Global retailer to open new premises in Chichester

Global furniture retailer Timothy Oulton has announced the acquisition of Sofa Workshop and customers will receive 25 per cent off 'for a limited time'.

Customers will be able to visit the Chichester showroom at 7 West Street or online at sofaworkshop.com.

Tim Oulton, founder and creative director, said: “I am very excited to bring our global design capabilities and creative passion to Sofa Workshop.

"We manage the entire process in-house, from perfecting leather hand-finishes in our own tannery and hand-dyeing natural fabrics, to product design, production, and customer service.

"Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton customers can expect a focus on innovative design, exceptional quality and genuine attention to every last detail. I am looking forward to bringing our energy and expertise to the brand.”

Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton will feature a new collection of 100 handcrafted sofas, 'tailor-made in unique finishes' and 'offered in more than 500 sizes and configurations'.

A spokesperson said: "[They are] all designed around the demands of modern life and made to order, one-by-one using simple tools and time-honoured techniques.

"The collection will be complemented by carefully curated lighting and cabinet ranges."

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