Wood & Cloth Shop

Upholstery Shop in Grafton, Ohio

(440) 926-3388498 Main St, Grafton, OH 44044View on Yelp

About Wood & Cloth Shop

Wood and Cloth Shop in Grafton, Ohio brings together antique dealing and furniture reupholstery in a combination that makes a lot of sense for anyone restoring older pieces. Grafton is a small town in Lorain County with a rural character that attracts people who appreciate craftsmanship and older furniture with a real history behind it. Having antique expertise alongside upholstery work means customers aren't forced to choose between preserving a piece's original charm and making it comfortable again. It's a niche that serves estate sale buyers, collectors, and homeowners inheriting family furniture equally well.

Services

Antiques
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery at a shop like this goes beyond standard fabric swaps. Working on antique pieces requires an understanding of historical construction methods, including hand-tied spring systems, horsehair padding, and period-appropriate fabric choices. Customers can bring in Victorian parlor chairs, mid-century modern sofas, or older wooden-framed settees and expect the shop to handle them with appropriate care. The antique side of the business also means access to vintage fabrics, trim, and decorative details that a general upholstery shop might not stock.

Service Area

Wood and Cloth Shop operates out of Grafton, serving customers throughout Lorain County and the surrounding rural and suburban communities. Towns like Oberlin, Wellington, Elyria, and even further-reaching collectors from the greater Cleveland area make the trip for specialty antique and upholstery work that's hard to find closer to the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you reupholster an antique chair without ruining its value?
It depends on the piece and how the work is done. For most antiques meant for everyday use, thoughtful reupholstery actually preserves and increases practical value. For museum-quality collector pieces, you'd want to consult an appraiser before making any changes.
Do you use period-appropriate fabrics for antique restoration?
Shops that specialize in antiques often stock or source fabrics that match historical styles, including brocades, damasks, and velvet options appropriate to specific eras. If authenticity matters to you, ask specifically about period fabric sourcing when you bring the piece in.
What's the process for restoring a chair with both wood and fabric damage?
Wood repairs generally come first, since the frame needs to be solid before fabric work begins. Once joinery is tight and any cracked or broken parts are addressed, the upholstery process can proceed. A shop that handles both in-house can coordinate this more smoothly than one that only does fabric work.
How do you price antique reupholstery compared to standard furniture?
Antique work typically costs more because it requires additional time, specialized knowledge, and sometimes harder-to-source materials. The complexity of older construction methods also means more labor hours than a modern piece of similar size.
Can I buy antique furniture from the shop and have it reupholstered at the same time?
Shops that combine antique selling with upholstery work often offer this as a package. You pick out a piece from their inventory and have it customized to your fabric preferences before taking it home. It's a convenient way to get a finished, ready-to-use antique.
Is it possible to match the fabric on one antique chair to another I already own?
Matching fabrics exactly is difficult unless the existing material is still in production. However, a skilled shop can usually find a very close match or a complementary fabric that looks intentional rather than mismatched. Bringing the existing piece or a fabric sample helps enormously.

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