Unique Furniture

Upholstery Shop in Harvey, Louisiana

(504) 367-22682300 4th St, Harvey, LA 70058View on Yelp

About Unique Furniture

Unique Furniture operates out of Harvey, Louisiana, just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans. The West Bank has a long tradition of craftspeople who know how to work with older, well-built pieces, and this shop fits right into that culture. They handle furniture reupholstery, art restoration, and general furniture repair, making them one of the few local options that can address both the fabric and the structural integrity of a piece in one visit. If you've got a family heirloom that needs serious attention, this is the kind of shop worth calling.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Art Restoration
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery here means stripping a piece down to its frame, replacing worn padding or springs, and applying new fabric or leather chosen by the customer. Art restoration work typically involves cleaning, stabilizing, and carefully repairing damaged frames or canvas elements on decorative pieces. Furniture repair covers a wide range of structural issues, from wobbly chair legs and broken joints to cracked wood and damaged hardware. The combination of these three services means a customer can bring in a damaged antique and leave with something that's both structurally sound and visually restored.

Service Area

Unique Furniture serves customers in Harvey and throughout the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. They're also convenient for residents of Marrero, Westwego, and Terrytown. New Orleans customers who don't mind the short bridge crossing often come here too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you restore furniture that has water damage from a flood or storm?
Water-damaged furniture can often be restored depending on how long it was exposed and how the frame is constructed. A shop with repair and restoration experience can assess warping, mold, and fabric damage to determine what's salvageable. Harvey's location in Southeast Louisiana means local craftspeople are no strangers to flood-damaged pieces.
How do I choose the right fabric for a reupholstery project?
The right fabric depends on how the piece is used, whether pets or kids are involved, and the style of your home. Most shops will show you samples and guide you toward durable options like performance fabrics for high-traffic pieces or more delicate textiles for decorative furniture. Your shop can also help you match period-appropriate materials for antiques.
Do you work on art frames as well as furniture?
Art restoration services typically include work on ornate or damaged frames, which often require woodworking, gilding, or careful finishing to bring back their original appearance. Some shops also address canvas or decorative surface issues. It's worth calling ahead to describe your specific piece so they can confirm their scope of work.
How long does a typical furniture reupholstery job take?
A straightforward chair or small sofa can take one to two weeks, while larger pieces or those requiring significant structural repair may take three to four weeks or longer. Custom fabric orders can also add time if the material isn't in stock. Ask about the current queue when you drop off your piece.
Is it worth reupholstering an old sofa instead of buying new?
If the frame is solid hardwood and the piece has sentimental value or was originally well-made, reupholstery almost always makes more financial sense than buying a comparable quality new sofa. Mass-market sofas often use lower-grade frames that won't last as long as a restored original. A shop can evaluate the frame and give you an honest cost comparison.
Can furniture repair fix a broken recliner mechanism?
Many repair shops can address mechanical issues in recliners, including replacing broken handles, cables, or the reclining mechanism itself. It depends on whether parts are still available for your model and how severe the damage is. Calling with the brand and approximate age of the recliner helps the shop give you a better answer upfront.

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