Burchell Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Chicago, Illinois

4.9(38 reviews)
(312) 733-57282336 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612View on Yelp
Burchell Upholstery - upholstery in Chicago, IL

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4.9
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About Burchell Upholstery

Burchell Upholstery stands out among Chicago shops by combining furniture reupholstery services with an in-house fabric selection, earning a strong 4.9-star rating from 38 customers. Having fabric available on-site means you can see and feel your options in person rather than ordering blind from a swatch card. That combination simplifies the process considerably for homeowners and designers working on time-sensitive projects. Chicago's architecture spans centuries of style, from Prairie School bungalows to contemporary lofts, and access to varied fabric options helps clients match upholstery choices to very different interior contexts.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Fabric Stores

Services & Process

Reupholstery at Burchell covers the full process from fabric removal and frame inspection to new padding installation and finished covering in your chosen material. Because they also operate as a fabric source, clients benefit from a wider selection than shops that only work with a catalog. You can choose from upholstery-grade fabrics suited to everything from formal living room seating to everyday family furniture. The ability to select fabric in the same place where the work gets done reduces miscommunication and makes it easier to match existing decor elements in your home.

Service Area

Burchell Upholstery serves Chicago customers and draws clients from neighborhoods across the city given their combined reupholstery and fabric offerings. Designers and homeowners from surrounding Cook County suburbs also visit when they want hands-on fabric selection. Call (312) 733-5728 to ask about project specifics and any delivery or pickup options they offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the advantage of choosing a shop that sells fabric and does upholstery in one place?
It eliminates a lot of coordination steps. You're not sourcing fabric separately and hoping it arrives in the right quantity or that the upholsterer is familiar with how to work with it. Seeing the fabric on-site also gives you a better sense of how it'll actually look on your furniture before any work begins.
What types of upholstery fabric does Burchell carry?
Upholstery shops that maintain their own fabric inventory typically carry a range of wovens, velvets, linens, performance fabrics, and sometimes leather or vinyl options. The specific selection varies, so calling ahead or visiting with your project details in mind is the best approach. They can also advise on which materials suit your furniture's use and traffic level.
Can I bring in a fabric sample from my home to match or coordinate with?
Yes, bringing reference materials like fabric swatches, paint chips, or even a throw pillow is a great way to make sure the new upholstery works with your existing decor. Upholsterers who also carry fabric stock can pull options side by side with your reference in real time. It's one of the clearest benefits of working with a shop that has inventory on-site.
How do I calculate how much fabric I need for a reupholstery project?
Most customers don't need to calculate this themselves. The upholsterer will measure the piece and account for pattern repeats, seam allowances, and waste when giving you a fabric requirement. If you're bringing your own fabric, sharing the piece dimensions in advance helps the shop give you an accurate yardage number before you purchase.
Does the rating of 4.9 from Burchell mean they work on high-end furniture specifically?
High ratings reflect quality of work and customer experience rather than a specific price tier of furniture. Burchell likely handles a wide range of pieces, from everyday sofas to more valuable antiques. The rating tells you that customers are consistently satisfied with the results, which matters regardless of what you're bringing in.
Is reupholstery a good option for vintage or antique furniture?
It often is one of the best options, since vintage pieces frequently have superior frame quality and proportions that simply aren't found in modern mass-produced furniture. The key is working with an upholsterer who handles the frame carefully and chooses period-appropriate or intentionally contrasting fabric based on your goal. An experienced shop can guide you through both restoration and reinterpretation approaches.

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