The Bespoke Chair Company

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The Bespoke Chair Company is a Surrey/Hampshire based business set up in 2012 by Patricia Alban who, along with highly skilled British based frame-makers,  creates bespoke upholstered pieces for the discerning client. The emphasis is on quality natural materials and skilled techniques.

Patricia's career spans over twelve years. She trained at an advanced level at the London Guildhall University (previously the  London College of Furniture) under master Upholsterers  Alan Kirk (formerly upholsterer at the Oad Street Craft Centre, Kent), Malcolm Hopkins (author ofUpholstery: the Complete Guide) and Alex Law (author ofQuick and Easy Upholstery:15 projects) . She has won national upholstery awards including the prestigious President's Award for best piece overall in all craft categories  presented by The Worshipful Company of Upholders and The Association of Master Upholsterers in 2005.

Her career is diverse, including a spell at Bruce Upholsteryof SW London, whose clients include Knoll, Liberty andChelsea Harbour.  In 2006, she set up Alban Upholstery; the business enjoyed bespoke upholstery commissions along with varied re-upholstery projects from Victorian iron-back Crinoline chairs to iconic modernist pieces such as Ernest Race Heron Chairs.

As well as undertaking commissions for private clients, The Bespoke Chair Company works  for interior designers and designs for a large Hamsphire retailer.  The Bespoke Chair Company is a full member of the Association of Master Upholsterers.

Company awards
  • Guild of Upholders Award 2005
  • , Association of Master Upholsterers' President's Award 2005
Address
GU27 1AA Haslemere
United Kingdom
+44-1428604675 www.thebespokechaircompany.co.uk