects across the UK.
Keep the character.
Give it a new life.

01 / The things we do

Some pieces are
too good to let go.

The chair you always choose. The sofa at the heart of your home. The idea you haven’t quite found in a showroom. Explore bespoke furniture.

Find out what’s possible

A little repair can make a big difference.Cushion replacements, fillings, frames and those finishing touches.

Cushions & repairs
Upholstery fabric being cut carefully by hand
Measured. Cut. Made by hand.
The upholstery tools used in our Gateshead workshop
GATESHEAD1977HANDS ON. ALWAYS.

A closer look at the craft

Cut by hand.
Finished
with feeling.

When every piece is different, the details matter. Meet the hands, tools and care behind the finish.

A familiar shape. A fresh beginning.

Same soul.
New possibilities.

A real piece from our workshop. Slide between the before and after to see what changed.

Explore the transformations
Carved-frame sofa before re-upholsteryThe same carved-frame sofa after re-upholsteryBeforeAfter
D&P Upholstery team, left to right: Scott, Steve, Angela, Jeff, Kim, Ken and Ryan
Our team, left to rightScott Steve Angela Jeff Kim Ken Ryan

Real people. Remarkable hands.

Made with care.
Here in Gateshead.

Since 1977, we’ve been helping people keep the furniture they love and create pieces that feel entirely their own.

Step inside our workshop, meet the team and see the details that make the difference.

Meet the makers

A few kind words

Absolutely delighted with our reupholstered chair. Superb workmanship and lovely people.

Recognised for our craft

LUXlife Home and Garden Awards 2024 — Best Luxury Furniture Reupholstery Company, North East EnglandLUXlife Home and Garden Awards 2025 winner — D&P Upholstery

Home & Garden Awards
2024 & 2025

Let’s make something of it

What could your piece become?

A few photographs are a good place to start.

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Less throwaway.More forever.

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Inside the workshop
D&P craftsmanship

The details make the difference.

Behind the craft