King Upholstering

Upholstery Shop in Rochester, New York

(585) 254-5020100 Lorimer St, Rochester, NY 14608View on Yelp

About King Upholstering

King Upholstering in Rochester, New York brings together furniture reupholstery and antique expertise, making it a destination for customers with older or historically significant pieces. Rochester has a number of established neighborhoods like Park Avenue, Corn Hill, and East Avenue where older homes contain vintage and antique furniture that owners want to preserve rather than replace. Combining antique knowledge with upholstery skill means the shop understands how to work with period construction methods and delicate materials. This makes King Upholstering particularly well-suited for restoration work that a standard upholstery shop might not be comfortable tackling.

Services

Antiques
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery at King Upholstering covers a broad range of pieces, with particular attention given to antique and vintage items that require special handling. Antique restoration work might involve preserving original wood finishes, sourcing period-appropriate fabrics, or replacing hand-tied spring systems using traditional methods. Modern pieces are handled as well, from everyday sofas to dining chair sets, with fabric selection guided by durability and style. Customers with family heirlooms, estate purchases, or Victorian-era parlor furniture will find this shop's dual expertise especially relevant.

Service Area

King Upholstering serves Rochester and the broader Monroe County area, with easy access from historic neighborhoods and suburbs alike. Antique dealers and collectors from Pittsford, Webster, and Penfield regularly bring pieces to Rochester-based restoration specialists. The shop is also within reach of customers from the Finger Lakes region who are looking for restoration-level upholstery work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can antique furniture be reupholstered without losing its value?
It depends on the piece and the approach taken. Using period-appropriate fabrics and preserving original construction methods, like hand-tied springs or horsehair padding, tends to maintain or even enhance value. An upholsterer with genuine antique experience will know which elements to preserve.
What fabrics are appropriate for Victorian or early 20th century furniture?
Traditional options include wool damask, velvet, brocade, and tapestry fabrics that reflect the design sensibilities of the period. If period accuracy isn't a priority, many of these patterns are available in more durable modern weaves that mimic the look while offering better wear resistance.
How do I know if an antique piece is worth the cost of reupholstery?
A skilled upholsterer or antique dealer can help you assess whether the piece has significant value and whether the restoration cost is proportionate. Even pieces with modest monetary value are often worth restoring if they carry sentimental meaning or have solid structural bones.
Do you work with estate sale or auction pieces?
Many upholstery shops that specialize in antiques regularly work with buyers who have acquired pieces at estate sales, auctions, or through inheritance. These clients often need an honest assessment of the piece's condition before deciding how much to invest in restoration.
Can you match the original fabric pattern on an antique piece?
Exact matches are rarely possible for very old fabrics, but experienced upholsterers can often source historically appropriate alternatives that are visually consistent with the original design. Bringing in any original fabric remnants, even small scraps, gives the best chance of finding a close match.
What's the difference between antique restoration and standard reupholstery?
Standard reupholstery focuses on replacing worn materials with new ones to refresh a piece. Antique restoration goes further, often involving structural repairs to aged frames, replacement of traditional filling materials like horsehair, and sourcing fabrics that respect the original period and design intent.

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