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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.

The S.W. James Team

We're here to help

We appreciate ordering your handmade Chesterfield or vintage sofa is a very personal decision, and we know you’ll have questions before you decide on an S.W. James of your very own. We’re here to help at every step – working closely with you throughout each part of the production process to ensure you’re 100% happy with your new S.W. James when it arrives in your home.

We’re a passionate team, and we love to talk about our Chesterfields and vintage sofas; so, if you have questions prior to placing your order, or at any point during production, just ask. You’ll always talk directly with Warren or the other business founders.

Call Warren and the team today for a friendly chat.
(If the office is closed, please leave a short message – including your name and contact details – and we’ll return your call as soon as possible)

0161 359 5462

Or email Warren and the team by clicking here

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Come and experience how comfortable our Chesterfields really are! If you would like to visit our new shop, please contact Warren to book an appointment.

Customer Reviews:

Full of character

Distressed Vintage

Our vintage leather is a rustic, natural, full grain leather with a subtly distressed surface. This finish gives a rugged touch to any Chesterfield covered. Bringing out the natural beauty of the thoughtfully selected hides.

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Soft and natural

Our finest leathers

This, beautiful leather is our very finest leather. It is distinctive due to the fact the carefully selected hides are in their most natural state. These natural features add individuality and personality to the finished chesterfield.

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The old aged look

Hand rubbed antique

The S.W. James antique leather is a fine, but incredibly resilient leather. It can be found on all our traditional antique look chesterfields in four bold and moody shades that lend a real character to the piece they adorn.

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Learn more about our vintage leather

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Learn more about our rustic leather

Clubman is a beautiful half-grain leather with a soft, waxy feel and a gently distressed look full of character. A resilient finish protects against marks and scuffs, making it as practical as it is handsome. It’s a more polished, uniform alternative to our vintage leathers—ideal for those who love the lived-in look, but with fewer natural markings.

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Burlington is a deluxe, half-grain pigmented leather with a smooth, supple finish and a naturally refined air. Gently buffed for a more even appearance, it retains its rich, organic character beneath a cleaner, more composed surface. Perfect for those seeking something a little more refined and less rugged than our vintage and rustic leather ranges, it’s hardwearing, handsome, and quietly sophisticated—with select shades offering a subtle two-tone depth.

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Learn more about our antique leather

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Looking for a different colour or material? Our suppliers stock hundreds of options, so please feel free to contact us with your ideas.
We'd be happy to help you find the perfect colour or finish should you have something different in mind.

Contact us on info@swjames.com or via the contact us page with your request.