BBB-accredited, Custom Furniture Works has been a family-owned business for more than 30 years. According to the company’s website, re-upholstery generally takes 2 to 4 weeks. Interested customers should email their name, address, phone number, and details of the project to add their name to a list of future appointments. 6727 Manchester, cfwgibbs@hotmail.com, 314-644-0460.
Fares Interior Furnishings
Fares has been in business for more than 50 years and owned by Jonathan Wilson for the past 20. Wilson worked at Fares while studying to be a museum curator. It was then that he realized that “I really loved restoring antiques more than curating them, so I bought the business,” he says. Fares provides furniture upholstery, refinishing, and repair work, with a specialization in the restoration of antique upholstered furniture. 3276 Ivanhoe, 314-645-3854.
Owner José Gómez, who is originally from Honduras, learned the art of upholstering from his father. Since 2001, he’s built a loyal following in St. Louis for his high-quality workmanship and extensive fabric catalog. Gomez is BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating. For more information, clients are welcome to stop by the store with their furniture or text images to the number provided. 6487 Chippewa, 314-832-8331.
Howard Johnson’s Reupholstery Co. Inc.
After nearly 40 years in business, owner Howard Johnson is a pro with extensive experience in reupholstery. While his business typically accepts commercial projects for the hospitality industry—including current jobs for Union Station and The Old Spaghetti Factory—Johnson is open to working with private clients as well. 9918 Halls Ferry Road, 314-369-1018.
Russell has served the St. Louis area for more than 40 years, offering artistic craftsmanship at reasonable prices. “He’s really good with leather. Nice guy, good service, and easy to talk with,” says interior designer David Kent Richardson. For those interested in seeing his work, check out Russell’s Instagram page above for a range of examples. Call him for quotes on specific projects. 314-630-5282.
Keepsakes Upholstery offers upholstery for all types of projects, including vinyl and leather. To make the process easier on clientele, Keepsakes will visit the client for a free consultation and quote. Free pickup and delivery. 805 Lemay Ferry, 314-638-8700.
Kris Lavaroz, owner of Lazarov Upholstery Solutions, helps make dining rooms look new again. The shop specializes in reupholstering bar stools, dining room chair sets, headboards, and window cornices. For a free quote, clients should email photos to lazarov67@gmail.com. 636-686-0452
Business is expanding for local designer Lucía Landa, who recently introduced a new branch of services for corporate clients. Lucía Landa Upholstery now works with hotels, restaurants, and residences. She’s currently collaborating with Union Station to create custom seating at The Pitch, the new soccer bar. For private clients, The Lucía Landa Collection specializes in antique and vintage Spanish-style furniture—much of which has been reupholstered with Landa’s signature handmade textiles. Clients can reach Landa on her website or browse her offerings on Chairish. 314-560-6755.
Peaco*ck Upholstery & Furniture Co.
The current owner, Steve Hasenbeck, learned the trade as a kid working in his father’s upholstery shop. Hasenbeck is currently accepting private commissions from his home workspace in Oakville. His services include rebuilding, repairing, and reupholstering fine furniture and antiques with more than 100,000 fabric options. Interested customers should contact Hasenbeck via email or phone. peaco*ckupholstery@sbcglobal.net, 314-481-4870.
With clients such as Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Schuler’s Furniture Services accommodates commercial and residential upholstery jobs. According to their website, the company can do everything from repaira small chip in a kitchen table to recover 100 chairs. Alongside the business’ extensive upholstery options, they also offer some onsite furniture repairs and in-shop refinishing. 7165 Beulah Ave, 314-383-5530.
Owner Wayman Howell learned the trade from his father, and has honed his craft over the past 30 years. In 2012, he opened a shop in Belleville. Howell and his team manage custom jobs on both sides of the river, with pickup and delivery options. 3433 Middlebury Way, Belleville, 618-580-0681.
Wittich Upholstery
The upholstery business runs in the family, according to Jim Wittich. His grandfather opened the shop in 1964; it continues to provide custom services to clients throughout the St. Louis area. Wittich offers pickup and delivery for reasonably sized pieces of furniture. An on-site workroom is equipped to create draperies, dust ruffles, pillows, and more. 3211 Ivanhoe, wittichupholstery@aol.com,314-647-6934.
Established in 1893, Zollinger is one of the oldest upholstery services companies in St. Louis. The business offers repair and restoration of fine furniture, antiques, and family heirlooms. The company is also known for its custom-build furniture pieces, including replicas. 4821 Fairview Ave, 314-832-1555.
