Business Details
35 Years
experience
Crafting Bespoke Furniture Since 1991
Westcote Design, established in 1991, is a family-run business with over 85 years of combined experience in crafting bespoke furniture. Based in Kingham, Oxfordshire, we specialise in creating luxury handmade sofas, headboards, sofa beds, and re-upholstery solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our team of skilled artisans utilises only the highest quality materials, including beech wood frames, natural waddings, and premium fabrics sourced from renowned suppliers like Andrew Martin and Wemyss. With three distinct furniture collections - Hartford, Trinity, and Oriel - we offer unparalleled flexibility in design, from traditional winged chairs to contemporary cube footstools.Our nationwide delivery service ensures clients across the UK, including London, the South West, Taunton, and Cornwall, can access our craftsmanship. We maintain rigorous quality control throughout the manufacturing process, employing time-tested techniques such as coil spring units, serpentine springing, and elastic webbed seats to guarantee both comfort and durability. Our showroom in Kingham provides a space for clients to explore fabric samples and discuss custom design requirements, while our re-upholstery service breathes new life into cherished antique furniture pieces.
Services
Bespoke Sofas
Headboard Creation
Sofa Bed Manufacturing
Furniture Re-Upholstery
Custom Design Consultation
Nationwide Delivery
Antique Furniture Restoration
Fabric Selection Service
Showroom Consultations
Measurement Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of experience in bespoke furniture manufacturing
- Expert design advice from industry professionals with 85+ combined years' experience
- Use of premium materials including beech wood frames and natural waddings
- Nationwide delivery service covering London and the South West
- Flexible customisation options across all furniture collections
What people say
Quality of work fantastic
Experienced and knowledgeable staff
Highest quality workmanship
Second to none customer service
Delighted with the reupholstery
Services
Bespoke Sofas
Crafting luxury handmade sofas tailored to individual specifications. Using seasoned beech wood frames, natural waddings, and premium coil spring units, we create durable pieces with choice of duck feather, fibre, or foam cushion fillings. Clients can select from three distinct collections - Hartford, Trinity, and Oriel - each offering unique design elements while maintaining our signature quality standards.
Furniture Re-Upholstery
Reviving antique and modern furniture through expert re-upholstery. Our skilled craftsmen replace worn fabrics while preserving original frames, using high-quality materials to restore comfort and aesthetics. This service extends to both pieces we originally manufactured and third-party furniture, ensuring traditional techniques meet contemporary requirements for durability and style.
Custom Headboards
Designing and manufacturing made-to-measure headboards in various styles including plain, bordered, and ruched options. Available in wall-mounted, floor-standing, or bed-fixed configurations with custom panelling and buttoning details. Clients choose from leather or fabric coverings to complement bedroom decor while ensuring perfect dimensional fit for any space.
Sofa Beds
Producing versatile sofa beds combining comfort with functionality. Featuring Sedaflex metal two-fold mechanisms and multiple mattress options including pocket sprung and memory foam. Designed to maintain aesthetic appeal as seating while providing robust sleeping solutions, with nationwide delivery and installation available for both residential and commercial clients.
Armchair Manufacturing
Creating diverse armchair designs from traditional winged styles to contemporary cube collections. Using beech frames with CMHR foam wrapping and elastic webbed seats, we offer extensive customisation in fabric selection, leg styles, and cushion fillings. Each piece balances ergonomic comfort with durable construction for both domestic and contract use.
People
Mark Prestidge
Partner
With over 40 years in the furniture industry, Mark brings extensive expertise in bespoke design and manufacturing processes. His leadership ensures Westcote Design maintains traditional craftsmanship while adapting to modern requirements, overseeing operations from initial client consultation to final delivery.
David Harwood
Partner
Co-founder with 40+ years of furniture manufacturing experience, David specialises in quality control and technical innovation. He manages production teams to ensure each piece meets exacting standards, combining traditional techniques with contemporary materials for durable, stylish outcomes.
James Harwood
Upholsterer
Skilled upholsterer with specialist knowledge in both traditional and modern upholstery techniques. James leads the upholstery team in executing complex designs while maintaining the comfort and durability standards that define Westcote's craftsmanship.
Philip Farmer
Upholsterer and Frame Maker
Experienced craftsman handling both frame construction and upholstery elements. Philip ensures structural integrity in furniture frames while applying expert padding and covering techniques to achieve the perfect balance between form and function.
Debbie Prestidge
Accounts Manager
Managing financial operations with over 25 years of business administration experience. Debbie ensures smooth client transactions and operational efficiency, maintaining the company's commitment to professional service standards.
Questions
Do you have a showroom for viewing furniture?
Yes, we have a showroom in Kingham, Oxfordshire. Weekday visits require appointments between 9am-5pm, while Saturday visits are available without appointment from 10am-4pm.
What types of furniture do you manufacture?
We specialise in sofas, armchairs, headboards, sofa beds, and footstools. Our collections include three distinct ranges - Hartford, Trinity, and Oriel - with custom options available.
Can you re-upholster existing furniture?
Yes, we offer comprehensive re-upholstery services for both traditional and contemporary furniture, including pieces we originally manufactured and older items from other sources.
Do you deliver outside Oxfordshire?
We provide nationwide delivery across the UK, with regular deliveries to London, the South West, Taunton, and Cornwall.
What fabric options are available?
We offer over 3,000 fabric choices from suppliers like Andrew Martin and Wemyss, with the option to use client-supplied materials for custom requirements.
Can furniture be customised to specific dimensions?
Yes, all our furniture can be custom-made to exact specifications, including adjustments to standard designs or completely bespoke commissions.
