Frank Knighton

Frank Knighton has spent more than four decades specializing in sofas and chairs, with three showrooms in Ilkeston, Derby, and Nottingham. The family-run business pairs in-person shopping with an online catalog: customers can compare upholstery, shapes, and brands at its showrooms, while the website groups fabric and leather designs, corner sofas, recliners, and pieces available for immediate delivery.

The selection includes well-known British furniture brands such as Parker Knoll, Alstons, G Plan, Sherborne, La-Z-Boy, ROM, Hjort Knudsen, and Celebrity Furniture. These labels broaden the range of styles and configurations, from living room suites to mobility chairs. The store also organizes collections and FAQs by material and sofa type, making it easier to narrow down options before visiting a showroom.

Alongside those brands, Frank Knighton makes its own line of handmade sofas and chairs. The company says its upholsterers build each piece to the customer’s specifications, with choices of size, fabric, or leather. This custom-made option differs from the ready-designed collections: it lets shoppers adapt a piece to the room and finish they want rather than choosing only from standard models.

The range extends beyond traditional sofas. It includes sofa beds, L-shaped corner groups, recliners, dining furniture, and riser-recliner mobility chairs. The website also separates ex-display and clearance items, some of which are available for immediate delivery. For shoppers comparing options, this mix of made-to-order furniture and ready-to-go pieces makes it possible to weigh customization against availability.

The three showrooms are spread across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The Ilkeston showroom is on Wood Street by Station Road; the Derby showroom is at Unit 1–2, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8ST; and the Nottingham showroom is at 68 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FP. Derby and Nottingham publish separate contact numbers, while Ilkeston’s general number appears in the practical information.

The company advertises free delivery across mainland UK. That coverage matters to shoppers buying a large sofa outside the three towns where its showrooms are based. Before choosing a model, it helps to compare dimensions, materials, and configurations on the product page, particularly for a recliner, sofa bed, or custom-built design.

Frank Knighton’s appeal lies in bringing several ways to furnish a living room under one business: established brands, its own handmade collection, ex-display pieces, and showrooms where customers can see options in person. The locations in Ilkeston, Derby, and Nottingham anchor its regional presence, while the online catalog lets shoppers review a wide range of sofas, chairs, and solutions for different rooms from home.