Good Questions: Bklyn or Dwntwn Upholsterer for My Danish Cutey?

Hello AT,

I have a Danish Modern chair who would like very much to have its cushions reupholstered by knowledgeable hands.

I've already obtained some great dark gray Ultrasuede and would like to find a good and not overly-expensive upholsterer to do the work.

Any recommendations? Ones in Brooklyn or lower Manhattan would be especially convenient.

Thanks much - E

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Dear E,

All of our recommended upholsterers are admittedly not in the right area for you except the Furniture Joint, which is East Village. This is worth a call.

Anyone else?

Comments (19)

I used Lore decorators from your list to re-do 2 mid-c chairs -- they come to your home, give an estimate, and if you choose to proceed, come pick up the item a few hours later -- and finished the work a week earlier than scheduled. They were terrific!!!!

posted by Frank on 2006-04-18 10:37:01

For loose, simple cushions like that a good seamstress can do the job---someone who does pillows, curtains, etc. and most likely for less than an upholstery shop.

posted by modkatie on 2006-04-18 11:39:52

I had a chair reupholstered at The Furniture Joint a few months ago. They did a really great job though it was a bit pricey even though I provided the fabric as well. I felt safe leaving it in their hands.

(Not design related but I just have to say: the owner is dreamy handsome and seemed equally as nice, professional, and fair as he is attractive).

posted by Katie on 2006-04-18 11:55:03

I have a similar chair that was badly broken in a move, and (based on tips from this site) took it to the Furniture Joint. They did a terrific job. I was very happy with the whole experience, and would use them if I ever wanted to re-upholster.

posted by JC on 2006-04-18 12:01:36

The upholsterer at Las Venus on Stanton Street did a great job with my danish modern furniture. His name is Carlos.

posted by T on 2006-04-18 12:05:02

Katie, I got an estimate at The Furniture Joint, and isn't the owner so cute and nice? I told my single girlfriend to find something to reupholster in case he was available! Hee.

posted by Fiona on 2006-04-18 12:08:56

i used ray murray. they did a great job.

posted by cocobean212 on 2006-04-18 12:51:13

I've used that shop that has been in Dumbo longer than "Dumbo" has been in Dumbo. They did an excellent job, but not cheap. I'd call and get a price from them.

posted by Julianna on 2006-04-18 15:22:02

I love Roy Rudin: 212-967-2611. He's at 545 8th Ave. in the 30's. He's the go-to guy for the NYC film industry; reasonable prices and very fast in case timing is ever an issue. Nice guy, too.

posted by sweet t on 2006-04-18 15:36:17

I have a chair need to be worked(need new spring, too) and thinking about The Furniture Joint for quite sometime. Now I'm so encouraged to pay a visit nway(thx to Katie & Fiona).

posted by MaryQ on 2006-04-18 17:33:53

Fiona, glad I'm not the only who noticed! I felt funny writing that but he was so gosh darn dreamy I couldn't resist!

MaryQ, you should definitely check him, uh I mean the store, out.
: )

posted by Katie on 2006-04-18 18:44:32

I don't have a chair, but am now interested in going to Furniture Joint as well ;)

posted by hanifa on 2006-04-18 20:37:50

I'm have the same problem, but my chair is in perfect shape, it's just the cushions have horrid covers. The box pillows I've seen are never the right size, so reupholstery it is. I can't find a slip cover that fits the box shaped cushions, and I can't imagine going to a furniture store for an upholstery job is the most economical solution. Wouldn't they just subcontract it out?

So if there are suggestions for an inexpensive option, I'd love to hear them.

posted by wordy on 2006-04-18 21:00:39

Lore Decorators? Are you kidding? They screwed over my interior designer and I met another one at a party who had the same problem. They might have done right by you, but they seem to have a problem with consistency. I guess if you want to press your luck, they would be the people to go to though.

posted by dean on 2006-04-18 21:12:05

you mentioned BKLYN

There's two places in Park Slopethat I wonder about

Three Peddlers at the corner of Seventh Ave and Lincoln,
and another at the corner of Fifth Ave and 2nd or 3rd St

They both *look* good, but I haven't had any upholstery needs to check them out . . .

No hot lads at either, that I know of . . .

posted by guido on 2006-04-19 09:58:52

Patty, who used to work with Barry at General Nightmare on Columbia St, has a shop on Van Brunt St. in Red Hook and does upholstery. Unfortunately, I can't remember her last name or the name of her shop, but it's about 2 doors down from Hope& Anchor on Van Brunt St. She does good affordable work.

Love the chair by the way. I have a couch that's very similar.

posted by aaa on 2006-04-19 12:26:02

omigod
good one aaa!

I'm pretty sure that's Patty that used to have the super keen retro furniture shop on Lafayette St below Houston.
She's got mad skills, and plenty of experience on chairs like the chair pictured...

posted by guido on 2006-04-19 13:33:34

We have the same chair and are not having a problem with the uphostery but are looking to find where we can get a replacement for the springs (plastic covered loop springs) that are underneath the bottom cushion.

posted by Joe on 2006-05-04 10:35:50

I got such a kick out of the girls' comments that I sent this link to Furniture Joint. Matthew (a.k.a. dreamy handsome owner) wrote back and said, "Hi Sara, suddenly I'm feeling kinda good today, thanks matthew." Sorry, I didn't ask if he's available...

posted by Sara on 2006-05-17 14:43:26