Bishops Upholstery

Bishop's Upholstery was established in 1961 by Bernie Bishop and has been renowned for producing the highest quality upholstery and soft furnishings throughout Wiltshire and beyond. With over 60 years of experience, Tim and Theresa Sumbler took over the business in 1993 and pride themselves on the bespoke service they deliver and their exacting attention to detail.

Our Expertise

Tim and Theresa work in partnership, where they bring together their skills and expertise in all aspects of sewing, woodwork, traditional and modern upholstery. Theresa has over 35 years of experience in the soft furnishing industry and can undertake almost any sewing requirements to the highest standards. Theresa enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for fabrics and curtain design, spending time in consultation with the client to ensure their desired vision can be achieved. Tim's background in woodwork and passion for antique furniture provided him with the requisite skills to enter into upholstery. Tim learnt under the careful tuition of Mr Bishop prior to taking over the business in 1993, and his work in restoring furniture has led to the excellent reputation and loyal client base Bishop's Upholstery has achieved over the years.

Our Services

At Bishop's Upholstery, we offer a wide range of services to cater to your upholstery and soft furnishing needs. Our services include traditional and modern upholstery, curtains and Roman blinds, boat, bike, and campervan upholstery, and loose covers. We have extensive knowledge of all aspects of upholstery, in particular the restoration and rebuilding of antique chairs and settees. Likewise, we apply the same skill and attention to any modern reupholstery project. We are also able to recover headboards and pelmet boards and undertake traditional cane seating.

We understand that our clients are passionate about their leisure activities, and we frequently work in leather and vinyl to produce a durable product that will last for years to come. We can discuss your requirements and advise on the best materials and methods to use. Our loose covers are tailor-made in our workshop to achieve the perfect fit on your furniture. They are a versatile option to bring a fresh look to your settee or chairs. All of our removable covers are overlocked to reduce the risk of fraying when washing or dry cleaning.