Our Services
Expert furniture restoration services specializing in reupholstery, refinishing, and traditional caning techniques. We focus on mid-century and Danish furniture while expertly handling all styles.
Reupholstery
Specializing in the restoration of mid-century and Danish furniture
Expert upholstery & reupholstery of mid-century and Danish furniture, including iconic pieces like the Eames Lounge Chair and Papa Bear Chair. Custom upholstery with period-appropriate fabrics, plus foam replacement and full residential and commercial services.
Danish Cord
A Nordic Legacy originated in 1949 by Hans Wegner
Specialized re-cording and reweaving of Danish corded and rattan furniture from the 1940s-1960s.
Caning
Handwoven Cane Restoration for Iconic Mid-Century Furniture
Refinishing
Wood refinishing and period-accurate finishes
We refinish mid-century and Danish chairs and sofas in all types of finishes, including natural, stains and lacquer. From high gloss to matte, we bring out the natural beauty of wood with period-accurate restoration.
Premium Fabric Collections
We carry entire fabric collections from the industry's most respected designers and manufacturers.
Robert Allen
Kravet
Maharam
Lee Jofa
Beacon Hill
Design Tex
Bergamo
Schumacher
Ralph Lauren
Our fabric designers come to your home or business with a vast selection of fabrics, and we provide pickup & delivery for a simple, easy and fun upholstery experience!
Mid-Century Icons We Love
Some of our favorite upholstery projects are the greatest mid-century & Danish furniture pieces.
Adrian Pearsall 2000-S Sofa
Adrian Pearsall
Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Charles & Ray Eames
Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman
Hans Wegner
Barcelona Chair & Ottoman
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Cesca Chair (B32)
Marcel Breuer
Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen
Pierre Paulin Groovy Chair (F-580)
Pierre Paulin
Hans Wegner Rope Folding Chair
Hans Wegner
We not only refinish tables, chairs & buffets, we also provide expertise in matching your new fabric to the wood.
Mid-century icon
The Era of the Eames Lounge Chair
Introduced in 1956, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman distilled craft, comfort, and industrial precision into a single quiet silhouette that still reads as contemporary decades later. At Mod Restoration we treat these pieces as important design objects: we preserve original proportions, repair structure where age and use demand it, and renew upholstery and cushions with materials chosen for long-term performance.
Every chair tells us when it was made, often before we open it, from its label, cushion construction, clip hardware, and how it was originally assembled. Knowing the era is the difference between a respectful restoration and an expensive mistake. Mismatched parts or shortcuts can stress veneers, seams, and mounts in ways that show up months later.
Herman Miller produced the chair across multiple eras, visible in labels, clip hardware, cushion builds, and shock-mount details. Understanding those differences is essential to restoring the chair faithfully and addressing the mechanical issues these chairs often develop over time.
Iconic Designers We Work With
We specialize in restoring furniture from the greatest mid-century modern designers.
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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?
How do I select fabrics or leather?
How much does reupholstery cost in Brooklyn or NYC?
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.