upholstery

the aldan loveseat & sofa

The Aldan brings together a hand-built solid wood frame with traditional upholstery, hand-finished by upholsterer Amy Wood using natural and recycled fillings and time-honoured techniques.

Made to order as a loveseat or sofa, dismantlable into five parts for easier delivery, with fabric, dimensions seat depth and design specifics all chosen by you.

Detail of a bespoke large armchair covered with orange linen on a polished concrete floor with a black and white striped and red velvet cushion in the back ground made by furniture workshop Trew and Bold
A bespoke solid oak sofa designed and made in a workshop near bristol with an exposed solid wood frame and upholstered traditionally in a natural green wool fabric. This sofa is and extra large bespoke length at 2.8m long

How to Choose

Bespoke upholstery comes down to two things working together, the frame and the finish. Solid hardwood, built to be repaired and re-covered, will outlast several rounds of fabric, where most upholstered furniture on the market is built on a softwood or composite frame designed to last only as long as the first cover does.

Oak has been the choice so far, but the frame can be built in a different British hardwood to suit your fabric or the room it's going into, worth thinking about both together rather than choosing one in isolation. If delivery access is a concern, a dismantlable design like this one can travel through a tighter doorway or up a staircase in five manageable sections.

Once the frame's decided, the finish is where you can really make it your own. Do you want a covered frame for a more traditional look, or an exposed frame where you can see the traditional hessian, some clients have even opted for a contrast fabric behind the frame. Do you prefer your fabric colour matched on the tacks, or a traditional steel upholstery tack? A clean seam on the arm, or a visible blanket stitch? All of these options we can talk through with you further to help you imagine a truly unique chair or sofa.

detailing of a bespoke sofa commission by trew and bold featuring an oak frame and covered with a green wool/linen mix fabric
detail of hand sculpted bespoke bronze hardware designed and made by Trew and Bold

Our Approach

Traditional upholstery techniques, springs, webbing, and natural or recycled fillings, are used throughout, for comfort that holds its shape over years of use rather than sagging within a couple. Every piece is finished by Amy Wood using time-honoured hand techniques, not a factory production line.

Close-up of a scroll arm hand finished with stitching in a contrast thread on green fabric with an oak sofa frame
detail of traditional upholstery tacks finishing the upholstery on a bespoke sofa with exposed frame

FAQs

Do you make sofas as well as loveseats?
Yes, The Aldan is made to order as either, with dimensions built to suit your space, from a compact loveseat up to a full sofa.

How long does a custom piece take to make?
Typically around 12 weeks from confirmation of your order, though this can vary depending on current workshop capacity. Get in touch to confirm our current lead times.

Can I choose fabric and dimensions myself?
Yes, fabric, dimensions and seat depth are discussed individually for every order, so the finished piece fits your room and your style, not a standard showroom size.

Explore The Aldan for the full made-to-order range, or The Aldan Loveseat if you'd rather not wait.