Sherborne Upholstery | Christies Furniture

Sherborne Upholstery is one of Britain's most respected manufacturers of recliners, sofas and chairs, combining 96 years of British furniture-making tradition with exceptional comfort, skilled craftsmanship and innovative reclining technology. From its factory in Clayton, Bradford, Sherborne fully produces an extensive collection ranging from manual and powered recliner chairs and sofas to electric riser recliners, traditional fireside chairs and comfortable fixed suites. With an exceptional choice of sizes, fabrics, genuine leathers and comfort options, Sherborne furniture can be tailored around both your home and the way you like to relax. Christies Furniture is proud to offer Sherborne Upholstery to customers looking for genuine British manufacturing, outstanding comfort and dependable quality. With flexible interest-free finance, guaranteed lowest prices and friendly, knowledgeable service, we make finding your perfect Sherborne chair or sofa simple.

Why Choose Sherborne Upholstery?

96 Years of British Manufacturing: Sherborne has 96 years of British furniture manufacturing tradition behind it, developing from a small Bradford family business into one of the UK's most successful upholstery manufacturers.

Made in Britain: Every Sherborne product is fully produced at the company's factory in Clayton, Bradford. Sherborne even manufactures its own furniture frames rather than simply assembling imported components.

5-Year Guarantee: All Sherborne products come with a five-year guarantee on their frames and, where applicable, recliner actions, electric motors and other electrical parts.

Specialist Recliner Comfort: Sherborne offers an exceptional selection of manual recliners, powered recliners and electric riser recliners, with advanced options including adjustable head support, lumbar adjustment and Cloud Comfort technology available on selected models.

Exceptional Choice: Choose from different chair sizes, fixed or reclining configurations, extensive fabric collections and genuine leather upholstery, making it easier to find furniture suited to your individual comfort requirements.

The Christies Showroom Experience

Choosing a new recliner or sofa is about much more than appearance. Seat height, seat depth, back support, chair size and reclining movement can completely change how comfortable furniture feels, which is why experiencing Sherborne Upholstery in person can make such a difference.

Try Before You Buy: Sit back, relax and compare different Sherborne chairs, sofas and recliners to discover which size, support and seating position feels right for you.

Experience Recliner Technology: Compare manual and powered recliners alongside electric riser recliner chairs and discover the different mechanisms and comfort adjustments available across selected Sherborne ranges.

Explore Fabrics & Leather: Browse Sherborne's extensive collection of soft-cover fabrics and genuine leathers to find an upholstery colour and texture that complements your home.

Explore the Sherborne Upholstery Collection

Sherborne offers one of the most comprehensive selections of British-made upholstered seating, ranging from traditional fireside chairs to sophisticated powered recliners and contemporary sofa collections.

1. Sherborne Recliner Chairs

Recliners are at the heart of the Sherborne collection, with an extensive selection of chairs designed around smooth movement, supportive comfort and individual choice.

Depending on the collection, Sherborne recliners are available with manual or powered operation, different chair sizes and a choice of fabric or genuine leather upholstery.

Key Features: Manual and powered reclining options, removable recliner backs, different sizes across selected ranges and extensive fabric and leather choices.

Best For: Customers looking for a dedicated relaxation chair with supportive comfort and a choice of reclining mechanisms.

2. Sherborne Recliner Sofas

Sherborne brings its specialist reclining technology to a comprehensive collection of two and three-seater sofas.

Available across popular collections, Sherborne reclining sofas combine supportive seating with smooth manual or powered mechanisms, allowing you to create a coordinated living-room suite without sacrificing reclining comfort.

Key Features: Two and three-seater options, manual or powered reclining on selected models, supportive sprung seating and fabric or leather upholstery.

Best For: Couples and families looking to combine the appearance of a coordinated sofa suite with individual reclining comfort.

3. Sherborne Electric Riser Recliners

Sherborne offers an extensive collection of electric riser recliner chairs designed to provide supportive relaxation together with powered assistance when sitting down or standing.

Depending on the model, customers can choose from Single-Motor, Dual-Motor and advanced Cloud Comfort mechanisms, while selected designs are available in multiple sizes ranging from Petite through to Royale.

Key Features: Powered rise and recline functionality, multiple motor options, different chair sizes and optional comfort adjustments across selected ranges.

Best For: Customers looking for a supportive reclining chair with additional powered assistance.

4. Sherborne Fireside & High Seat Chairs

For customers who prefer more traditional seating, Sherborne offers an extensive selection of fireside, wing and high-seat chairs.

These designs combine supportive upright seating with traditional British upholstery styling, making them particularly well suited to classic living rooms.

Key Features: Supportive high backs, traditional styling, high-seat options and fabric or leather choices across selected models.

Best For: Customers who prefer a more upright seating position or a traditional British armchair design.

5. Sherborne Fixed Sofas & Suites

Sherborne's expertise extends beyond reclining furniture to fixed two and three-seater sofas and coordinating chairs.

Available across a variety of collections, these designs provide the craftsmanship and supportive comfort associated with Sherborne in a conventional fixed sofa format.

Key Features: Fully sprung seating, coordinating chairs and sofas, extensive upholstery choices and traditional through to contemporary designs.

Best For: Customers looking for British-made upholstered furniture without requiring reclining functionality.

Sherborne Fixed vs Powered vs Riser Recliner

96 Years of British Furniture Manufacturing

The Sherborne story began 96 years ago in a small lock-up garage on Sherborne Road in Bradford.

From those modest beginnings, the company steadily expanded, becoming a limited company in 1953 before moving through increasingly larger premises as demand for its furniture grew.

Sherborne eventually established its main manufacturing facility in Clayton, Bradford, where the company has since added seven major factory extensions as the business developed into a significant British upholstery manufacturer.

For three generations, Sherborne remained under family ownership, allowing furniture-making knowledge, skills and craftsmanship to be developed and nurtured within the company.

In October 2024, Sherborne entered another chapter in its history by becoming a majority employee-owned business, helping provide continuity for the company and its workforce.

Today, Sherborne remains proudly committed to British furniture manufacturing, combining almost a century of experience with modern upholstery technology.

Made in Britain from Frame to Finished Furniture

Sherborne's commitment to British manufacturing goes considerably further than simply assembling furniture in the UK.

The company manufactures its own furniture frames, while every piece of Sherborne upholstery is fully produced at its factory in the North of England.

Traditional craftsmanship is combined with sophisticated modern manufacturing techniques to maintain consistent quality throughout production.

Sherborne frames are glued and screwed, while every fixed or reclining chair and settee features fully sprung seating designed to provide the appropriate balance of comfort and support.

High-quality REFLEX seat cushions are used throughout, and every piece of leather furniture is manufactured entirely from genuine full hides, with no split hides or vinyl used as substitutes.

Furniture is inspected throughout production before being carefully packaged for delivery to Sherborne's retail partners.

Advanced Sherborne Recliner Comfort

Sherborne's specialist knowledge of reclining furniture is one of the strongest reasons to consider the brand.

Manual recliners use smooth reclining mechanisms and, across many designs, can recline fully while positioned only around 10cm from the wall.

Powered recliners provide effortless adjustment through conveniently positioned controls, with rechargeable options available for customers who would prefer not to have a permanent cable running to the wall socket.

Selected powered models offer adjustable head support, allowing the headrest position to be changed independently for more personalised comfort.

Sherborne's electric riser recliners provide even greater choice, with Single-Motor and Dual-Motor mechanisms available alongside advanced Cloud Comfort options on selected models.

Optional lumbar adjustment is also available across Sherborne's riser recliner collection, allowing the amount of lower-back support to be increased or reduced according to individual preference.

This extensive range of adjustment makes Sherborne particularly well suited to customers who want their chair to fit them, rather than simply adapting themselves to their furniture.

Furniture Made to Suit You

Another major advantage of Sherborne Upholstery is the breadth of choice available.

Many of the company's most popular recliner ranges are offered in more than one chair size, helping customers choose dimensions that better suit their height, proportions and preferred seating position.

Selected electric riser recliner collections offer as many as four sizes, ranging from Petite through Small and Standard to Royale.

Upholstery choice is equally extensive, with a large selection of soft-cover fabrics and genuine leathers available across the Sherborne collection.

Popular ranges such as Keswick, Roma, Comfi-sit, Cartmel, Lynton and Malham demonstrate how the company combines different sizes, fixed seating, manual recliners, powered recliners and riser recliners to create coordinated furniture collections.

Whether you're looking for a traditional fireside chair, a comfortable everyday sofa or a sophisticated powered recliner, Sherborne provides an exceptional amount of choice.

Quality with a 5-Year Guarantee

Sherborne's approach to quality is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer's guarantee.

All Sherborne products include a five-year guarantee on their frames, while recliner actions, electric motors and other electrical components are also covered for five years where applicable, subject to the manufacturer's terms and correct use.

Sherborne's Electric Care Recliners are designed to meet British Standard BS 8474 requirements covering safety, strength, stability and durability.

The company also takes a considered approach to its materials and environmental responsibilities. Timber and wood products are sourced with PEFC or FSC certification, while its manufacturing operations incorporate solar panels, wood recycling, energy management and low-energy lighting.

Together, these measures provide additional reassurance that a Sherborne purchase combines traditional British upholstery craftsmanship with modern manufacturing standards.

Experience Sherborne Upholstery at Christies Furniture

As an independent furniture specialist established in 2010, Christies Furniture makes choosing your new Sherborne sofa, chair or recliner straightforward, affordable and enjoyable.

Visit Our Showrooms: Experience Sherborne furniture in person, compare different chair sizes and try manual, powered and riser recliner mechanisms. Our knowledgeable team can guide you through the different collections, fabrics, leathers and comfort options available.

Traditional, Personal Care: We pride ourselves on genuine, friendly customer service. Rather than simply selling you a chair or sofa, we'll take the time to understand how you like to sit, your preferred level of support and the features you're looking for to help you find the right Sherborne furniture.

Flexible Interest-Free Finance: Spread the cost of your new Sherborne sofa or chair with our flexible interest-free finance options.

Guaranteed Lowest Prices: Shop with confidence knowing you're getting exceptional value on your Sherborne furniture, backed by our Lowest Price Guarantee.

Professional Delivery: Our experienced delivery team can deliver your new Sherborne furniture directly to your home across Devon, Cornwall and nationally.

Discover Sherborne Upholstery sofas, chairs and recliners at Christies Furniture and experience 96 years of British furniture manufacturing, specialist recliner technology and exceptional comfort designed around you.