Every piece is stripped to the frame, rebuilt with care, and upholstered to honor the original design.

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Reupholstery & Custom Upholstery

Specializing in the restoration of mid-century and Danish furniture

Mod Restoration specializes in expert reupholstery and restoration of mid-century modern and Danish furniture, preserving the original design intent of each piece. Whether you're looking to reupholster an Eames Lounge Chair, restore a Hans Wegner Papa Bear Chair, or update a vintage heirloom, our process focuses on correct proportions, precise seam work, and historically accurate materials. Every piece is stripped to the frame, rebuilt as needed, and upholstered with the same level of craftsmanship used in its original production.

We work with premium fabrics and leathers from leading textile houses, offering guidance on durability, yardage, and material selection to ensure long-term performance. Based in our Brooklyn workshop and serving clients nationwide, we provide white-glove shipping and handle both residential and commercial reupholstery projects. If you're searching for expert furniture reupholstery near you or nationwide restoration services, Mod Restoration delivers museum-quality results built to last.

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Our process

Careful work at every stage.

Strip to the frame

Each piece is taken down to its foundation so we can properly assess its structure, materials, and condition.

Rebuild with integrity

We repair and rebuild what is necessary using methods and materials that support the original design.

Upholster with precision

From seam placement to cushion shape, every detail is executed with discipline and accuracy.

Finish with care

The final piece is refined, inspected, and prepared for delivery with the level of finish it deserves.

What we offer

Built around your piece

All Reupholstery

We provide residential & commercial reupholstery for any type of furniture, in any fabric. While we focus on mid-century and Danish furniture, we expertly reupholster all types of modern, traditional, baroque and art deco furniture.

Mid-century and Danish furniture expertise
Modern, traditional, baroque and art deco
Residential and commercial services
Any fabric type and color

Custom Upholstery

We don't just reupholster your furniture, we build it too! Are you looking for a custom sofa, banquette, chair, ottoman or bed? Create quality custom furniture that fits your space and style.

Custom sofas and banquettes
Custom chairs and ottomans
Custom beds and headboards
Designed to fit your space and style

Foam Replacement

Put the padding back into your seat cushions. We replace and repair sofa and chair cushions, pillows, foams, and casings.

Sofa and chair cushion replacement
Pillow and foam repair
Casing restoration
Comfort restoration

Iconic furniture

Pieces we restore

Explore designers and silhouettes we work on most often—each piece links to fabric-forward detail pages.

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Adrian Pearsall

Adrian Pearsall 2000-S Sofa

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Barcelona Chair & Ottoman

Marcel Breuer

Cesca Chair (B32)

Charles & Ray Eames

Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Arne Jacobsen

Egg Chair

Hans Wegner

Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman

Pierre Paulin

Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair (F-580)

Eero Saarinen

Saarinen Womb chair

Selected work

Mid-century restorations

Before, making-of, and after—the same careful sequence we apply to custom projects.

Egg chair in Sorensen leather

Egg chair in Sorensen leather

Wegner CH25 Chair Danish Cording

Portfolio

Projects & special projects

Editorial stories from the workshop—full narratives on the projects index; one-of-a-kind commissions under Special Projects.

EditorialProjectsBefore-and-after stories, designer context, and process notes.Open projects

CommissionsSpecial projectsCustom and unusual pieces—jump to the dedicated section on the projects page.Go to special projects

Reupholstering The Modern @ The MoMA Museum

Barcelona & Tugendhat Chairs

Mies van der Rohe, 1929

Rope Folding Chair

Hans Wegner

Papa Bear Chair

Hans J. Wegner, 1951

Prefer to browse everything in one place? The projects gallery filters by category and highlights commissions alongside editorial work.

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Ready to restore your piece?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What furniture restoration services does Mod Restoration offer?

We offer reupholstery, custom upholstery, wood refinishing (as part of a reupholstery project), Danish cording, cane and rattan. We also offer foam replacement for cushions.

How much does it cost to reupholstery my chair or couch?

For a seamless process, please click the Get a Quote link and follow the steps. For many of the classic furniture pieces, you can get an instant quote and select fabric.

How do I select fabrics or leather?

If you're using the Quote Form, you can select fabrics there. Otherwise, you can browse through our vast collection of mid-century classic fabrics on Fabrics and Leather and order it online. If you're doing a reupholstery project with us, you can ship the fabric directly to us. Otherwise, you can ship it to the location of your choice.

How much does reupholstery cost in Brooklyn or NYC?

Reupholstery cost depends on the piece, the amount of fabric required, and the condition of the frame and springs or webbing. A single accent chair typically starts around $800 in labor plus fabric, while a full sofa ranges from $2,000 to $5,000+ depending on complexity. We provide a written estimate before any work begins. Request a free quote here.

Is it worth reupholstering a sofa or chair?

For well-built furniture — especially mid-century pieces, Danish modern designs, antiques, and family heirlooms — reupholstery almost always preserves more value than replacement. The frames on iconic pieces are typically built to last a century, while modern mass-market sofas rarely last fifteen years. Reupholstery also lets you choose exactly the fabric, color, and detailing you want.

How long does reupholstery take?

Most projects take about six weeks from approval to delivery. Complex pieces, multiple services (i.e. reupholstery & refinishing) tufted work, or fabric back-orders may extend the timeline. Rush service is available for an additional fee.

Do you pick up and deliver?

Yes. We provide pickup and delivery throughout the New York City tri-state area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, northern New Jersey, and Fairfield County, CT.

Can I supply my own fabric?

Yes. We're happy to work with COM (customer's own material). We'll let you know how much yardage you need and any considerations for the specific piece.

Do you reupholster antique or vintage furniture?

Absolutely. While we specialize in mid-century and Danish modern, we regularly reupholster Victorian, art deco, traditional, and antique pieces. Our team includes craftsmen experienced with horsehair stuffing, hand-tied springs, and other traditional construction methods.

Do you work with interior designers?

Yes — we work with designers throughout New York City and the tri-state area on residential and commercial projects. Contact us about trade pricing.