Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Upholstery & Furniture Services in Leeds
Established over 50 years ago, Jillings Baddeley specialises in crafting, supplying, and refurbishing high-quality contract, office, and domestic furniture. Our legacy began with H Jillings Upholsterers, founded by Harold Jillings, and has evolved through three generations of family expertise, including Mavis Baddeley and Linda Chaplow. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to serve diverse clients, from banks and hospitals to schools and private households.Our services include upholstery, leather repair, French polishing, and supplying new furniture, all underpinned by a commitment to reliability, quality, and value for money. Accredited by The Association of Master Upholsterers, we pride ourselves on maintaining industry standards while offering bespoke solutions tailored to individual needs.
Services
Contract Upholstery
Domestic Reupholstery
Leather Restoration
Office Furniture Supply
French Polishing
Spare Parts Supply
Antique Furniture Restoration
Bespoke Furniture Design
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Three generations of family expertise since 1951
- Specialise in bespoke contract and domestic upholstery
- Accredited by The Association of Master Upholsterers
- Offer free loan chair service and Friday-to-Monday repairs
- Proudly recycle and restore office furniture to reduce waste
Associations and certifications
- The Association of Master Upholsterers
Services
Contract Upholstery
We provide tailored contract upholstery solutions for businesses, including banks, hospitals, and schools. Our services include reupholstering chairs, banquettes, and custom-designed furniture to meet commercial requirements. Using high-quality materials, we ensure durability and aesthetic appeal, maintaining strict standards across all projects.
Domestic Reupholstery
Our domestic reupholstery service restores the beauty of household furniture, from sofas and armchairs to antique pieces. We offer bespoke fabric selection and handmade loose covers, preserving the integrity of original frames while updating aesthetics. This extends furniture lifespan sustainably.
Leather Restoration
Specialising in leather repair and polishing, we address cuts, stains, and wear using professional techniques. Our services include on-site repairs, colour matching, and protective treatments, revitalising leather furniture while retaining its natural patina and durability for residential and commercial clients.
Office Furniture Supply
We supply and restore office furniture, including ergonomic chairs, meeting tables, and modular units. Our services feature spare parts sourcing, loan chair availability, and rapid turnaround options. This supports cost-effective, sustainable workspace upgrades for businesses of all sizes.
French Polishing
Our skilled artisans perform traditional French polishing and wood restoration, enhancing the grain of tables, cabinets, and antiques. Services include staining, distressing, and protective coatings, preserving both aesthetic value and structural integrity for heritage and modern pieces.
People
Harold Jillings
Founder
Founded H Jillings Upholsterers in 1951, establishing a legacy of craftsmanship now continued by his daughter Mavis and granddaughter Linda, ensuring enduring quality and family values.
Mavis Baddeley
Owner
Joined the business in 1969, rebranding to Jillings Baddeley in 1975. With over 50 years of upholstery expertise, she leads the company's transition to third-generation leadership while maintaining traditional standards.
Linda Chaplow
Third-Generation Upholsterer
Representing the next generation, Linda combines inherited craftsmanship with modern techniques, ensuring continuity in bespoke furniture restoration and upholstery services for both contract and domestic clients.
Questions
What types of upholstery services do you offer?
We provide contract, domestic, and leather upholstery services, including reupholstery, bespoke design, and antique restoration for residential and commercial clients.
Can you repair damaged leather furniture?
Yes, we offer comprehensive leather repair, including cuts, stains, and wear, using colour-matching techniques and protective treatments to restore your furniture's appearance.
Do you supply spare parts for office chairs?
We stock a wide range of office chair components and offer a parts-only service, helping you repair chairs cost-effectively while reducing waste.
Are your polishing services available on-site?
Certain French polishing and wood restoration services can be performed on-site, minimising disruption while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards for your furniture.
How does your loan chair service work?
We provide free temporary replacement chairs during repairs, ensuring uninterrupted use of your workspace while we complete upholstery or restoration work.
Can you create bespoke furniture?
Yes, we specialise in made-to-measure furniture, including unique office seating and domestic pieces, tailored to your specifications using high-quality materials and traditional techniques.
