Sofas & Sofabeds Edition 1

Sofas & Sofabeds Edition 1

Contents Page Our heritage 4 & 5 Design & manufacturing 6 & 7 Carnaby 8 & 9 2 loft collection Geneva 10 & 11 Salcombe 12 & 13 Padstow 14 & 15 Venice 16 & 17 Cambridge 18 & 19 Accent Chairs & Footstools 20 Mattress & Feet options 21 Alstons accreditations 22 & 23 David Alston Managing Director Alstons Upholstery John Alston Chairman Alstons Upholstery Welcome to Alstons We are proud to present our stunning new collection of Sofas and Sofabeds. Our sofas are made to be more than just beautiful; we make them to withstand all the demands of life. Why? Because Alstons understands that sofas are at the centre of the home. They re the focal point around which life moves, the place where families and friends come together, day after day the spot where people choose to spend their precious free time and we think that s a powerful thing. We believe a truly great sofa is attractive and comfortable and demands to be used every day: a sofa that is made for living. Alstons has dedicated the last sixty years to manufacturing sofas that meet this ideal: sofas that are beautifully designed and upholstered, and built with expert skill from high quality materials. Sofas for Living Our commitment to quality in all stages of our manufacturing process means that our sofas are great looking, comfortable, affordable and ideally suited to everyday life. Our extensive range includes models to appeal to a wide range of customers, from couples investing in their first sofa to families looking for something new. What s more, at Alstons we do everything we can to give you an easy life. We know that our sofas are a reflection of us but also a reflection of you and your lifestyle. That s why we go out of our way to provide you with an impeccable product and an incredible service dedicated to making your life trouble-free. 2 3

Our heritage Leslie Alston c. 1932 The Alstons family have been in the furniture trade for the last 150 years and are very proud of their heritage. Back in 1860, two brothers, William and Ambrose Alston, opened a furniture shop in Sudbury s North Street instead of following the family line into the weaving trade. Master cabinet-makers by trade, the brothers shop quickly prospered, with loyal customers spreading the word about the brothers charming, well-made cabinets. Towards the end of the century they were able to move to Sudbury s bustling Old Market Place, where they opened up a larger shop with cabinet and upholstery making workshops located behind. In 1950 Leslie decided to establish an upholstery manufacturing business on the back of success he had had with upholstery in their original Old Market Place workshop in Sudbury. The factory moved three times within Colchester before settling in Gosbecks Road. Over the next three decades the business expanded under Alan s leadership. During that period it established itself as a major producer of well-engineered upholstery. The Gosbecks Road factory just before opening The official opening at the Gosbecks Road factory in 1964 Sales meeting c. 1955 The business grew steadily and by 1980 it was occupying a number of satellite factories in addition to its Colchester base. Today the fifth generation of Alston brothers, John (Chairman) and David (Managing Director), run the family business and remain at the forefront of the industry. Their values are still the same as they always were: excellent quality, British-made products and steadfastly impeccable service. Hand cutting c. 1950 4 5

Design & manufacturing Design meeting We celebrate thoughtful design. When we sit down to draw, sketchpad open and pencil in hand, we re thinking about lots more than just creating a great-looking sofa. We re thinking about the shapes, sizes and fabrics which are coming into fashion, and those which will always remain classic. We re thinking about quality, and we re thinking about value for money. We re putting ourselves in your shoes and thinking: what sofa would you want? Part of our success has been down to our continual determination and focus on creating Sofas for Living. We take our design inspiration from exhibitions, galleries, textile mills and anything in the world around us that provides us with creative ideas. All of which is channelled into commercial designs with a recognisably British twist. Our skilled craftsmen today The sewing floor today At Alstons we believe strongly in the importance of quality British manufacturing. Our philosophy is quite simple: quality comes first. All our sofas are made-to-order at our factory in Colchester by our team of highly skilled craftsmen. The skill of our people is something of which we re incredibly proud. These are men and women that know their trade inside out: most have trained and worked together at Alstons for years. Skilled craftsmen in the prototype department 6 7

Carnaby Pieces in the range 3str sofa/sofabed 2str sofa/sofabed Snuggler sofa/sofabed Chair Swivel Ottoman, Storage stool Footstool Carnaby 2 seater sofa/sofabed in fabric 4552, scatter cushions in 4102, light feet. Chair in fabric 4552, light leg. 3 Seater sofa/sofabed H 970mm W 1880 D 940mm 2 Seater sofa/sofabed H 970mm W 1680 D 940mm 2/3 Seater sofabed Two fold slatted and webbed metal action. Depth open 2280mm Snuggler/Snuggler bed H 970mm W 1230mm D 950mm Depth open 2250mm Carnaby Snuggler/Snuggler bed in fabric 4551, scatter cushions in 4061, light feet. Ottoman in fabric 4061, light feet. Carnaby Carnaby Carnaby Chair W 780mm D 920mm Carnaby 8 Swivel W 790mm D 860mm Ottoman H 420mm W 990mm Storage stool H 410mm Footstool H 380mm Supplied on glides Carnaby /sofabed in fabric 4557, scatter cushions in 4061, light feet. Swivel in fabric 4061. Carnaby 2 seater sofabed in fabric 4552, scatter cushions in 4102, light feet. 9

Geneva GENEVA Geneva /sofabed in fabric 4983 with small scatter cushions in 4055, dark feet. GENEVA ANNECY GENEVA 2 loft collection ANNECY GENEVA ANNECY ANNECY 3 Seater sofa/sofabed H 960mm W 1780mm D950mm GENEVA 2 Seater sofa/sofabed H 960mm W 1580mm D 950mm Snuggler/Snuggler 2/3 Seater sofabed 2 seater sofa ANNECY bed H 960mm Two fold slatted and W 1120mm webbed metal action. D 950mm Depth open 2280mm Depth open 2250mm Penthouse accent W 740mm D 920mm Swivel W 790mm D 860mm Ottoman H 420mm W 990mm Storage stool H 410mm Footstool H 380mm Supplied on glides 10 Geneva Snuggler/Snuggler bed in fabric 4986 with small scatter cushions in 4056, dark feet. 2 seater sofa Geneva 2 seater sofa/sofabed in fabric 4412 with small scatter cushions in 4046, dark feet. Penthouse accent in 4046, dark leg. Geneva 2 seater sofabed in fabric 4412 with small scatter cushions in 4046, dark feet. 11

KINGSTON Salcombe 2 ZURICH loft collection Salcombe 2 seater sofa/sofabed in fabric 4878 with small scatter cushions in 2160, light feet. Salcombe in fabric 2160, light feet. /sofabed W 2040mm D 990mm 2 seater sofa/sofabed W 1820mm D 990mm Salcombe bed in fabric 4396 with small scatter cushions in 4876, light feet. 2 seater sofa 2/3 Seater sofabed2 seater sofa Snuggler/Snuggler bed Two fold slatted and webbed metal action. W 1350mm Depth open 2280mm D 990mm Depth open 2250mm Chair H 930mm W 1000mm D 950mm Studio accent H 900mm W 850mm D 920mm Swivel W 790mm D 860mm Ottoman H 420mm W 990mm Storage stool H 410mm Footstool H 380mm Supplied on glides 12 Salcombe /sofabed in fabric 4396 with small scatter cushions in 4876, light feet. Studio accent in 4876, light leg. Salcombe Snuggler/Snuggler bed in fabric 2166 with small scatter cushions in 4876, light feet. 13

Padstow 2 loft collection Padstow 2 seater sofabed in fabric 4722 with small scatter cushions in 4212, light feet. Padstow 2 seater sofa/sofabed in fabric 4722 with small scatter cushions in 4212, light feet. 2 seater sofa /sofabed W 1940mm D 990mm 2 seater sofa/sofabed W 1730mm D 990mm 2/3 Seater sofabeds Two fold slatted and webbed metal action. Depth open 2280mm 2 seater sofa Snuggler/Snuggler bed W 1280mm D 990mm Depth open 2250mm October 2009 2009 October Chair H 960mm W 920mm D 950mm Gallery accent H 910mm W 790mm D 940mm Swivel W 790mm D 860mm Ottoman H 520mm W 990mm Storage stool Footstool H 410mm H 380mm Supplied on glides 14 Padstow /sofabed in fabric 2272 with small scatter cushions in 2007, light feet. Gallery accent in 2007, light feet. Padstow Snuggler/Snuggler bed in fabric 4720 with small scatter cushions in 4210, light feet. 15

Venice Venice grand sofa in fabric 2302, large scatter cushions in 2011, small scatter cushions in 2303, light feet. Grand sofa H 990mm W 2295mm D 960mm /sofabed GENEVA 2 seater sofa/sofabed 2/3 Seater sofabeds 2 seater sofa 2 seater sofa H 990mm H 990mm Two fold slatted and W 2080mm W 1880mm webbed metal action. D 960mm D 960mm Depth open 2280mm Chair H 1010mm W 1060mm D 950mm Penthouse accent W 740mm D 920mm Ottoman H 520mm W 990mm ANNECY Storage stool H 410mm Footstool H 380mm Venice in fabric 0308, light feet. Supplied on glides 16 Venice /sofabed in fabric 0308 with large scatter cushions in 0016, light feet. 17

Claremont/Eton V2 Claremont/Eton V2 Cambridge Claremont/Eton V2 Grand sofa W 2250mm D 1010mm Claremont/Eton V2 Claremont/Eton V2 Cambridge bed in fabric 4520 with large scatter cushions in 4810, smokey oak feet. /sofabed* W 2030mm D 1010mm Cambridge in fabric 4523, smokey oak feet. Seat height 480mm 2 seater sofa Snuggler W 1380mm D 1010mm 2/beds Two fold slatted and webbed metal action. Depth open 2280mm Seat height 480mm 18 2 seater sofa/sofabed* W 1830mm D 1010mm Accent H 900mm W 850mm D 920mm Ottoman H 420mm W 990mm *Sofabed depth 970mm, height 1020mm, seat height 520mm. 2 seater sofa Storage stool H 410mm Chair W 1000mm D 1010mm Seat height 480mm Footstool H 380mm Supplied on glides Cambridge grand sofa in fabric 4752 with large scatter cushions in 4222, small scatters in 4640, smokey oak feet. Cambridge accent in fabric 4172, smokey oak leg. 19

Accent Chairs and Footstools Mattress options Crown mattress Feet options Geneva Salcombe Padstow Sofa/sofabeds, Snuggler/Snuggler beds, Chair* and Ottoman ACCENT CHAIRS ONLYStudio, Penthouse & Gallery light foot light leg (supplied as standard) Spring interior mattress with woven damask ticking on a two fold slatted and webbed metal action. Mattress sizes: 2 seater 1800 x 1120 x 100mm 3 seater 1800 x 1320 x 100mm dark foot dark leg Carnaby Sofa/sofabeds, Snuggler/Snuggler beds CHAIR ONLY and Ottoman Pocket mattress (upgrade) Gallery accent in fabric 4212, light leg. Penthouse accent in fabric 4046, dark leg. Studio accent in 4876, light leg. Swivel in 3095. An assortment of compact Accent s and a Swivel complement all models in Loft Collection 2. Mattress sizes: 2 seater 1800 x 1150 x 100mm 3 seater 1800 x 1350 x 100mm The Swivel is also a perfect addition to Carnaby, the Penthouse Accent co-ordinates with Venice and the Studio Accent complements the more classic lines of Cambridge. A choice of a versatile Footstool, Storage stool or an Ottoman are available for all models. 20 For the ultimate in comfort our deluxe, double sided pocket spring mattress has quilted side edges, superior fillings, hand tufted felt washers and luxury ticking. Fully reversible. Snuggler bed mattress (only) Three fold metal action with foam mattress is perfect for occasional use. Footstool in fabric 4396. Ottoman in fabric 4870, light feet. Storage stool in fabric 4212. light foot dark foot Cambridge Sofas/sofabeds, Snuggler, Chair and Ottoman only smokey oak foot antique foot Venice light leg dark leg ACCENT CHAIR ONLY smokey oak leg antique leg Sofas/sofabeds, Chair and Ottoman only ACCENT CHAIR ONLY light foot light leg Mattress size: 1830 x 730 x 60mm *Except Geneva dark foot dark leg 21

Green credentials & accreditation Putting our clients needs first is both in our nature and part of our system, but you needn t take our word for it we have an ISO 9001 accreditation that shows our commitment to quality and continued improvement. ISO 9001 is a quality management system based on a set of eight principles that guides the way Alstons is run, one of which is a strong focus on the client. As well as having systems in place to ensure our clients satisfaction, ISO 9001 pushes us to try and exceed their expectations. We are passionate about design excellence and we show our collections at a number of exhibitions each year, including Interiors UK at Birmingham NEC and the Longpoint Exhibition. In 2014 we were again voted Upholstery Supplier of the Year at the AIS Awards and at the same time presented with the Upholstery Gold Standard award for achieving a high level of quality and service. At Alstons we believe in supporting causes that matter, especially those close to home. That s why we sponsor a wide range of local charities whose work we admire. We are also proud to have donated to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust. Our other accreditations include the Manufacturing Guild Mark, a badge of distinction in the furniture industry. The Guild Mark is awarded to furniture makers who show integrity and care in their craft, innovation in design, commitment to British manufacturing and excellent service to their customers in fact, all the things that we pride ourselves on. Registered Charity Number 1108989 At Alstons, energy efficiency and waste recycling is high on our priorities, from recycling cardboard and plastics used in the supply and delivery of our raw materials, to the recycling of the wood waste which is a by-product of our wood mill. This is stored in a silo and burnt in a bio-mass boiler, generating low pressure hot water, which we use to heat our factory site. Optimising raw materials, whether wood or fabric, is a major concern to us here at Alstons. This is why we have invested heavily in CNC controlled machinery with technologies to eliminate waste in these areas, but still maintain our excellent manufacturing standards. Of the waste we do generate, a large proportion is recycled which ensures it does not go to landfill. We are always striving to become greener and more efficient and our goal for the future is to recycle 90% of our waste. Alstons is committed to reducing its energy consumption, in turn cutting our CO2 emissions. This has been achieved by investing in an energy efficient lighting system with intelligent controls which minimise energy waste in unoccupied areas. Installed and operating on a section of our factory roof is a 50 KW photovoltaic system (Solar Panels). This generates electricity for our own use and also generates an income through the FITS scheme (Feed in Tariff). Soil Association Woodmark and the Forestry Stewardship Council have recognised our efforts to achieve the highest possible environmental standards in our work practices. We have FSC certification, which means all our sofas are made with FSC certified wood. 22 23

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