A number of members of the Guild already have established web sites, providing information on their business and/or their activities and interests in the field of traditional upholstery. Some of these are identfied below, in the form of entries providing a brief glimpse of each site, together with a note about the member and the objectives of the site.

The various sites may be viewed in all their original glory by clicking on the URL address link adjacent to the relevant title. When you have finished browsing in the remote site, you can return to the Guild site by closing the member-site window.

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Bruce Jack, Upholsterer - www.bruce-jack.co.uk
	Bruce Jack runs a traditional family upholstery business, based in the Tamar Valley, between Callington and Gunnislake, in Cornwall. The firm has over 20 years' experience during which time it has gained an excellent reputation for high quality workmanship. The firm is particularly known for the quality of the materials used and its attempts, wherever possible, to use traditional methods of upholstery.
Cottage Upholstery - www.cottageupholstery.co.uk
	Cottage Upholstery was established by Gregory Cupitt-Jones in 1994 in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire, and more recently Gregory has taken on staff to assist him in all aspects relating to client needs. The firm specialises in 18th and 19th century upholstered furniture, and Empire-style furniture from Europe, with re-upholstery being undertaken on all pieces using the best materials and traditional techniques. The site introduces Cottage Upholstery, offers sections on tools and materials used in the trade, and contains a gallery of examples of the firm's undertakings.
GieNie Upholstery - www.gienieupholstery.co.uk
	Established in 2007 near Henley-on-Thames, in the royal county of Berkshire, by Rabea Giebried-Nietzard, GieNie Upholstery has carried out hundreds of projects to date. Rabea trained as a furniture restorer and conservationist in her native Germany for four years, and after coming over to the UK, she successfully completed degrees to MA level in furniture restoration and conservation. Using traditional methods and materials, Rabea will restore your prized pieces sympathetically and to traditional standards. She will take time to listen to your individual requirements, ensuring fabulous results every time and guaranteeing the beauty of your furniture is restored to its former glory!
Middleton-Bray Upholstery - www.middletonbray.com
	Middleton-Bray Upholstery was established in 1995 in South Cerney in Gloucestershire by Giles Bray, and since its inception has followed the highest traditions in quality reupholstery. Expert in traditional and contemporary upholstery and furniture restoration as well as in curtain making and the preparation of loose covers, the company specialises in Howard & Sons restoration and reupholstery. A wide variety of fabric types are also available for use in reupholstery or for direct sale. When rebuilding and restoring furniture - and Howard & Sons in particular - all the top-grade materials that were authentic to the originals are used to create a truly magnificent restored piece.
Robert Lines Upholstery - www.robertlines.co.uk
	Robert Lines Upholsterers has been trading from a restored Sandstone Barn in Felbridge, on the Surrey and Sussex borders since 1986. The company is recognised for its attention to detail in all aspects of the period and contemporary upholstery trade, and its portfolio includes specialised samples for traditional upholstery and comptemporary furniture. Tailored loose-covers and curtains for the home, and vehicle trimming are also part of the repertoire. Robert has gained many upholstering awards and took pride in being Chairman of The Guild of Traditional Upholsterers for 10 years.
St Austell Upholstery - www.staustellupholstery.co.uk
	Run by the Beaumont family since 1982, St Austell Upholstery is a Cornwall-based family business which prides itself on its reputation of using the highest standards in all aspects of the upholstery trade. Up to his recent sad demise, the company was led by award-winning craftsman Stuart Beaumont, who specialised in the traditional reupholstery of antique furniture as well as lecturing in upholstery techniques at St Austell College. All other types of re-upholstery are catered for including modern, auto, marine and contract work. High quality loose covers and curtains are made to order and curtain/upholstery fabrics and upholstery supplies are available for sale.
Thomas Clough Upholstery - www.sofasonthenet.co.uk
	Thomas Clough, a certificated member of the Guild, has over twenty five years' experience in designing and renovating upholstered furniture. Based on the Shropshire Welsh Border, Thomas is skilled in making sofas and chairs to customers' own requirements using traditional materials and hardwood frames. His work is spread around the country and graces many homes. All Thomas's projects benefit from his close eye for detail as well as his strong grounding in traditional techniques and the use of traditional materials. He is happy to work on projects both large and small and having moved to larger premises last year he is helped by Traditional Upholsterer Susan Mardynsky and Trainee Joe Hughes.