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Dee Cee Upholstery & Interiors

4.9

429 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday 09:00–13:00
  • Sunday - Closed

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Apr 2020

About

We would like to introduce you to Dee Cee Upholstery and Interior’s World of Comfort.
Established in 1978, we are one of the South’s leading experts in Upholstery and Rise and Recline Mobility Chairs.
Partner in Dee Cee Upholstery, Derek Caplen, became the youngest master Upholsterer in the UK at the tender age of 21, and by the age of 43 he had become the youngest Fellow of the Association of Master Upholsterers for his outstanding contribution in training young people, and dedication to the A.M.U. and Soft Furnishers.
As suppliers of award winning, quality Rise and Recline Mobility Chairs, we are acknowledged experts, recommended by occupational therapists, physiotherapists and healthcare professionals, and are approved specialist suppliers to local councils and the NHS.
We have also won local and national awards for exceptional customer service.
We are experts in quality Re - upholstery, we cover the Southampton and surrounding locations. A service that will leave you sitting comfortably.

What we do

  • Upholstering

  • Furniture repair and restoration

  • Disability and mobility

    • Powerchairs
    • Rise and recline chairs
  • More Services

    • antique re-upholstery
    • re-upholstery
    • upholsterers

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Dining chairs refurbished
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From our first enquiry to completion of re-upholstering our six dining chairs, we received helpful advice on selecting the fabric, clear pricing and Terms. The chairs were collected, with our consent, sooner than originally planned and returned in an excellent condition, to our complete satisfaction within 48 hours. Dee Cee is a well-known business and has been used by other members of our immediate family.
David in Southampton Posted on 04/07/2021 , work completed 02/07/2021
The trader replied (on 09/07/2021)
Our customer in Bassett Southampton was Recommended to us by his brother , (who we have twice re-upholstered his Parker Knoll suite twice ) the six chairs were extremely good quality made in the 1970s and had a upholstered seat with a center back panel . The fabric chosen for the job was a soft coloured green dralon, the chairs were stripped to the bare frame and re-upholstered with the latest specification fire retardant high density foam, and delivered back within two days .
Had 4 dining chairs recovered
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Would really recommend DeeCee upholstery. A fantastic job was carried out recovering my dining chairs. They had a great selection of materials available to choose from, but helped narrow the selection down for me to make choosing easy and simple. They also offer a stain protection and collected and dropped off my chairs to my house, which was really helpful. Great customer service and a very professional job, will definitely be using again.
Caroline in Southampton Posted on 12/07/2021 , work completed 12/07/2021
The trader replied (on 15/07/2021)
Hi Caroline thank you for your review, as your chairs were 30 years old they were in need of stripping back to the frame and re- upholstered. It is nice to hear your comments about great customer service and that we have done a professional job .
Reupholstery of sofa
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Derek and team have been a pleasure to deal with. We have had an old M&S sofa (24 years old) re-upholstered to an amazing standard, it looks better than new. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is second to none. It was a 2 week turnaround and they kindly provided chairs for us to use in the interim period. I would thoroughly recommend Dee Cee upholstery and will be returning in the future.
Julie in Hampshire Posted on 06/09/2021 , work completed 26/08/2021
The trader replied (on 14/09/2021)
Thanks Julie for a superb review on the re-upholstery and recovery of your sofa bed. As you now know your sofa bed is now as good as new and we always try and go the 'extra mile ' You also mentioned our free to use courtesy chairs for you to use whilst your furniture is in our care. regards Derek Caplen F.A.M.U. ( FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MASTER UPHOLSTERERS & SOFT FURNISHERS )
Suite overhaul
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A full overhaul and recovering of a three piece suite, restoring it to the same brand new condition as when we bought it nearly twenty years ago. Done quickly within the time estimated and delivered when agreed. The whole process from original visit to delivery went very well. They also supplied furniture for us to use whilst the job was being done. Cost was very similar to a big national company, so it was good to go local.
Stephen in Southampton Posted on 05/12/2021 , work completed 22/11/2021
The trader replied (on 07/12/2021)
Hi Stephen thank you for an excellent review, having re-upholstered and not just recovered your sofas and chairs we are sure that your three-piece suite will last another 20 years. Which I am sure that you agree gives you great value for money. Since 1978 we have always gone the extra mile by providing our customers with "courtesy chairs "to use whilst your furniture is in our care, and you are left sitting comfortably.
Excellent good quality work
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I had a stool top re-upholstered. Nicely done and no doubt will last a lifetime.
Joe in Hampshire Posted on 11/12/2021 , work completed 10/12/2021
The trader replied (on 17/12/2021)
Hi thank you for your positive review , you brought in a round stool top which you had made your self . We up-upholstered your stool top with the best quality fire retardant high density foam ,you chose a burgundy red chenille that we self piped to the top edge . Regards Derek F.A.M.U & S.F ( FELLOW OF THE ASSOCIATION MASTER UPHOLSTERERS & SOFT FURNISHERS )
Excellent.
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Two, three seater sofas reupholstered. Found exactly the right fabric for us. Did the job when they promised and on time. The result is superb. Excellent in every way.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 08/02/2022 , work completed 08/02/2022
The trader replied (on 12/02/2022)
Mike and Eve were customer of ours 15 years ago as they were so pleased with our previous re-upholstery service and excellent finished job we were the obvious choice My partner Karen helped them to choose the perfect fabric from over 150 pattern books in our showroom. Our customers opted to have their sofas and box ottoman together with tailor made arm caps protected with insurance backed anti stain warranty.
Excellent trader
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We had an old chair for reupholstering we were given excellent advice, a prompt service, free delivery on completion and now have a beautiful piece of furniture that came reasonably priced. Derek at Dee Cee certainly knows his stuff and his workmanship is excellent. I can't praise him enough.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 30/11/2022 , work completed 29/11/2022
Wonderful repair and re upholstery work on Grandfather chair
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From the moment I contacted Dee Cee upholstery about the chair I felt it was in great hands. The chair was picked up and returned in 10 days having had a full tradition repair fitting of its age and it was reupholstered in a material from the huge range the company has to offer. I’m just so pleased with the work
Customer in Southampton Posted on 26/05/2023 , work completed 09/05/2023
The trader replied (on 14/07/2023)
It felt good that our customers trusted us with their antique grand father chair , which needed a complete new seat using double cone springs to be fitted and the fillings were traditional , horse hair ,cotton felt and calico lining etc. They chose a fabric that was the same design and colour which brought the finished chair back to it's former glory .
Excellent service
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Derek came to my house, I chose a fabric, he gave me a quote, checked the material was in stock and took the two settees away a few days later, leaving me two arm chairs to use in the meantime. The reupholster was completed within two weeks to an exceptionally high standard. I would not hesitate in recommending Dee Cee Upholstery to anyone who needs reupholstery.
Lesley in Hampshire Posted on 10/02/2023 , work completed 09/02/2023
The trader replied (on 14/02/2023)
The 2 sofas were nearly 30 years old and very good quality they had loose covers on. They were in need of re-upholstery as opposed to recovery, our customer also wanted full arm caps which were self-piped in the same material as the sofas. The seat cushion interiors were replaced with medium-density foam cushions and were wrapped in polyester and stockinet lining. We are very pleased that Lesley appreciated that our work was to a very high standard and that she would have no hesitation to recommend us to anyone who may require our re-upholstery service
They’ve excelled again!
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I recently left a review for work carried out by Derek and his team to re-upholster our office chair and our 3 piece sweet cushions and supply a new mattress for the sofa bed. So outstanding was the work that we decided to get our oak dining room chairs re-upholstered too. We picked them up today. First class work again and carried out very quickly. Even though the pattern of the hard-wearing covers was not critical for placement matching on each chair, Derek matched placement for all of the cushions for our chairs and they look stunning in our dining room … Derek also treated the cloth with a product to protect against soiling … an extra bonus … thank you for restoring our furniture … if it’s real craftwork you need and at a reasonable price, look no further … brilliant!
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 25/04/2024 , work completed 25/04/2024
The trader replied (on 22/05/2024)
Our customer from Hedge End was so pleased with the work carried out recently that they decided to have their dining seats re-upholstered . Their comments if it's real craftwork you need and at a reasonable cost look no further brilliant ! Was nice complement to read. Thank you for your continued business ,the team at Dee Cee Upholstery
An upholsterer who takes great pride in doing his work to an exceptionally high standard.
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We had a sofa bed and two armchairs that needed new seating cushions plus a new mattress for the sofa bed. Also an office swivel chair that needed reupholstering. All the pieces were of good frame quality. Derek was very knowledgeable and clearly took great pride in his work having received numerous awards. Nevertheless Derek was approachable and gave us reasonable quotes. We also visited his shop in Southampton to chose the material for the work. The work was carried out in a reasonable period of time and was delivered to us today. Amazing! The old office swivel chair is now as new having been re-padded and covered to a very high quality. The mattress fits perfectly and is very supportive and comfortable with a zip fasening to enable removal of the cover for laundering … great thinking. All of the seating cushions have been meticulously re-padded and covered so that the lines on the tartan cloth we chose are coordinated and match perfectly at the edges etc. … superb craftmanship. We would thoroughly recommend Dee Cee Upholstery for providing a very high standard of care and attention and at a reasonable price … it is very hard to find, these days, small business tradesmen who take great pride in applying their expertese and skill in restoring furniture to its former glory but Derek is one of them. Thank you.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 10/04/2024 , work completed 10/04/2024
The trader replied (on 22/05/2024)
This review was one of the most comprehensive received so far , and really shows what can be achieved using all our skills as master upholsterers. When we covered the high quality mattress interior we decided to fit a long zip so that it could be removed easily by our customer for cleaning as and when required . We thank you for your kind comments in this excellent testimonial . Derek and Karen and the team at Dee Cee Upholstery
Good work and quick.
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To reupholster a leather arm from a stressless chair. Very good match up and a very satisfactory job was made. Very pleasant people to deal with.
Customer in Posted on 10/03/2024 , work completed 08/03/2024
The trader replied (on 13/03/2024)
Whilst this was only a small job if it is important to our customer its important to us. 5 star review for customer service quality and value
Top quality service and upholstery work
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Derek and his team were of great help and their skills have left us with virtually new furniture which will last years.
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 25/07/2024 , work completed 25/07/2024
The trader replied (on 08/08/2024)
Our customer from Pooks Green in Marchwood had a Parker Knoll 2 seater sofa and matching arm chair. Together with a Celebrity rise and recline chair re-upholstered in matching Chenille. We also applied anti stain protection with 5 year insurance backed guarantee. Our customers were so pleased with the end result, they said that they would welcome any potential customers to view our work in their home.
Highly Recommended
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Company reupholstered 4 dining chairs, this has been to an exceptional high standard. We are very pleased with them, done to a higher standard than expected. We can thoroughly recommend this firm for their prompt attention and excellent service.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 26/02/2025 , work completed 06/02/2025
The trader replied (on 17/03/2025)
Dining chairs, this has been done to an exceptional high standard. We are very pleased with them, done to a higher standard than expected. We can thoroughly recommend this firm for their prompt attention and excellent service. The 4 x dining chairs were in need of re-upholstering not just recovering. The backs of the chairs were buttoned. The fabric chosen was a cream faux linen. We also applied anti stain protection (a product similar to Scotchgarde). Thank you for your business.
Great service and Quality
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I have used Dee Cee a number of times over the years, from buying an Ottoman to having a piece of furniture restored. Today I went to the shop to buy some foam for a problem in my car!! Each time all the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable, but more importantly the workmanship has throughout been first rate. I have no hesitation in recommending Dee Cee to anyone.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 12/02/2025 , work completed 12/02/2025
The trader replied (on 24/02/2025)
This review states the fact that no job is too small. If it’s important to our customer it is equally important to us. As the old adage goes “small is beautiful ” Thank you for your business in this 5 star review. Customer service 5 ***** Quality 5 ***** Value 5 *****
REPAIR
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I have used Dee Cee Upholstery before for upholstery work, and always found their work to be top-notch; and I recently decided to try them on a repair job on the frame of a dining room chair that had become wobbly and needed serious attention. Friends had said that all was needed was to insert screws into the loose joints, but fortunately I decided to ask Derek what he would do, and he said that, for a proper job, one would need to disassemble the chair and replace the dowels of the joints. I am so happy I went to him: they did a fantastic repair to the chair and now I am sure that it will last for years + he even, at my request, replaced the chair leg pads, which I was very grateful for, as I am so tired of doing this myself with stick-on felt pads that usually come off after a few months. At Dee Cee Upholstery, they do it properly with screw-on felt pads, and this was a great discovery for me.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 24/01/2025 , work completed 16/01/2025
The trader replied (on 03/02/2025)
Our existing customer from Southampton brought in an antique dining chair from a set of six. The back of the seat had to be stripped out to the frame for us to gain access to the base frame and replace the broken dowels. We also fitted corner blocks for added strength and support.
High quality craftmanship, courtesy and value
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Dee Cee upholstery are a pleasure to deal with, providing a very high standard of craftmanship and excellent value. Our much loved 1950s utility mark sofa and Parker Knoll chair are look fantastic and looking once again good as new. They are greatly superior to anything new we could buy new at equivalent cost. Our family have been using Dee Cee for more than 25 years. Long may their amazing service and craftsmanship continue.
Customer in Posted on 24/11/2025 , work completed 31/10/2025
The trader replied (on 08/12/2025)
We have offered our re-upholstery service to our customer for over 25 years so we must be doing something right.
Excellent service
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The seat cushions on my bed settee were getting tired and needed to be replaced. I washed the loose covers and took them them to Dee Cee Upholstery to be refilled. As I no longer drive, I took the bus which was very easy as the bus stop is practically outside the shop. I was given a very competitive price for the work, and was told that the finished cushions would be delivered free of charge. As the shop was recommended to me, I was happy to pay in advance to save paying on delivery. I was especially grateful that the refilled cushions were delivered, I would never have managed them on the bus and that saved an expensive taxi fare. The work was completed ahead of the agreed date, and the cushions delivered as arranged with no issues. I am really happy with the work done. Now I need to get my armchair done, and will be going back to Dee Cee Upholstery in due course.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 18/02/2026 , work completed 17/02/2026
The trader replied (on 23/02/2026)
Our customer from Shirley was recommended to us. Sheila wanted a really firm cushion which she chose after trying different densities from our Goldilocks Room. We look forward to your return for your other cushion. Thank you for your business.
Reupholstered two large sofa cushions
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The original cushions for our sofa were too soft. We visited DeeCee on a personal recommendation and were advised by Derek - the owner - on the best type of cushion filler for the job. We have just picked the cushions up and put them back in place - they are perfect. We are very pleased with the job and result and will recommend this company. Courteous, Polite, knowledgeable, efficient - and a great result Thank you to DeeCee
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 19/01/2026 , work completed 19/01/2026
The trader replied (on 16/02/2026)
On visiting our showroom we invited our customer to our goldilocks room and tried various cushion densities and decided on our sandwich foam, which has a firm foam in the middle and softer foam on the top and bottom. Thank you for your positive review.
Two fireside chairs
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I have two Cintique fireside chairs I inherited from my parents. They were in an exceptionally bad state after 72 years of constant use. Dee Cee have recushioned and reupholstered them and they are now as good as new. I received very friendly, courteous and punctual service.
Customer in Southampton Posted on 29/01/2026 , work completed 27/01/2026
The trader replied (on 16/02/2026)
The chairs were completely stripped out and re-upholstered. We used fire retardant foam. The showood frames were stripped and re-polished. The fabric chosen was a Burgundy Velvet and the backs were buttoned. Our customer joked they should last another 72 years.
Very satisfied customers
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We had 2 armchairs & 1 sofa, very shabby and uncomfortable, re-upholstered. They came back to us looking like new and very comfortable. The service was very friendly, prompt and efficient. Nice to be backing a family business which cares for it's customers and takes pride in the work it does.
John, Hampshire Posted on 26/03/2015 , work completed 26/03/2015
Excellent job
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Company very friendly and extremely helpful. Did a super job.
Jane, Hampshire Posted on 28/01/2015 , work completed 28/01/2015
Brilliant job.
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As usual, Dee Cee Upholstery provided an excellent service. I phone with an urgent request at lunchtime, by 6pm the job had been done, and done well. I recommend Dee Cee Upholstery very highly and would use them again without hesitation.
Nadine, Hampshire Posted on 29/05/2015 , work completed 29/05/2015
Amazing craftsmanship
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I had a 100 year old foot stool & slipper chair covered. Very delicate work with buttons & beading but the look amazing. Thank you
Shirley, Hampshire Posted on 14/05/2015 , work completed 14/05/2015
Job well done
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Our daughter returned from uni with an office chair in such a state it was not allowed in the house. Dee Cee worked their magic on it, now we fight over who is to use it! Superb all round service right from our first visit to the showroom to the final delivery of the chair.
Tim, Hampshire Posted on 29/10/2016 , work completed 29/10/2016