Service
Dining chairs and headboards
Single chairs through to ten-piece dining sets, plus bespoke headboards in any size, fabric or finish.
Advice first
We tell you what is worth doing before you spend on fabric or repair work.
Quoted clearly
Photos, sizes and fabric choices become a written price, not a vague estimate.
Built properly
Frames, foam, stitching and finish are checked so the work lasts in daily use.
In scope
What we cover.
- Sets of dining chairs recovered to match (drop-in seats, fully upholstered, button-back)
- Bespoke headboards: floor-standing, wall-hung, winged, buttoned
- Custom sizes — single, double, king, super king, emperor
- Buttoning, fluting, piping and channel detail
- Wide fabric choice including velvet, linen, boucle and faux leather
Most dining chair sets we see have three or four chairs that get used every day and a couple that barely move. The fabric wears unevenly, the foam in the seat pads compresses, and a one-off recover starts to feel like a mismatch. Doing the whole set together at once costs less per chair and leaves you with a matching set.
Headboards are one of the cheapest ways to change the feel of a bedroom completely. We make them to your headboard wall — winged, deep-buttoned, channel-fluted, floor-standing or wall-hung — in any fabric you choose. The hardware is included and we’ll deliver it back to you if you want.
Single dining chairs are often back within a week. Sets of six to eight take two to three weeks. A bespoke headboard runs around two weeks from order.
Last updated 14 May 2026
Notes from the bench by Karl Chandler, Principal Craftsman.
Working with us
How it works.
- 1
Bring them in or send photos
A single chair is often back within a week. Bigger sets we'll quote on the spot.
- 2
Pick the fabric
If you're recovering one of a set in a heritage piece, we'll match what you've got.
- 3
Workshop
Drop-in seats are quickest. Fully upholstered or buttoned chairs need more time.
- 4
Headboards built to spec
Floor-standing, wall-hung or fixed to your bed frame. We'll size to your headboard wall.
- 5
Collection or delivery
Single chairs and headboards usually fit in a normal vehicle — drop in any time during opening hours.
What customers say
From customers who have used this service.
“I contacted Valley via email for a quote for recovering 4 dining chairs. I received a quick response from John and made an appointment to view some fabrics. There was so much to choose from so the advice he gave was fantastic, he really knows his stuff. I wasn't in a rush to have them for Christmas but John contacted me to let me know a slot had become available. I collected my chairs and they look perfect, the stitching and neatness is amazing. If you are considering giving something a new lease of life I definitely recommend you contact Valley for friendly professional advice with no pushiness and incredibly good value.”
“In summer of 24, I had my dining chair seats recovered. Valley Upholstery did a fantastic job. A few months later, I decided I wanted a new suite, but couldn't find one I liked, so I went back to Valley and we discussed recovering my existing leather reclining sofas. There was such a lot of choice. John was very helpful and advised me of different materials I could choose from. I chose a very hard wearing product called Toro. Alan and Karl took one sofa at a time being very careful not to bang other furniture and wallpaper on the way out, and it was returned a few days later looking stunning. Amazing job! I can't fault them. 5* service. Thank you.”
“A truly hidden gem! They recovered 6 of our dining chairs. Fantastic choice of fabrics. Really welcoming staff and are grateful for your business. Would highly recommend.”
Frequently asked
Common questions about this service.
- How long does reupholstery take?
- Most domestic projects take two to four weeks from collection to delivery. Caravans usually run two to three weeks. Single dining chairs are often back within a week. We agree the timeline up front and stick to it.
- Can I choose any fabric or leather?
- You can choose from hundreds of fabrics and leathers in our Stalybridge showroom — Cristina Marrone, Rosemount Fabrics, Ross Fabrics, Sunbury Designs, Warwick, Wemyss, Agua, Futura Leathers, Crest Leather, Nene Valley Leathers and more — priced from about £15 per metre to around £120 per metre.
- Can I supply my own fabric?
- Yes. We're happy to use customer-supplied fabric. We'll calculate the exact metreage you need before you order — including pattern repeats — so you don't end up short. Note: we can't warrant fabric durability on covers we haven't supplied.
- Do you take a deposit?
- For most jobs we ask for a deposit on confirmation, with the balance due on delivery. Larger commercial and contract jobs are invoiced on agreed milestones.
Ready to price the upholstery?
Send photos, rough sizes and what you want changed. We’ll tell you the sensible route and quote it clearly.