International Upholstering Co

Upholstery Shop in Medford, Massachusetts

(781) 395-3005, Medford, MA 02155View on Yelp
International Upholstering Co - upholstery in Medford, MA

About International Upholstering Co

International Upholstering Co is located in Medford, Massachusetts, a city directly north of Boston along the Mystic River. Medford has a strong mix of longtime homeowners and newer residents, many of whom have inherited or purchased quality older furniture that still has structural life in it. The city's proximity to Somerville, Malden, and Arlington means this shop draws customers from a wide urban and suburban base. With a Medford phone number and a focus on furniture reupholstery, it's positioned as a working-class-friendly shop that prioritizes craft over flash.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

International Upholstering Co focuses on furniture reupholstery for a range of residential pieces including sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, ottomans, and recliners. Their work includes removing old coverings, assessing and updating internal support structures like springs and webbing, replacing worn foam or padding, and applying customer-selected fabrics. Recliners and mechanism-based furniture require extra care during disassembly to ensure the functional parts work correctly after the fabric is replaced. The shop likely has experience with both modern furniture construction and older American and European styles common to the Greater Boston area.

Service Area

International Upholstering Co serves Medford and the surrounding Greater Boston communities. Customers from Somerville, Malden, Everett, Arlington, and Winchester regularly use shops in this area for reupholstery work. The location off major Middlesex County routes makes it a practical stop for people coming from both the city and the suburbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you reupholster a recliner without affecting the reclining mechanism?
Yes, upholstering a recliner requires careful disassembly to preserve the mechanical parts, but experienced shops do it regularly. The key is working with someone who's handled recliner mechanisms before, since the reassembly needs to be precise for the chair to function correctly.
Do upholstery shops in Medford typically offer fabric samples to take home?
Many shops allow you to take swatches home so you can compare them against your walls, floors, and other furniture before committing. It's a good practice because colors look different under natural light than they do in a shop with fluorescent lighting.
How much does it typically cost to reupholster a two-cushion sofa in the Greater Boston area?
Prices vary depending on fabric choice, the condition of the frame, and local labor rates, but a two-cushion sofa in the Boston area often runs between $800 and $1,800 for standard fabric. Leather or performance fabric and heavily worn frames can push that number higher.
Can I supply my own fabric for a reupholstery job?
Most shops accept customer-supplied fabric, though they may charge a small cutting fee and won't warranty the fabric itself since they didn't select it. Make sure you buy a bit more yardage than estimated, since some cutting waste is unavoidable.
What happens if the frame is damaged when you open up the furniture?
A good shop will call you before proceeding if they find structural damage that wasn't part of the original quote. Minor repairs to joints or corner blocks are usually included or added at a small cost, while major structural issues might change the overall project scope.
Is there a difference in quality between reupholstering locally versus ordering online?
Local shops give you direct control over fabric selection, the ability to inspect the work before you take it home, and someone to call if there's ever an issue. Online reupholstery services require shipping furniture, which adds risk, cost, and inconvenience that most local options avoid.

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