The English Sofa Company
A family-run British manufacturer hand-crafting sofas and upholstered furniture for over 55 years from their factory in Manchester. The English Sofa Company specialises in bespoke Chesterfield and traditional English sofas, with a choice of over 100 fabrics and made-to-order customisation. Their Manchester showroom is open seven days a week, offering customers direct access to their factory-made pieces at competitive prices.
Benny's Verdict
“The clue's in the name — everything's made in England, built to order, with proper attention to detail. The English Sofa Company occupies that sweet spot between bespoke luxury and sensible pricing that more British makers should aspire to. Their Salford showroom is worth the trip if you're in the north-west.”
English-made, sensibly priced, quietly excellent
Brand Details
- Founded
- 1970
- Headquarters
- Manchester, UK
- Made in UK
- Yes
- Customisation
- high
- Warranty
- 15 years (frame); 1 year (fabric/leather)
- After-Sales
- 5-year accidental damage warranty available at £50 per seat
- Trustpilot
- ★ 4.5 / 5— Positive
- Style Focus
- Handmade British Chesterfield and traditional English sofas with extensive fabric customisation options
- Delivery Type
- Standard delivery
- Delivery Cost
- £99 UK mainland; £9 small accessories
- Finance
- No finance/credit offered. Payment in full required before delivery. Cards accepted (excl. Amex), BACS/bank transfer.
Contact The English Sofa Company
- Phone
- 0161 736 5733
- Live Chat
- No
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 8:30am-5pm; Fri 8:30am-1:30pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm
Returns Policy
- Return Period
- Made-to-order: non-returnable unless faulty
- Conditions
- Bespoke orders non-returnable. Stock/clearance sold "as seen". Returns only for faulty or not-as-described items.
What Makes Them Unique
Over 55 years of Manchester-based British sofa manufacturing with a factory-direct showroom, bespoke options in 100+ fabrics, and an outstanding 5.0 Trustpilot rating.
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The English Sofa Company. Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-21. Ratings and opinions are those of the ProperSofa editorial team.