An award-winning upholstery service that is dedicated as a small business to deliver the results you are after.
The Floral Chicken is a venture by Stuart and Gail providing both traditional and modern upholstery.
Having worked in the NHS for many years Stuart retrained as an Upholsterer with the Ministry of Upholstery and now has a busy work schedule with many local clients. In our early days we found a lot of chairs needing to be rescued and brought back to life. These are sold on line and through our attendance at the artisan Duck Pond Markets in Ruislip and Chalfont's St Giles. These markets are also an ideal place to discuss your own projects as well, alongside seeing other independent makers covering all sorts of items. we do less chair rescues than we used to as we have built a large and growing clientele wishing to have their own pieces done but still try to make sure we have something on the stall each market.
We are able to offer a full Upholstery / re-upholstery service in both traditional and modern upholstery techniques and can source a whole range of fabrics for you. We generally cover the areas around Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire including areas like Princes Risborough, Thame, Haddenham, Areas near our markets such as Ruislip, Uxbridge, Harrow, Watford, Northwood, Pinner, The Chalfont's, Gerrard's Cross and most areas in South Bucks. However we are always happy to hear from you
Upholstery is a skilled process and bespoke work does give you the opportunity to taylor pieces to your own desire while also helping to reduce your impact on the environment. If you would like to explore the opportunities then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Reviews by some of our former clients can be seen below and you can always visit us on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram
Stuart was extremely patient during our prolonged musings over fabric choices...eventually after his (circa) 990th suggestion we managed to agree on something and the standard of work on recovering our sofa and chair was excellent. Really glad we used his services and definitely recommend him
Sally Davidson
I had sofa recovered by Stuart at Floral Chicken, He is very friendly and knows his trade. Stuart came over to measure up and gave my a quote. He brought samples with him after I gave him an idea of what I would like. Stuart uses the best quality materials. My sofa took a week and looks absolutely fantastic I am so pleased with it, Stuart sent my a picture and it really didn’t do it justice, Stuart replaced some of the stuffing in the arms and replaced the feet. I would highly recommend Floral chicken, I cannot speak highly enough of him. I have some more work for Stuart next year and would not use any one else, he is a credit to his trade.
Nicola McDonald
Stuart did an amazing job of covering my outside cushions. He is very professional, reasonable and a nice friendly person. Soo pleased with the quality. Thank you very much Stuart karen
Houzz User
Stuart did a fantastic job reupholstering 2 armchairs and a footstool for me. He was as enthusiastic as I was about the project and went out of his way to assist with choice of fabric. Once that was decided upon he carried out the work efficiently and expertly, matching the complex pattern brilliantly and we are thrilled with the result.
Lynda Lindon
Stuart did an amazing job restoring an inherited chair from my Grandparents. His care and attention to detail was excellent taking into consideration the sentimental attachment to the piece. His workmanship was beautiful and the price was exact to the original quote. From start to finish everything was done in the time promised. The restored chair is now a favourite seat in our house.
Michelle Ferry
Stuart was extremely patient during our prolonged musings over fabric choices...eventually after his (circa) 990th suggestion we managed to agree on something and the standard of work on recovering our sofa and chair was excellent. Really glad we used his services and definitely recommend him
Sally Davidson
I had sofa recovered by Stuart at Floral Chicken, He is very friendly and knows his trade. Stuart came over to measure up and gave my a quote. He brought samples with him after I gave him an idea of what I would like. Stuart uses the best quality materials. My sofa took a week and looks absolutely fantastic I am so pleased with it, Stuart sent my a picture and it really didn’t do it justice, Stuart replaced some of the stuffing in the arms and replaced the feet. I would highly recommend Floral chicken, I cannot speak highly enough of him. I have some more work for Stuart next year and would not use any one else, he is a credit to his trade.
Nicola McDonald
Stuart did an amazing job of covering my outside cushions. He is very professional, reasonable and a nice friendly person. Soo pleased with the quality. Thank you very much Stuart karen
Houzz User
Stuart did a fantastic job reupholstering 2 armchairs and a footstool for me. He was as enthusiastic as I was about the project and went out of his way to assist with choice of fabric. Once that was decided upon he carried out the work efficiently and expertly, matching the complex pattern brilliantly and we are thrilled with the result.
Lynda Lindon
Stuart did an amazing job restoring an inherited chair from my Grandparents. His care and attention to detail was excellent taking into consideration the sentimental attachment to the piece. His workmanship was beautiful and the price was exact to the original quote. From start to finish everything was done in the time promised. The restored chair is now a favourite seat in our house.
Michelle Ferry
Stuart was extremely patient during our prolonged musings over fabric choices...eventually after his (circa) 990th suggestion we managed to agree on something and the standard of work on recovering our sofa and chair was excellent. Really glad we used his services and definitely recommend him
Sally Davidson