Long Eaton Furniture Loose Covers
Long Eaton in Nottinghamshire is officially recognised as the UK Centre of Quality Upholstery Manufacturing — a town with a furniture heritage stretching back over 100 years that has produced some of the greatest British sofa and chair brands ever made.
If you own a Duresta, Sherborne, Alstons, Wade, Collins & Hayes, John Sankey, Buoyant or any other Long Eaton brand, you own something genuinely worth preserving. At Eeze Covers we specialise in replacement loose covers for Long Eaton furniture — made to measure, in your choice of fabric, finished to the standard these great British pieces deserve.
- Specialists in all Long Eaton brands — past and present
- Exact copy of your existing covers
- Completely new design — your choice of fabric and style
- Hundreds of fabrics — free samples posted to you
- Machine washable options available
Long Eaton — The UK's Upholstery Capital
Long Eaton's story as Britain's furniture capital began in the early 20th century, when the decline of the lace industry left the town's mills empty and its workforce ready for something new. What followed was one of the great industrial transformations in British manufacturing history.
The foundations were laid by a handful of pioneering companies — Buoyant Upholstery, Wade Spring & Upholstery, Elson & Robbins, Everest Furniture and Gimson & Slater — whose craftspeople went on to found many of the great Long Eaton brands that followed. Wade Upholstery alone supplied furniture for the first-class rooms on both the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ocean liners.
Today Long Eaton is home to over 50 upholstery companies, generating over £300 million a year for the local economy. In 2015 Long Eaton was officially recognised as the UK Centre of Quality Upholstery Manufacturing. The furniture made here has always found its way to the best retailers in the country — from Harrods to 5-star hotels, super yachts to embassies worldwide.
When you own Long Eaton furniture, you own a piece of that tradition — and it's worth every effort to preserve it.
Why Long Eaton Furniture Is Worth Preserving
- 100+ year heritage of quality upholstery manufacturing
- Hardwood frames built to last generations
- Hand-crafted by skilled artisans — not mass produced
- Supplied to Harrods and the world's finest retailers
- Exported to 60+ countries — a worldwide reputation
- The frame outlasts the covers — replacement covers give these pieces a second, third or fourth life
- Historic brands can't be replaced — if your furniture was made by a brand that no longer exists, new covers are the only way to preserve it
Current Long Eaton Brands We Cover
We make replacement loose covers for all of these great British brands — and many more besides.
Duresta
British luxury upholstery handmade in Long Eaton since 1938. One of the UK's most prestigious furniture brands. Replacement covers for all Duresta models.
Sherborne
Classic British comfort chairs and recliner sofas beloved by generations of British families. Made-to-measure covers for all Sherborne ranges.
Alstons
Quality British upholstery since 1947. A Long Eaton institution known for traditional craftsmanship and enduring style. Custom covers for all ranges.
John Sankey
Eclectic, bold and beautifully made. John Sankey furniture has a distinctive character that deserves to be preserved with quality replacement covers.
Collins & Hayes
A respected name in quality British upholstery with permanent showroom residency in Long Eaton. Replacement covers made to measure for all models.
David Gundry
Perfecting the art of British upholstery since 1972. Handmade in Long Eaton, supplied to over 100 UK and European stockists. Custom covers available.
Parker & Farr
Quality Long Eaton upholstery with a strong following. Made-to-measure replacement covers for all Parker & Farr sofas and chairs.
HSL
Specialist comfort chairs and sofas. Popular for exceptional support and ease of movement. Replacement covers made to your specification.
Westbridge
Contemporary and traditional upholstery ranges from a trusted Long Eaton manufacturer. Custom replacement covers for all models.
Vale Bridgecraft
Traditional British upholstery at its finest. Vale Bridgecraft frames are built to last — give them covers to match with our made-to-measure service.
Cavendish
Quality Long Eaton upholstery. Replacement loose covers made to measure for all Cavendish sofas and chairs in your choice of fabric.
G Plan
Iconic British mid-century design with deep Long Eaton roots. We have a dedicated page — see our G Plan covers.
Historic Long Eaton Brands — We Still Cover Them
Many of Long Eaton's founding brands no longer trade — but the furniture they made lives on in homes across the UK. We make replacement covers for all of them.
Wade Upholstery
One of Long Eaton's founding fathers. Wade supplied furniture for the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth ocean liners. A legendary name in British upholstery.
Buoyant Upholstery
One of the very first Long Eaton upholstery companies and the starting point for many of the great brands that followed. Replacement covers available.
Gimson & Slater
One of the original Long Eaton furniture makers. A historic name in British upholstery whose furniture is still found in homes across the UK today.
Everest Furniture
A Long Eaton pioneer whose craftspeople went on to found many later brands. Everest furniture is built to last — and we can make covers to match.
Art Forma
A Long Eaton upholstery name with roots stretching back to 1936. If you have Art Forma furniture, we can make replacement covers to revive it beautifully.
Greensmiths
A respected Long Eaton name with a loyal following. Replacement loose covers available for all Greensmiths sofas and chairs.
Cintique
Classic British comfort chairs and sofas with a devoted following. We make replacement covers for all Cintique models.
F & M Steed
Founded in 1965 by Frank and Michael Steed, trained at Wade. A family business now in its third generation. Replacement covers for all Steed pieces.
Don't see your brand? Contact us — if it was made in or around Long Eaton, we can almost certainly help.
Why Choose Eeze Covers?
Long Eaton furniture is built to a standard that demands equally high standards from the covers that dress it. With 28 years of specialist experience, we deliver exactly that:
- Made to measure for your exact piece — every cover cut and sewn specifically for your model
- We know Long Eaton brands — their proportions, construction and what makes a cover fit properly
- Hundreds of premium fabric choices — plains, patterns, velvets and weaves. Free samples posted to you
- Machine washable options — practical luxury for everyday living
- Outstanding value — replacement covers at a fraction of the cost of new furniture
- 28+ years of specialist expertise — loose covers are all we do
The Smart Alternative to New Furniture
The hardwood frames in Long Eaton furniture are engineered to outlast the covers by decades. When the fabric starts to show its age, the smart move is replacement covers:
- Save thousands — replacement covers typically cost 10–20% of new furniture
- Keep what matters most — the frame, springs and cushioning are the valuable parts. Keep them
- Update your room's style — new covers can completely transform a piece and a room
- Better for the environment — extending the life of quality furniture is always the greener choice
- Historic brands can't be replaced — if your furniture is from a brand that no longer exists, new covers are the only way to preserve it
How to Get Your New Covers
Request Free Samples
Browse our fabric range online, then request free samples posted straight to your door — see and feel the quality before committing.
Tell Us About Your Furniture
Share your brand and model details or send us photos. We'll confirm what's involved and give you a clear, honest quote with no hidden costs.
Enjoy the Transformation
Your covers are hand-sewn to measure and delivered to your door — quality Long Eaton furniture, looking its very best again.
Ready to Restore Your Long Eaton Furniture?
Request free fabric samples today — no obligation, no commitment, posted straight to your door.
Request Free Samples 01484 976295Eeze Covers are proud to be the trusted specialist for Long Eaton furniture loose covers. Whether you have a Duresta, Sherborne, Alstons, Wade, Collins & Hayes, John Sankey or any other quality British sofa or chair — past or present — we have the experience to give it a new lease of life. Call us on 01484 976295, email eezecovers@gmail.com, or use our contact form above.
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