ABOUT US

Stockbridge  Seats are  CUSTOM  made exclusively  by Herbert  &  Ellison Upholstery. 
Mick Herbert and Matt Ellison have over 50 years experience in the upholstery trade. Having worked together on and off for 15 years, they decided to join forces in 2015 and Herbert & Ellison Upholstery was founded. In response to customer demand for custom designed motorbike seats, they wanted to make a lasting impression with clients all over the UK so they decided to launch their very own brand 'Stockbridge Seat Co' in July 2017. 

​Highly skilled in both traditional upholstery and modern motor trimming, Matt and Mick will turn their hand to pretty much any project, in fact they like the challenge of figuring out a car or bike they've not come across before, and often work on custom build projects where foam and patterns need to cut from scratch. Both are extremely passionate about their trade, and take pride in delivering work to an exceptionally high standard and ensuring first class customer service at all times.  

Based in the picturesque market town of Stockbridge, Hampshire, we are ideally located to service customers from Andover, Romsey, Salisbury, Winchester and across the south of England, although we also welcome work from all over the country. 
MATT ELLISON
Upon leaving school, Matthew joined his family upholstery business, Family Repair Service, in Andover, Hampshire as an apprentice, while also studying an NVQ in Engineering. He then went to work for the Ducal pine furniture company as a lead upholsterer, responsible for training and overseeing the soft furnishings department, during which time he gained another NVQ in Training, enabling him to teach new staff.
In 1998 he returned to Family Repair Service, later becoming a Partner in the business before leaving in 2015 to set up Herbert & Ellison.
 
​Matt has extensive knowledge of motor trimming and has worked on a huge variety of marques old and new, but he is especially passionate about motorbike seats as he loves the variety of the work.  Matt particularly enjoys the more intricate and creative demands of his job, and has a great eye for detail, and knows just how to add the finishing touch to a custom bike seat.
MICK HERBERT
Mick can happily boast The Queen’s Flight as part of his prestigious repertoire of Aircraft Trimming, although his particular speciality is interior restoration of classic and vintage cars. Mick ran his own business The Old Trim Shop for many years, before joining forces with Matt.
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As a dedicated and professional craftsman, he can ensure that your individual requirements are delivered to the highest possible standard. Understanding the importance of keeping styles original is paramount, and his devotion to detail is second to none. With his wealth of expertise he can advise on the best materials or leather to use, to reflect the age and style of the vehicle. He also has extensive experience in bespoke designs, including seat sculpting (lowering or generally changing the style). Not only does Michael have comprehensive knowledge of all makes and models of cars, he can also boast extensive skill of marine, helicopter and light aircraft restoration.

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Our prices depend on your individual requirements, and there are so many determining factors, it's best to get in touch and discuss exactly what you need....