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U P H O L S T E R Y

Master Craftsmen Lee has over 45 years experience working in high end upholstery.

Having started his upholstery journey at the age of 16, he went on to work for the prestigious Albert E. Chapman of London. During his time here, Lee worked on a number of Royal Estates including Windsor Castle, St James’ Palace and Buckingham Palace.

Over the years Lee has built a team of very talented people who share our views on the importance of tradition and hand made quality.

Lee and his team upholster our antiques and create all of our bespoke seating from start to finish. The team are on hand to work with you to develop and produce the perfect seating to suit your project.

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F U R N I T U R E

David is a Yorkshire based second generation furniture maker and restorer. He has built up a fabulous team of talented makers and french polishers that live for tradition.

Davids eye for detail has made him one of the leading conservationists in the North of England. Working on numerous national trust properties and city landmarks.

He and his team work with us to restore our antiques before sale and create our ever expanding product selection. Davids team also work with us to help develop bespoke designs for clients where they take your idea and turn it into reality.

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B L A C K S M I T H

Sam is a Yorkshire based award winning blacksmith with a passion for the traditions of the craft.

A career highlight for Sam was being awarded 1st prize at the World Forging Championships held at Stia, Italy in 2015.  In 2017 Sam returned to the competition as a member of a British team where he once again received 1st prize.

Sam’s work is grounded in the historic tradition of blacksmithing yet aims to produce work modern in its conception, with highly considered detailing to highlight the inherent qualities of the forging process.  An in depth knowledge of the craft provides Sam with a wealth of techniques to draw upon whilst creating his work.  This knowledge is why we work with Sam as he creates incredible products for us while also being on hand to develop bespoke designs for clients. From tables to staircases nothing is too much of a challenge.

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O P E R A T I O N S

Geena has been working for TallBoy and FORM since 2021 behind the scenes making sure the whole operation runs smoothly. Her interest in design and interiors gives her a great eye for what works and is here to help you put together the perfect pieces for your project. Geena will be the main person working with you, monitoring progress, organising installations and liaising with our manufacturers to keep you updated along the way.

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O W N E R

Matt has spent the last decade building his first business TallBoy Interiors into a well recognised antique supplier to private individuals and designers all over the UK as well as clients in Europe and America. During this time Matt has developed a number of great relationships with talented modern day craftspeople inspired by tradition and this is what has lead to the creation of TallBoys bespoke arm FORM which is all about using these incredibly talented people to create Matts own designs as well as working with you to create bespoke one off items or multiple pieces for your project.

Matts passion for design and history means he is always on the hunt for new and interesting antique pieces which he sources from the UK and Europe. These combined with his attention to detail in our bespoke range means you can trust his choices to help create a truly unique interior in your home or commercial project.