Sherborne

With 95 years of heritage, Sherborne Upholstery is one of the UK’s most respected names in recliners, sofas and chairs. Known for their commitment to outstanding comfort, Sherborne produces a wide range of furniture that blends classic design with modern technology and is all handmade in their own factories in the North of England.

Specialising in recliners and riser recliner chairs, Sherborne offers a variety of manual and power options that are designed to deliver exceptional support and ease of use. Each piece is made using traditional craftsmanship combined with the latest in sophisticated manufacturing techniques and is available in an impressive selection of fabrics and leathers.

Please note that Sherborne is not available to order online - if you are interested in any of our Sherborne ranges, please contact us.

When you're looking for a recliner or sofa that genuinely delivers on comfort, Sherborne is a name that's hard to overlook. This is a brand with nearly a century of British furniture-making history behind it, built across three generations of family ownership. What started as a small business in Bradford has grown into one of the UK's most respected upholstery brands, with two large factories and hundreds of skilled employees all making furniture right here in England.

Everything Sherborne produces is handmade in-house, including frames, mechanisms, and upholstery, using traditional skills combined with modern manufacturing techniques. The range covers recliner chairs (both manual and powered), riser recliners, reclining sofas, fixed sofas, and classic fireside chairs, with sizes varying across ranges to suit different builds. Upholstery options run to over 200 fabrics and more than 25 leathers. Optional features on many ranges include lumbar adjustment, head adjustment, and their Cloud Comfort three-motor riser recliner action. All electrical components, actions, and frames come with a five-year guarantee, and all timber used is PEFC or FSC certified.

Where is Sherborne furniture made?

Sherborne furniture is made entirely in the UK, at their main factory in Clayton, Bradford and a second site in Queensbury nearby. Manufacturing all their own frames means every piece is fully produced on site, not just assembled from imported parts. The brand employs over 250 people directly, with several hundred more jobs supported in their supply chain. All timber used is PEFC or FSC certified, and the factories operate with solar panels, a wood-recycling scheme, and an energy management system to reduce their environmental impact.

Are Sherborne sofas good quality?

Sherborne has spent nearly 100 years building a reputation for dependable, well-made upholstery, and that reputation is well earned. Because everything is made in-house, they control quality at every stage, from the frame through to the finished upholstery. Many of their designs have been consistent top sellers for years, which says a lot about how well they hold up in real homes over time. The five-year guarantee on all electrical components, actions, and frames reflects genuine confidence in the build. For a recliner or sofa that's going to give reliable, comfortable use day in and day out, Sherborne is a very solid choice.