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The 6 Best Upholstery Wellington Companies

An old furniture could have holes, stains and faded colour all over it. You don’t have to throw it away though — here we featured the best upholstery Wellington companies to breathe back life into it.

If the wood is in a good condition without damage anyhow, reupholstering it would do the magic. From old and worn, it can be new and vibrant again with the design of your choice.

With this guide, we have done the research so you can have your chairs, sofas, ottomans, squabs or cushions fixed right away. So, here are the best upholstery Wellington companies!

1)  Living Room

Living Room's Homepage

BEST FOR  Expert Upholstery Services
SERVICES Domestic and Commercial Upholstery, Restoration, Lundia Shelving, Cushions, Curtains, and Blinds
WEBSITE https://www.livingroom.co.nz/
ADDRESS 65 Kaiwharawhara Road, Wellington, New Zealand
CONTACT DETAILS

+64 4 473 9030

OPERATING HOURS Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 5pm

Saturday: 9am – 12pm

If you need to refresh and reupholster your sofa or armchairs, Living Room is an amazing choice! With expert craftspeople, they can repair everything, from the bare frame right up to the upholstery.

There’s a wide range of beautiful, high-quality fabric to choose from depending on what you want. And should your desired fabric not be there, the staff will find it for you.

Take a look at their website. The before and after gallery page can blow your mind!

Without a doubt, Living Room is one of the best upholstery Wellington companies you can go to. Oh, I almost forgot, if you need bespoke chairs, they can produce and make them for you too!

Highlights

  • Stunning restoration or repair makeover!
  • Expert craftspeople
  • Wide selection of beautiful, high-quality fabric

Customer Reviews

One customer, Rachel Gargan wrote on Google Business:

“Wonderful experience recently working with the Living Room . I had a footstool of my Grandmothers that I wasn’t sure if it was worth repairing. They gave me good advice, an affordable quote, and the work was completed to a high standard. I am thrilled with my footstool and now consider it a family heirloom. Thanks team.”

2)  Revamp Upholstery

Revamp Upholstery's Homepage

BEST FOR  Domestic and Commercial Upholstery Services
SERVICES Furniture, Domestic and Commercial, Automotive and Marine Upholstery
WEBSITE https://www.revampupholstery.co.nz/
ADDRESS 68/74 Kingsford Smith Street, Rongotai, Wellington, New Zealand
CONTACT DETAILS

04 388 8732 / 021 588 873

OPERATING HOURS Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm

Revamp Upholstery is an upholstery refurbishment company of one-man band Jim Kandiliotis. Yes, you heard that right — he handles the design, machinery, repair, and customer service by himself (or with very few people).

It originally catered to sprucing up the look of automotive seats before focusing on domestic and commercial upholstery services. That includes homes, bars, cafes, and cars and boats.

Jim can also visit your home for an on-site free quote across the Wellington Region. There, he will assess the chair condition and you get the chance to discuss your goals.

More importantly, prices won’t let you break the bank as he charges a reasonable price. Also, there’s a ton of fabric available, letting you have the design and feel that you want.

Highlights

  • Provides domestic and commercial upholstery services
  • Experienced and highly trained upholsterer
  • Reasonable prices

Customer Reviews

Lisa Johnston, a customer, wrote on Google Business:

“Jim is absolutely fantastic and I could not recommend him more highly! He did a fantastic job on a wingback chair. Great communication and a lovely workshop. My friend was so happy with the chair, thanks so much Jim!”

3)  Finlay Furniture

Finlay Furniture's Homepage

BEST FOR  Outstanding Quality and Commitment to Customers
SERVICES Domestic, Commercial, and Antique Upholstery, Furniture Repairs and Polishing, Bespoke Furniture, Antique Restoration
WEBSITE https://www.finlayfurniture.co.nz/
ADDRESS  28 Newtown Avenue, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
CONTACT DETAILS

04 389 9013

OPERATING HOURS Monday to Thursday: 8am – 6pm

Friday: 8am – 4pm

Saturday: 8am – 12pm

Finlay Furniture is a family-owned reupholstery and custom furniture business since 1956. Its success can be credited to outstanding quality and a commitment to satisfy the customers.

Whether your antique is chipped on the upper part, current settee has a sunken cushion, or you just need a customised chair, the master craftsmen at Finlay have you covered.

These professional craftsmen will recover and rejuvenate furniture. Also, you can opt for a fabric of your choosing with diamond buttons or custom stitches.

Now this is definitely one of the best upholstery Wellington companies you can go to. With first-class workmanship, competitive prices, & on-time delivery, it is just the perfect upholstery service!

Highlights

  • Recovers or rejuvenates your furniture
  • Brings outstanding quality service
  • Competitive prices

4)  Macleods Upholstery

Macleods Upholstery's Homepage

BEST FOR  Antique or Dining Chair Re-Upholstery
SERVICES Furniture Recovery and Upholstery, Restoration of Antique Furniture, Dining Chair Recovery and Restoration, Commercial Furniture Upholstery Services, Fabric Supplies and Replacement Components
WEBSITE https://www.macleodsupholstery.co.nz/
ADDRESS C/O 16 Liardet Street, Vogeltown, Wellington, New Zealand
CONTACT DETAILS

04 389 1979 or 027 206 6643

OPERATING HOURS Open 24 hours

If you are looking for an antique or dining chair reupholstery specialist, try Macleods Upholstery. Those are their specialties and they have been doing it with top quality since 2015.

Macleods Upholstery is more of a traditionalist in restoring a wide variety of chairs. It is owned and operated by John Macleod with 15 years of experience doing traditional upholstery.

No worries even if the furniture is hefty and packs a lot of weight — the team offers a free pickup and delivery across the Wellington Region, including Porirua and Hutt City.

With exceptional craftsman quality and design, it just had to be in the best upholstery Wellington companies list!

Highlights

  • Antique and Dining Chair Reupholstery Specialist
  • 15 years of experience
  • Free pickup and delivery across the Wellington Region

Customer Reviews

Here’s a comment from Catherine O’Kane on Facebook:

“John is fabulous, his attention to detail and craftsmanship is second to none. This combined with an artistic eye that can offer great advice.”

5)  Absolute Upholstery

Absolute Upholstery's Homepage

BEST FOR  Value for Your Money
SERVICES Automotive and Accessories, Furniture and Interiors, and Commercial Upholstery
WEBSITE https://www.absoluteupholstery.co.nz/
ADDRESS 39 Home Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, New Zealand
CONTACT DETAILS

(04) 802 4638

OPERATING HOURS Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Absolute Upholstery is exactly as its name suggests — absolute in giving total customisation. They show passion for their work through bringing creativity, keenness to detail and epic workmanship.

They can restore or replace passé seat covers for something sleeker and comfier for your car. Included with that can be boot liners, Tonneau covers, and even the steering wheel.

What’s more, they can also repair any chair, from stools to sofas, lounge suites, settees, antiques and banquettes. Some of their clients include hotels, restaurants, bars, and salons.

In their 20 years of upholstery repair and restoration services, they have earned the confidence and trust of the people. With them you will get value in your money — and you will get style too!

Highlights

  • Total upholstery customisation
  • Value for your money
  • 20 years of service

Customer Reviews

One customer, Henry Kiwara posted a review on Google Business:

“Top service by skilled workers , the woman called Amy did a superb job on my mates Mercedes . The owner Laki has a great crew ,and with him overseeing and approving work, you can’t go wrong.”

6)  Master Upholstery Experts

BEST FOR  Quality Workmanship, Reasonable Rates, Commitment to Customers. Services Quarantined
SERVICES Commercial & Residential, Automotive & Marine, Custom
WEBSITE https://www.masterupholsteryexperts.com/
ADDRESS Unit 5I, 10-12 Waiu Street, Wainuiomata
CONTACT DETAILS

[email protected]
Phone: 04 972 2916
Mobile: 021 0269 3215

OPERATING HOURS Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 2pm
Sunday: ClosedPlease request appointments through their contact form.
https://www.masterupholsteryexperts.com/contact

Master Upholstery Experts is well known in the upholstery industry, thanks to their 25 years of experience. They offer upholstery services for almost any area, may it be commercial, residential, automotive, and even marine.

Their speciality lies in recovering, repair, and restoration of furniture. As a plus, they offer these high-quality services for the most affordable prices.

When it comes to upholstery, it’s important to choose a reliable company that you’re sure will take care of your furniture. Master Upholstery Experts is a good option to consider.

Highlights

  • 25 years of experiences
  • Total Upholstery
  • Value for Money
  • Timeless Workmanship

Customer Reviews

Here is a review left by a previous client:

“…The whole process was made easy, and the work was completed at a extremely high standard…”

— Alyce Ramsay, 2020


And with that, we conclude the list of the best upholstery Wellington companies. Enhance the look of your home as well as your comfort and health with the help of these industry veterans.

Do you have any questions you would like to ask us? We’d be happy to hear — just send us a message and we will get back to you in a bit.

Anyway, if you live in or closer to the Christchurch area, you might like to read the best upholstery services in Christchurch. It is the same topic, but only in a different city.

And if your upholstery is still good and comfortable with only a little dusting needed, you may check out the best upholstery cleaning in Christchurch.