Manthorpe Furniture expands to meet growing demand for handcrafted upholstery and furniture restoration

Specialist upholstery and furniture restoration business Manthorpe Furniture has relocated to a new, larger workshop with onsite showroom at Ellesmere Business Park, Grantham, following continued growth and increasing demand from homeowners looking to refurbish rather than replace their furniture.

The move marks an important milestone for the family‑run business, providing significantly more production and storage space and enabling faster turnaround times without compromising the quality of craftsmanship that Manthorpe Furniture is known for.

At a time when many homeowners are re‑evaluating throwaway culture and mass‑produced furniture, Manthorpe Furniture specialises in high‑quality, handcrafted upholstery for pieces with character, history or personal meaning. From much‑loved sofas and armchairs to heirloom dining chairs and bespoke seating, the business helps clients preserve what matters most while refreshing furniture to suit modern homes and lifestyles.

Manthorpe Furniture works closely with clients to ensure every piece is finished with care, offering a wide choice of premium fabrics, fillings and finishes. Reupholstery allows furniture to be tailored to individual taste and comfort. Each project is treated individually, with clients guided through fabric selection and finishing options to create furniture that feels considered, personal and suited to their home.

“Many of the pieces we work on have a story,” said James Truswell, Founder of Manthorpe Furniture. “They might be beautifully made, sentimental, or simply better quality than anything you could buy today. Our role is to honour that, while giving the furniture a new lease of life that feels completely right for the home it’s in now.”

The new Ellesmere Business Park workshop and showroom allows the team to take on more complex projects and accommodate a growing order book, while maintaining the attention to detail that handcrafted upholstery demands.

“Moving into a larger space means we can work more efficiently and reduce lead times, which is something our customers really value,” James added. “What doesn’t change is the way we work. Everything is still made by hand, with care, skill and pride in the finished piece.”

In addition to improving comfort and aesthetics, reupholstery plays an important role in reducing waste. By refurbishing existing furniture frames, many of which are built to last decades, homeowners can make a conscious, environmentally responsible choice without sacrificing design or quality.

Manthorpe Furniture also works behind the scenes with commercial and contract clients, including interior specialists and hospitality businesses. That wider scope has supported investment in skills, equipment and processes that benefit all customers, whether domestic or commercial.

The move to Ellesmere Business Park represents the next chapter for Manthorpe Furniture, combining traditional skills with improved accessibility, capacity and service, and giving homeowners a space where furniture with meaning can be carefully reimagined for modern living.