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Tamsin Driver winner of 2026/7 Guild of Traditional Upholsterers Challenge Trophy
We are incredibly proud to announce that Tamsin has been awarded the 2026/27 Guild of Traditional Upholsterers Challenge Trophy! As an applicant, Tam submitted a portfolio of work for assessment and consideration by fellow Guild members.
To have her work reviewed by such an exceptionally talented and respected group of master craftsmen and craftswomen, and to be chosen as the winner of this prestigious award, means the world to us.
This is a truly special achievement, and a testiment to the dedication and skill that have gone into making it happen. A very well-deserved achievement indeed!
Country living magazine
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Superb job transforming an old drop-end sofa into an elegant piece of furniture. Despite the challenges of lock-down, communication was always timely. The quality of work was outstanding and I would not hesitate to use Perkins and Gibbs again or recommend them to anyone. A pleasure to deal with.“
Hannah Hill
AMAZING SERVICE AND UPHOLSTERY Libby and Tam create wonderful furniture giving new life to the pieces that we didn't want to be without, but no longer worked in our homes as they were. They listened to what I wanted andhad such a fantastic range of options for fabric etc which ensured they could help us to make good decisions. The work is of exceptional quality and only outshined by the service they deliver. Could not recommend highly enough
Mrs H Eaton
EVEN BETTER THAN NEW Very impressed with the quality restoration of my nursing chair, which was beautifully mended and recovered to an incredibly high standard.
Summer love
“just wanted to write a few words about my experience at Perkins and Gibbs Upholsterers. From my first interaction they were friendly, helpful, honest and realistic. My wing chair belonged to my mother and needed a complete recover and in the end a new seat. what a wonderful transformation it was. Their workshop is AMAZING and the standard of their work is second to none. what a pleasure to find passionate crafters. A wonderful experience from start to finish.Thank you”
Emma Hammond