Be Seated: Bespoke Furniture Makers and Master Upholsterers

Be Seated is a distinguished furniture design and upholstery studio located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Established as a leader in bespoke manufacturing and high-quality restoration, Be Seated specializes in the union of contemporary styling with traditional craftsmanship. The studio is particularly renowned for its expertise in vintage and Mid-Century Modern furniture restoration, meticulously reviving iconic British and Scandinavian post-war designs from celebrated makers like Ercol, Finn Juhl, and Earnest Race. Operating out of their workshop in Leith, Be Seated provides a comprehensive upholstery service that caters to clients throughout Scotland and the wider United Kingdom. Their manufacturing arm produces a curated collection of handcrafted sofas and chairs, including the classic deep-buttoned Chesterfield and the modern Chambers sofa, which can be fully customized in terms of dimensions and fabric selection. The studio also excels in creating modular seating systems tailored for specific interior architectural projects, such as their work for steading extensions in the Borders. As a member of the Association of Master Upholsterers, Be Seated maintains rigorous standards of quality and durability in every project. Whether restoring a cherished family heirloom or developing a completely new piece of custom furniture, the studio utilizes a wide range of premium textiles from leading fabric companies like Kirkby Design. By blending artisanal techniques such as traditional deep buttoning with modern functional requirements, Be Seated continues to contribute significantly to the contemporary furniture landscape while preserving the heritage of master upholstery.