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ABOUT RUSSELL STRANGE UPHOLSTERY

An established team of expertly-trained commercial upholsterers

A Reputable Commercial Upholstery Team


Since training to become an upholsterer back in 1983, Russell Strange has become one of the most respected upholsterers across the UK. Now an established commercial upholstery business with over 30 years experience, Russell and his team have developed a unique portfolio that spans all types of businesses, from small independents to big chains.


Whether you're looking to transform your existing restaurant with cosy, sectional seating, or wanting a window seat for waiting customers in your newly-opened barbershop, you can count on Russell Strange Upholstery for top quality upholstery with an efficient delivery and installation service.


Our business is based in Bristol and covers the South West primarily, but often works in London and across the rest of the UK. Get in touch with the team to discuss your ideas.


Find out more about our Custom Seating.


Visit our galleries:

Work & Educational Spaces

Restaurants, Pubs & Bars

Hotels

'Would never get anyone else to do any of our upholstery. Great company. Highly recommended.' – Dom Lamy

A brief history of Russell Strange Upholstery


1983

 

Russell kicks off his upholstery career as an apprentice at Hanham Upholstery, aged 16.

 

Three years later he goes on to work for Brass Tacks on Denby Street, St Pauls,– where he’ll make office furniture for Rolls Royce and serve many bars and clubs across Bristol.

 

1988

 

Entering the world of self-employment in a workshop in Easton, Russell provides commercial upholstery for mostly pubs and social clubs in the Bristol area.

 

2001

 

Russell Strange Upholstery becomes a limited business.

 

2011

 

Russell and his team move to Avondale Workshops, where they stay for 10 years.

 

2015

 

Russell and his team move across the way to Avondale Works – the home of Russell Strange Upholstery Ltd today.

 

2021

 

Celebrating 20 years as a limited business, Russell Strange Upholstery is now a well-known, reputable commercial upholstery business in the South West – providing seating for offices, bars, clubs and more. 

Russell Strange Commercial Upholstery | Russell Strange Aged 18

Some of our memorable work

Leonardo Hotel Bristol Glassfields – 2020

Restaurant seating for this central Bristol hotel.

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Formula 1 Honda truck – 2018

Seats and walls for Honda’s Formula 1 truck.

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MONEY.CO.UK’S Cirencester office – 2017

Design with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Money.co.uk headquarters, Cirencester.

Designed by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and featuring an Ice Age themed room, cinema and library.

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Other memorable work

 

Bristol City Football Stadium (BCFC), Ashton Gate - 2019/20

Restaurant and players changing room’ seating.

 

 

Cookpad, Bristol – 2018

Office for online recipe company, Cookpad. Featuring bespoke, Chesterfield sofas, ‘touch-down’ seating and window reveal seating scattered throughout the building.



Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage, Bristol – 2013

Restaurant seating for celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

 

 

The Balmoral Ship, Bristol –  1992

Historic ship that’s now laid up at Bristol Harbourside.

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