Marcus Spencer Upholstery

From his upholstery workshop in a 19th Century silk mill in the Arts and Crafts centre of Chalford near Stroud, Marcus specialises in the restoration and upholstery of fine antique upholstered furniture,as well as creating one-off bespoke items. Using hard earned traditional methods and the finest materials Marcus Spencer offers discerning clients from the Cotswolds, London and Worldwide, upholstery that is inspired by the exacting standards of the Guilds and the Master Upholsterers of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.

Marcus Spencer has over 20 years experience working as an antique upholsterer.His passion for restoring antique soft furniture was established during his apprenticeship restoring Howard and Sons armchairs.One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is turning the clock back on treasured heirlooms by restoring them to their former glory so that they may be enjoyed for many years to come. I feel that I connect with the traditional methods of the past and the craftsmen that used them. I enjoy being part of the creativity and craftsmanship of the Regency, Victorian and Edwardian periods. During his apprenticeship Marcus also produced sofas for top London designers which helped hone his attention to detail and ability to achieve superb results.Based in a historic Silk Mill in Chalford, Marcus specialises in restoring antique French and English furniture.