Upholstery Pros in New York City to Help You Refurb Used Furniture

Whether you frequent online estate auctions or scour thrift shops and antique stores looking for your next great find, there are times when you run across a beautiful upholstered furniture piece with good bones but it needs some extra care to bring it back to its original glory. Other times, furniture with superb style just doesn’t match your color palette.

If tackling major do-it-yourself projects just isn’t your thing, or restoring used and antique furniture is a bit much for your skill set, having some professional options to consider is always helpful. If you’re thinking you don’t have an inkling about where to begin, though, we’ve got you covered.

Check out the following list for some of the highest rated businesses in the New York City area specializing in refurbishing used upholstered furniture. Some of these businesses offer an array of upholstery fabrics to choose from as well.

Bronx

Broadway Upholstery, 5682 Mosholu Ave., Bronx, NY 10471;
(718) 543-1450; www.broadwayupholstery.com

This business based in The Bronx offers both residential and commercial services. They can tackle everything from the reconstruction of frames to hand tying coil springs. Inquiries are welcome via email through the firm’s website.

Brooklyn

J&C Custom Upholstery, 193 Irving Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237; (718) 381-0431; www.jcupholstery.com

This small business offers a full array of custom services with an emphasis on upholstery. In addition, they offer custom made furniture and wood refinishing. Inquiries are welcome through the J&C Custom Upholstery website.

Nesco Upholstery & Design, 5726 1^st Ave., Floor 2, Brooklyn, NY 11220; (718) 927-4492; www.nescoupholstery.com

Nesco Upholstery & Design provides one-stop shopping for upholstery fabrics and services. The business also offers a downloadable guide filled with tips and tricks for making the most of your furniture investments on their website.

Reup Fabrication Design, 333 Vandervoort Ave., Brooklyn, New York; (718) 790-0125; hcreupdesign.com

Formerly HC Reup, this company provides a full array of reupholstery services for all types of furniture whether your refurb project requires fabric or leather. They also make slipcovers to protect fabrics. Quotes are available through the Reup Fabrication Design website.

Manhattan

Reupholstery NYC, 135 W. 26^th St., New York, NY 10001; (347) 699-3349; www.reupholsterynyc.com

Reupholstery NYC works with all types of upholstery materials ranging from fabrics to leather. The business also specializes in projects requiring cushion, pillow, and headboard upholstery repairs. Free estimates are available through the Reupholstery NYC website.

Zarin Fabrics, 72 Allen St., New York, NY 10002; (212) 925-6112; www.zarinfabrics.com

Here you can pick out the perfect fabric and have your furniture items completely refurbished all in one place. Bespoke decorative pillows are also one of the other services offered by Zarin Fabrics. Inquiries are welcome via their website.

Queens

Oscar Deco, 100-06 Northern Blvd., Corona, New York 11368; (718) 779-7495; www.oscardecoinc.com

Oscar Deco is full-service family-owned company specializing in all types of furniture restoration and repairs including upholstery. The business offers cost estimates though photo and form submission on the Oscar Deco website.

Staten Island

Fix My Furniture, 2866 Willard Pl., Union, New Jersey 07083; (973) 454-2987; www.unionfurniturerepair.com

While this business is based in Union, New Jersey, it also serves Staten Island and parts of Manhattan. In addition to reupholstering both fabric and leather furniture, they can also refinish any wood that needs to be freshened or updated. A contact form is available on the firm’s website.

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Written by:

Pamela Siegel

March 3, 2023     Updated 01:06 PM

As a freelance writer, Pamela Siegel covers lifestyle topics ranging from antiques and collectibles to interior design and everything around the home. Her work appears on The Spruce where she shared tips and research as the site’s antiques expert for many years. She also writes for House Digest, Kovels Antique Trader, Worthpoint, and Mashed. In addition to penning thousands of articles for online resources and print-based pubs, Siegel authored several books including “Warman’s Costume Jewelry” and “Buying & Seling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay.” She also shares her expertise with other magazine writers along with doing television, radio and podcast interviews. As often as possible, Siegel loves shopping flea markets and estate sales for her next great find, home decorating, foodie pursuits, and exploring the world on cruise ships.

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