Reeves Upholstery House

✨ A beautiful pair of 18th-century Louis XV armchairs ✨

Crafted in walnut with elegant flat cane backs and those unmistakable sweeping curves, these wonderful chairs have been lovingly and sympathetically restored by our team.

The beautifully shaped seats have been traditionally reupholstered in an exquisite Colefax and Fowler fabric, then finished with double piping and decorative studs—carefully chosen to complement the warmth and character of the original walnut frames.

Now fully restored, they’re on their way back to their London residence, ready to be admired and enjoyed for many more years to come. 🤎

“Harrogate’s renowned upholstery house introduces the next generation…”

Harrogate workshop behind luxury lottery-house furniture welcomes next generation

Riley Skinner begins his apprenticeship alongside his dad and stepmum, continuing a family tradition inspired by late master upholsterer Ken Reeves.

A Harrogate family business whose furniture features in luxury lottery prize houses promoted on television is celebrating a milestone closer to home: welcoming the next generation into its workshop.

Riley Skinner began his upholstery apprenticeship at Reeves Upholstery House on 1 September, joining his father, workshop head Mark Skinner, and his stepmother, Michaela Reeves.

The business regularly creates upholstered furniture for luxury lottery-house projects, work it has been undertaking for the past four years. Behind the interiors audiences see on television is a family workshop in Harrogate, with roots stretching back to 1979.

Now Riley is beginning his own journey in that workshop, with the long-term ambition of becoming a master upholsterer like Michaela’s late father, Ken Reeves.

Working alongside his dad and the experienced Reeves team, Riley will learn the craft behind restoring much-loved furniture and creating bespoke pieces. His apprenticeship marks the start of a career built on practical skills, patience and attention to detail.

For Michaela and Mark, it is an opportunity to pass on not just their knowledge, but the pride in workmanship at the heart of the family business.

Michaela Reeves said: “People might recognise our furniture from the beautiful lottery houses they see on television, but what they don’t always realise is that it comes from a family workshop here in Harrogate.

“We’re incredibly proud of those projects, but seeing Riley start his apprenticeship alongside his dad and me is special in a completely different way.

“My late dad, Ken, was a master upholsterer, and the care and pride he put into his work are things we want to pass on. There are no shortcuts to learning a trade like this. Riley is starting from the beginning, learning the skills properly and working towards becoming a master of the craft in his own right.

“I think Dad would have been so proud to see the next generation picking up the tools. For us, this isn’t simply about keeping a business going — it’s about keeping the knowledge, craftsmanship and family tradition alive.”

Alongside its ongoing lottery-house projects, Reeves Upholstery House provides domestic and commercial reupholstery and creates bespoke furniture, headboards and cushions.

Riley’s first day marks a new chapter: an apprentice learning his trade beside his family, in a local workshop whose furniture reaches far beyond Harrogate.

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Press enquiries:
Michaela Reeves
Reeves Upholstery House
Telephone: 01423 503750
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.reevesupholsteryhouse.co.uk

✨ From a couple of inspiration pictures to two beautiful bespoke sofas… just like that! ✨

A client in the Cotswolds came to us with a brief and a few photographs showing us what she had in mind.

Fast-forward just three weeks from confirmation and abracadabra—two completely handmade sofas, created to her exact requirements and delivered to her beautiful home exactly as promised. 💗

We know that sometimes deadlines are tight, and although we can’t always perform miracles, we will do everything we can to accommodate you wherever possible.

Dreaming of your own perfect piece of furniture? Simply send us a photograph or a few inspiration images and let us quote to bring your ideas to life.

Handmade in Harrogate, to be loved by you.

Another lovely finished house in beautiful Cornwall — you may recognise this rather special property from a recent TV house giveaway! 👀🏡

It’s always such a proud moment seeing our furniture and upholstery featured on television and looking perfectly at home in its stunning surroundings.

Another fantastic project completed by the Reeves Upholstery team — handmade in Harrogate and delivered all the way to Cornwall! 🤍

✨ Bespoke, beautiful and completely made to order ✨

This statement headboard was handmade for our client to her exact requirements, from its elegant sweeping shape to the carefully upholstered panelled finish.

Covered in a gorgeous linen-mix fabric from Pure Edit, it’s the perfect example of how a bespoke headboard can completely transform a bedroom.

Every one of our headboards is individually made to order in any shape, size or style, then upholstered in your choice of fabric—so whether you want something simple and timeless or large and dramatic, we can create it for you.

Handmade in Harrogate, to be loved by you. 🤎

BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE

We will be closed from 1:30pm today for the Bank Holiday weekend.

We will reopen on Tuesday, 1st September.

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✨ A canapé fit for a castle ✨

This exceptional antique canapé, designed in the elegant Louis XV style, features a beautifully curved and intricately carved giltwood frame.

Believed to date from around 1740–1765, this remarkable piece came to us from a castle in desperate need of care. Our team completely and sympathetically restored the traditional upholstery before recovering it in a rich chocolate damask, chosen to complement its history and magnificent frame.

It has now been returned to its rightful place in the castle’s state room, ready to be admired for generations to come.

What an absolute privilege it was to work on a piece with such incredible history. 🤎