The Furniture Specialist

Upholstery Shop in Saint Paul, Minnesota

5(6 reviews)
(651) 771-57071987 Stillwater Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55119View on Yelp
The Furniture Specialist - upholstery in Saint Paul, MN

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About The Furniture Specialist

The Furniture Specialist operates out of Saint Paul with a perfect 5.0 rating, earning strong trust from clients who need reliable reupholstery and repair work on the east side of the Twin Cities. Saint Paul's older housing stock, much of it dating back to the early 1900s, means residents frequently own furniture worth preserving rather than replacing. This shop serves that need directly. With both reupholstery and repair skills in one place, customers across the East Side, Highland Park, and surrounding Saint Paul neighborhoods have a dependable local option.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

The Furniture Specialist provides furniture reupholstery covering the full process, from removing old fabric and replacing padding to selecting and applying new material across sofas, chairs, ottomans, and other upholstered pieces. Their furniture repair work addresses the wooden and metal components, including joint re-gluing, frame strengthening, leg replacement, and hardware fixes. Saint Paul clients dealing with family heirlooms, vintage finds from the antique shops along Grand Avenue, or simply worn-out everyday furniture will find the combination useful. Both services benefit from being done together when a piece has structural issues alongside fabric wear.

Service Area

The Furniture Specialist is based in Saint Paul and serves clients throughout Ramsey County, including neighborhoods across the city from the East Side to Macalester-Groveland. Customers from neighboring communities like Maplewood, Roseville, and South St. Paul also bring work here.

Frequently Asked Questions

I found a great vintage sofa but the fabric is ruined. Is it worth having it reupholstered?
Vintage sofas with solid frames are excellent candidates for reupholstery. Saint Paul has no shortage of great finds at estate sales and antique shops, and giving one new fabric is often far cheaper than buying a new quality sofa.
Can you match fabric to an existing piece so a set stays consistent?
If you're bringing in one chair from a matched set, a good upholsterer can help you find fabric that coordinates closely with the others. Bringing in a cushion or photo of the set helps narrow down the options.
Do you provide written estimates before starting work?
A reputable shop will always provide a clear quote before any work begins. This should cover labor, materials, and an estimated timeline so there are no surprises when you come to pick up your piece.
How do I care for newly upholstered furniture?
Most upholstery fabrics benefit from regular vacuuming and prompt spot cleaning when spills happen. Your upholsterer can recommend specific care products based on the fabric type used on your piece.
Can office or waiting room chairs be reupholstered commercially?
Yes, commercial reupholstery is a practical way to refresh office or waiting area furniture without replacing entire sets. Commercial-grade fabrics designed for heavy use are available and often required for these applications.
What's the typical cost range for reupholstering a standard armchair in Saint Paul?
Costs vary based on the chair's complexity, the fabric chosen, and whether structural repairs are needed. A straightforward armchair in a mid-range fabric typically runs several hundred dollars, with the shop providing a specific quote after seeing the piece.

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