Why Pick An S.W. James
Made By Hand, Made In Britain,
Made For Comfort, Made Just For You
At S.W. James we are proud and committed to supporting an English manufacturing institution, keeping this handmade art form very much alive.
Our Story
Welcome to S.W. James
The beginnings of the S.W. James story can be traced all the way back to school days. Started by two former classmates Jamie and Warren, we’re a family-run business that’s passionate about making British Chesterfields. At S.W. James, we are proud to still be creating handmade, British furniture in the manner they were made traditionally.
Each S.W. James Chesterfield is handmade using the finest materials and traditional techniques that are sadly dying out; in fact, our small team is made up of four bench staff, whose average age is 67. Our stunning, one-off pieces take 10 weeks to create, and the end result is a true masterpiece that we’ve put our heart and soul into – that’s where ‘Sofas with Soul’ comes from.
No two items of S.W. James furniture will ever be the same – with each one boasting its very own character and quirks, making it uniquely yours. Every piece we make is exclusive to S.W. James, and handmade just for you. We don’t hold stock, so each piece is a one-off commission; no S.W. James is ever the same.
Ordering with Peace Of Mind
It all starts with good old fashioned customer service
Much like our commitment to good old-fashioned furniture making, we work hard to deliver an old school customer service experience to match. It’s for this reason that we have only five-star reviews on Trustpilot. We want the buying process to be as relaxing as sitting in an S.W. James.
Your S.W. James is a staple piece of furniture that will stick with you and develop beautifully over time, taking on a life of its own.
An S.W. James will become a true member of your family, which one day we hope you’ll pass on to the next generation for them to enjoy.
When you purchase an S.W. James of your own you become a member of the S.W. James family for life.
S.W. James Heritage
We Only use the Finest Materials
We have spent countless hours selecting our vintage leathers, fabrics, sumptuous cushioning and comfort focused design. All our items use only the finest materials we can source and are designed & built by a small team in Greater Manchester, England.
S.W. James – The Worlds Most Comfortable Chesterfields
A Comfortable Chesterfield To Call Your Own
All of our S.W. James products are made perfect with our signature blend of soft, squidgy foam cushioning as standard – in addition to plenty of intricate, no-sag springs that promise premium relaxation. Over the years, we’ve taken the time to perfect our exclusive filling to create a plush seat – carefully blended to add character and comfort to your S.W. James.
Made entirely by hand. The story of every S.W. James begins in our production studios nestled just outside Manchester, in the north-west of England. Each S.W. James is lovingly handcrafted to order by a small and profoundly accomplished team of furniture makers.
Craftmanship
What Makes us British
When you’re building something so symbolic of British culture as the British Chesterfield, it’s only right that every last stitch is perfected right here in the motherland. So, we’re sure you’ll be pleased to know that each S.W. James Chesterfield is designed and manufactured in our Manchester based production studio.
It’s all part of our commitment to making the best handmade Chesterfield sofas in the UK.
Every single element that combines to create an S.W. James Chesterfield is sourced in Great Britain – the exception to this rule being our beautiful leathers, which we obtain from the industry’s best Italian-based tanneries.
This decision allows us to provide the finest, most durable bovine hides for all our British made Chesterfield sofas. The result? A stunning collection of hand-designed, wrapped, and built British Chesterfields, sofas, and chairs that wear the S.W. James name with pride.
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Simply Wonderful Service And Products.
The company has consistently delivered high quality customer support through frequent communication informing me of the delivery and care of the products. They have also maintained a human feel through treating me as a Person and not another number. The quality of the furniture is wonderfully high and every visitor has commented on their finish and comfort....
My Experience Of SW James Was Wonderful
My experience of SW James was wonderful from beginning to end. Their customer service, obvious love of their products and dedication to their business was very apparent and made choosing and purchasing my sofas and the bespoke window seat cushion they designed and produced for me a joy...
I Can't Recommend S W James Highly Enough
I can't recommend S W James highly enough. We've been absolutely delighted with the service from start to finish - professional, transparent and attentive. Warren was so helpful, and either on the end of the phone to answer questions, or would call back very quickly if we couldn't get hold of him straightaway...
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Try our free swatches to experience first hand the quality of our upholstery
Warren
S.W. James co-founder
If you are considering an S.W. James, I feel picking a selection of swatches is the best place to get started. You can experience first hand the quality of our upholstery. If you have any questions, call me on 0161 359 5462 or email us
Why order Swatches
✔ Touch and Feel
To truly understand how inviting our leathers and fabrics are, let your senses explore the textures for themselves.
✔ Colour
To get an accurate sense of our colour range, you need to experience them first hand. (We have been as precise as we can to represent accurate colour on our website, but it's always best to see colours for yourself.)
✔ Wear, Tear & Characteristics
Touch them, scratch them, spill on them. Try out the resilience of our fabrics and leathers for yourself to judge if they right for you.