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 responded promptly to our enquiry and gave us an estimate as soon as he had seen a photo of the dining room chairs we needed re-upholstering. Despite having a long waiting list, he ‘squeezed’ us in straight away and did a fantastic job. He glued the chairs where they needed it and brought them back to us the same day. Excellent, efficient service. We cannot recommend him too highly.
Ian & Gay Hancock
Two armchairs for re-upholstering. Stuart did excellent work to revive two chairs. Advice on fabrics to use and where to buy. The job was completed on time. Really nice to work with Stuart - thank you!
User
Stuart reupholstered my 3pce suite which was a bit larger than average will long curved arms. Bit art deco. He was super patient with me as I went through all sorts of materials and decided on a colour scheme which was to include contrast piping. Then do I do it all the same or do the chairs the opposite colour way? I found Stuart’s knowledge and experience extremely helpful and reassuring. Having decided on the colours, I then couldn’t make my mind up on how many pipings to have on the arm. The 2 that were already there or to have just the one. Stuart kindly did an arm each way and sent me the pictures so I could decide. I couldn’t see a well known brand doing that. He was also more compet...
Carol Lindon
Stuart repaired and reupholstered my ancient and tattered art deco sofa for me. I am absolutely delighted with the the work he has done, it looks like new and I get lots of comments about how beautiful it is! He has done the work sympathetically with the style and age of the sofa and he was great with helping me choose the right fabric and trim. Stuart kept me updated on the progress of the renovation and any unexpected issues, as it is an almost 100 year old peice. I would highly recommend Stuart if you need any upholstery work.
Emma
Excellent service form start to finish , I’m fussy and my instructions were listened to and executed The 6 chairs were upholstered perfectly
Jules
Stuart responded promptly to our enquiry and gave us an estimate as soon as he had seen a photo of the dining room chairs we needed re-upholstering. Despite having a long waiting list, he ‘squeezed’ us in straight away and did a fantastic job. He glued the chairs where they needed it and brought them back to us the same day. Excellent, efficient service. We cannot recommend him too highly.
Ian & Gay Hancock
Two armchairs for re-upholstering. Stuart did excellent work to revive two chairs. Advice on fabrics to use and where to buy. The job was completed on time. Really nice to work with Stuart - thank you!
User
Stuart reupholstered my 3pce suite which was a bit larger than average will long curved arms. Bit art deco. He was super patient with me as I went through all sorts of materials and decided on a colour scheme which was to include contrast piping. Then do I do it all the same or do the chairs the opposite colour way? I found Stuart’s knowledge and experience extremely helpful and reassuring. Having decided on the colours, I then couldn’t make my mind up on how many pipings to have on the arm. The 2 that were already there or to have just the one. Stuart kindly did an arm each way and sent me the pictures so I could decide. I couldn’t see a well known brand doing that. He was also more compet...
Carol Lindon
Stuart repaired and reupholstered my ancient and tattered art deco sofa for me. I am absolutely delighted with the the work he has done, it looks like new and I get lots of comments about how beautiful it is! He has done the work sympathetically with the style and age of the sofa and he was great with helping me choose the right fabric and trim. Stuart kept me updated on the progress of the renovation and any unexpected issues, as it is an almost 100 year old peice. I would highly recommend Stuart if you need any upholstery work.
Emma
Excellent service form start to finish , I’m fussy and my instructions were listened to and executed The 6 chairs were upholstered perfectly
Jules
Stuart responded promptly to our enquiry and gave us an estimate as soon as he had seen a photo of the dining room chairs we needed re-upholstering. Despite having a long waiting list, he ‘squeezed’ us in straight away and did a fantastic job. He glued the chairs where they needed it and brought them back to us the same day. Excellent, efficient service. We cannot recommend him too highly.
Ian & Gay Hancock