Gertie's Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in North Anson, Maine

(207) 635-3562390 New Portland Rd, North Anson, ME 04958View on Yelp

About Gertie's Upholstery

Gertie's Upholstery is located in North Anson, a small village in Somerset County that sits near the confluence of the Carrabassett and Kennebec rivers. It's a deeply rural part of Maine where craftsmanship and self-reliance still go hand in hand. The shop works with both antiques and everyday furniture reupholstery, which reflects the kinds of pieces you find in homes throughout this region, including inherited heirlooms and sturdy older chairs that have plenty of life left in them. It's a shop that fits its community.

Services

Antiques
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Antique upholstery restoration at Gertie's involves careful attention to original construction techniques, from retying hand-tied springs to sourcing fabrics that suit the age and style of the piece. Standard furniture reupholstery covers the familiar household items, sofas, chairs, headboards, and window seats, with customers selecting from fabric samples in a range of weights and textures. The shop pays attention to details like welting, trim, and button placement that affect how the finished piece looks and holds up over time. Cushion rebuilding with fresh foam or batting is a common add-on.

Service Area

Gertie's Upholstery serves North Anson and the surrounding Somerset County communities, including Anson, Madison, and Embden. Customers from the upper Kennebec Valley and surrounding rural areas regularly seek out the shop for antique restoration and furniture reupholstery. The location is central to the small communities spread throughout this part of western Maine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Gertie's Upholstery work on very old antique pieces with unusual construction?
Antique restoration is one of the shop's specialties, and older construction methods like hand-tied springs and tacked webbing are familiar territory. It's always a good idea to bring the piece in for an assessment before committing to a project.
Can Gertie's help me choose a fabric that looks period-appropriate for a Victorian antique?
Yes, fabric selection for antiques involves more than just picking a color. The shop can guide you toward materials that suit the era and style of the piece, whether you want something historically accurate or a sympathetic modern interpretation.
How do I know if an antique chair frame is worth saving before paying for reupholstery?
A quick hands-on check of the joints and legs usually tells the story. Solid hardwood frames with tight joinery are almost always worth restoring, while pieces with structural cracks or replaced parts may need a more involved assessment.
Does the shop work on inherited furniture where the history of the piece matters?
Absolutely. Many customers bring in pieces with family significance, and the shop treats those projects with appropriate care. It helps to share what you know about the piece's history so the restoration can reflect that.
Is North Anson far from Skowhegan for drop-off and pickup?
North Anson is about 20 miles from Skowhegan, a straightforward drive through the Kennebec Valley. Many customers from Skowhegan, Madison, and surrounding towns find the trip easy and worthwhile for quality restoration work.
Can Gertie's Upholstery restore a piece that has both fabric and wood elements, like a settee with exposed wood trim?
Pieces with both upholstered and wood elements are common in antique furniture. The shop handles the fabric and padding work, and can advise on whether the wood portions need refinishing from a separate woodworker before or after the upholstery is done.

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