Company

Gabriella James Chairmakers

32 Shad Thames, SE1 2YL, London, GB

About Gabriella James Chairmakers

Gabriella James, Chairmakers (formerly Cheeky Chairs), is a boutique collection of truly bespoke dining chairs & bar stools made to order to perfectly complement your home. Named after my children, the new brand captures the ethos and core values of our family business as it celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2022. From our workroom in the heart of rural Kent, our designer chairs and bar stools are hand crafted using sustainably sourced wood, natural upholstery materials and the finest quality designer fabrics to create truly unique items of furniture for your home.

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Anna Upshall 19 October 2024, 18:25

Gabrielle James Chairmakers made two bar stools for my new kitchen. The product is amazing - height bespoke to fit my high breakfast bar; fabric that perfectly goes with my overall kitchen design and favoured style, wood picked to match our new wooden floor and the oak breakfast bar, sturdy, hard wearing and looking fantastic. Also extremely comfortable with good back support- which was important for me. The service provided by Gabrielle James Chairmakers is also outstanding. Felicity came to the house with samples, promptly send me a quote and then returned with finished products on time six weeks later. I would highly recommend the company for both product and service. All of the family love the stools and use them.

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Helen Smith 02 August 2024, 14:42

This British company is highly recommended for classic and stylish designs (I have the Ella chairs and Turner bar stools) that you can put your spin on with bespoke fabrics. I was impressed with the high end and personal service, right down to the aftercare kit (which came with a chocolate treat!), and I am delighted with the quality and the way my living space looks and feels. Thank you!

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Yulia 19 June 2024, 18:32

Very pleased with the purchase of two bespoke chairs for our kitchen island. The ordering process was flawless, Felicia was absolutely brilliant answering questions and guiding me through all possible options. The outcome is two gorgeous chairs that are comfortable and pleasure to look at. The chairs were delivered in person by Felicia’s lovely daughter along with care instructions, spare parts and paint. We have been renovating our house for over five years now and dealing with Gabriella James Chairmakers was an absolute pleasure. Thank you!

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John Pappachan 11 May 2024, 19:02

Although Gabriella James is not cheap this is because the fabrics, manufacturing, finishing, customisation, service, customer experience, communication, promptness of delivery and the personal delivery by Felicity is simply irresistibly excellent. The finished product is a fabulous addition and focal point to our new kitchen. I could not recommend this firm more highly

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Consumer 07 February 2024, 22:08

Nothing is too much trouble for this great British company in the pursuit of delivering a great quality product. My choice of fabric, trim and even the production of anti-macassar’s were all considered, and an unstinting wealth of advice offered to me, all designed to leave me with the chairs I had hoped for and needed. My thanks to you Feliciity and to your team for your care, consideration, and attention to detail. It’s a rare combination in today's world and is most definitely worth it.

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Diana Chappell 15 December 2023, 01:13

My kitchen has been transformed by my four Luxury Ella Bar Stools. They look absolutely stunning, they are incredibly comfortable to sit on and I’m over the moon with them. The whole process was so professional and stress free, thanks to Felicity and I would 100% recommend Gabriella James.

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EBS, Gloucestershire 01 May 2023, 04:33

When we boldly changed the colour of our kitchen after 20 years, the barstools had to go. Endlessly searching the internet, I thought we would never sit down again - until I discovered Gabriella James Chairmaker. With charming help from Felicity, I became the proud owner of three bar stools which are the right size (HxWxD), the exact paint colour, upholstered in the fabric I wanted; the perfect finishing touch to our shiny new kitchen. Thank you Gabriella!

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Ned Salter 07 March 2023, 19:31

I have just completed a full renovation of a flat in Battersea, and I can safely say my experience with Felicity/Gabriella James has been the best part of the project. The four Ella bar stools are fantastic quality and impossibly chic. Our interaction with the company was so professional, and honestly our stools are the only item in the flat to arrive in time! Thank you!

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Mrs Davidson 05 January 2023, 02:34

I completely adore my bar stools made by Gabriella James. This is a wonderful family-owned business and the customer service and attention to detail is fantastic - a really personal experience, with beautiful furniture. My barstools are fully customised with my choice of fabric and pain colour. Felicity even hand-delivered the bar stools herself just days before Christmas. I’ve worked with a number of furniture and interiors companies and cannot recommend Gabriella James enough.

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Steph Norrish 03 November 2022, 21:42

We are delighted with our bespoke Ella bar stools - they are beautifully made and the whole process from beginning to delivery (by Felicity) was seamless. Apart from looking fantastic they are also extremely comfortable. An excellent company.

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Justine Stringer 03 November 2022, 04:31

I am thrilled with my Turner stools as are the rest of my family. The jewel-like button cushion is beautifully upholstered & the craftsmanship on the turned legs remind me of all the great British furniture makers I learnt about in furniture history at university. I love them.

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Gemma Simmons 06 October 2022, 18:29

From start to finish the service was exceptional – Felicity, the Founder and Director, was friendly, helpful with quick to answer any queries I had. Felicity even hand delivered the chair herself – all the way to Sheffield! The chair is beautifully made and upholstered. It’s very comfy and a pleasure to look at, and I’m sure it’ll be in the Simmons-Ellis family forever more. I would highly recommend purchasing from Gabriella James Chairmakers if you want quality and style. Worth every penny.

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LK 30 September 2022, 22:44

We are so pleased with our James Bar Stools! We chose our own fabric so they match our kitchen perfectly. They are so well made and best of all incredibly comfortable. We couldn't be happier!

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Mel 26 April 2022, 17:51

Super happy with our new bar stools, they are heaven! Fantastic service from Felicity and her team throughout. Not only do they the stools look great but they are seriously comfy!!

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KH 21 March 2022, 18:58

We recently bought a bespoke Ella barstool for our kitchen and chose a fabric with a large print. Felicity was brilliant at answering questions on how they would site the placement of the pattern on the stool and the end result is stunning. We are so delighted with it. Production was very speedy and it was delivered in person by Felicity. It has been lovely to deal with such a well run small business who clearly have great attention to detail and really care that their customers are happy. Many thanks!

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Nichola 26 February 2022, 19:59

We recently purchased 3 bar stools for our island and are delighted with them. They are very comfortable, fit perfectly with our kitchen and I am sure will be enjoyed for many years to come. I was particularly impressed with the personal service when they were delivered by Felicity herself. I would highly recommend these chairs!

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Emma Payne 09 February 2022, 22:45

The service throughout was very good. Their attention to detail was of the highest standard. Delighted with my chairs and highly recommend

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Deborah Barfield 07 February 2022, 17:17

Following installation of a new kitchen all that was needed were three bar stools for the island. I searched high and low for the perfect product and finally discovered Gabriella James, a bespoke family business. Felicity was able to answer all of my requirements regarding the height, colour and shape of the barstools and the chairs were covered in a beautiful stain proofed fabric of my choice. The stools were delivered just before Christmas in person by Felicity. Spare feet pads and wood stain were supplied and complete care instructions. It was a delight to do business with Felicity - she is full of enthusiasm and nothing is too much trouble.

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Margaret Sharp 05 December 2021, 14:25

Having recently purchased eight bespoke chairs from Cheeky Chairs, we are delighted to recommend this small but exciting company to anyone who is looking for a unique, personal buying experience. From meeting Felicity for the first time, to sitting around our table on our new chairs, we have been delighted with both the journey and the finished product. Try them! You won't be disappointed...

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eldon groovers 26 November 2021, 04:51

I had been looking for kitchen bar stools for years and never found any that were stylish, hard-wearing and comfortable. Felicity was a pleasure to deal with and the finished stools look even better than I thought they would - they really make the room and are so much more comfortable than any others I have tried. Thank you so much, you deserve to do really well. Sally