First Class MasterCraft

Upholstery - Restoration - Custom Fabrication

2431 Lemoine Ave Fort Lee NJ 07024

Reupholstery Services

Luxury Baker furniture restoration showcasing artisan upholstery and wood refinishing for a high-end residential interior with views of a private garden and pool.

Sofa, Chair, Dining Chair & Furniture Reupholstery — Fort Lee, NYC & Tri‑State Area

Reupholstery is the art of giving your existing furniture a new life — restoring comfort, repairing structure, and transforming the look of a piece you already love. At First Class MasterCraft, we specialize in master‑crafted reupholstery for sofas, chairs, dining seating, ottomans, antiques, and designer furniture across Fort Lee, NYC, and the surrounding counties.

Every project is handcrafted in the USA across our two in‑house facilities: our Fort Lee upholstery workshop and our West Nyack CNC fabrication shop. Nothing is outsourced — every frame, cushion, and upholstered component is restored by our team with artisan skill, precision engineering, and American craftsmanship.

Starting Prices for Reupholstery

Pricing depends on size, condition, materials, and detailing. These are typical starting points:

  • Dining Chair Seats: $50 –$225+ (labor only)
  • Armchairs & Club Chairs: $850+
  • Sofas & Loveseats: $1,800+
  • Sectionals: $2,800+
  • Ottomans & Benches: $450+
  • Antique & Designer Pieces: $1,200+
  • Leather Reupholstery: $1,200

What Affects Reupholstery Pricing

  • Condition: Frame repair, spring/webbing replacement, structural tightening
  • Cushion Rebuild: Foam, down, feather, or hybrid inserts
  • Fabric or Leather: Standard fabrics, performance textiles, COM, or leather
  • Details: Tufting, channeling, nailheads, contrast piping, pattern matching
  • Piece Type: Dining chair vs. sofa vs. sectional vs. antique
  • Designer Status: Baker, McGuire, Hickory Chair, Century, Henredon, etc.

What Reupholstery Includes

Every reupholstery project receives a complete, detail‑driven restoration process:

  • Removal of old fabric, padding, and worn materials
  • Inspection and repair of the frame
  • Spring and webbing replacement
  • New foam, down, or feather cushions
  • Precision pattern matching and stitching
  • Tufting, channeling, nailheads, and decorative detailing
  • Application of premium fabrics or leathers
  • Optional refinishing for exposed wood elements

This process restores comfort, extends the life of your furniture, and allows you to customize the design to your exact taste.

Craftsman tying coil springs with the traditional 8‑way hand‑tied method during the upholstery process.
Craftsman working on a chair in the upholstery workshop during the detailed restoration process.

Sofa & Sectional Reupholstery

Your sofa is the centerpiece of your home — and when it’s built well, it’s worth restoring. We reupholster everything from classic three‑seaters to modular sectionals and designer pieces, bringing each one back with master‑crafted upholstery, structural precision, and tailored detailing.

Our sofa reupholstery services include

  • Full teardown and reupholstery
  • Frame reinforcement and structural repair
  • Spring/webbing replacement
  • Custom cushion rebuilds (foam, down, feather, or hybrid)
  • Updated arm styles, back heights, and design details
  • Premium fabric and leather selection
  • Perfect for transforming high-quality frames into custom designer seating

Perfect for transforming high‑quality frames into custom, designer‑level seating that feels handcrafted for your home.

Have a sofa that’s beyond repair?

We also build fully custom sofas and sectionals from scratch, engineered for comfort, proportion, and long‑term performance.

Chair & Armchair Reupholstery

From heirloom armchairs to modern accent chairs, we restore comfort, structure, and style with artisan‑level upholstery and precise structural reinforcement.

We reupholster

  • Armchairs
  • Club chairs
  • Lounge chairs
  • Accent chairs
  • Wing chairs

Services include

  • New foam and padding
  • Tightening and stabilizing loose frames
  • Tufting, piping, and decorative detailing
  • Matching or updating the original design
Set of four lounge chairs refinished and reupholstered, shown after delivery in a completed interior.
Brown tufted leather sofa in a living room with framed wall art, side tables, and a patterned rug.

Dining Chair Reupholstery

Dining chairs endure daily use — and reupholstery is the fastest way to refresh your entire dining room.

We offer

  • Seat reupholstery
  • New foam and padding
  • Frame tightening and reinforcement
  • Matching sets and stain‑resistant fabrics

Perfect for residential homes, restaurants, and hospitality spaces.

Ottoman & Bench Reupholstery

We restore ottomans, benches, and entryway seating with precision and style.

Services include

  • Full reupholstery
  • Padding and foam replacement
  • Custom tufting, channeling, or piping
  • Structural repair
  • Optional new builds for custom dimensions

Antique & Heirloom Reupholstery

Older furniture often has stronger frames and better craftsmanship than modern mass‑produced pieces. We preserve that integrity while restoring comfort, structure, and beauty with museum‑grade, period‑correct upholstery techniques.

Our antique reupholstery includes

  • Hand‑tied spring repair
  • Frame re‑gluing and reinforcement
  • Traditional padding methods (horsehair, cotton, etc.)
  • Preservation of original design details
  • Optional refinishing of exposed wood

Perfect for residential homes, restaurants, hospitality spaces, and anyone who values authentic craftsmanship and historically accurate restoration.

Designer & Luxury Brand Reupholstery

We specialize in restoring high‑end and designer furniture with brand‑aligned craftsmanship, honoring each maker’s original proportions, materials, and construction methods.

Services include

  • Baker
  • McGuire
  • Hickory Chair
  • Century
  • Henredon
  • Thomasville
  • Ethan Allen
  • Avery Boardman
  • Kravet Furniture
  • Hancock & Moore
  • Maitland‑Smith
  • Councill | Karges | Kindel

Our workshop respects the original design language of every brand while elevating the final result with master‑crafted upholstery, precision detailing, and historically accurate restoration techniques.

We also specialize in Baker Furniture Upholstery, preserving the elegance and comfort of this iconic brand.

Pair of lounge chairs restored and shown after delivery in a finished interior.
Single accent chair refinished and reupholstered, shown after completion in a finished interior.
Craftsman stapling fabric to a chair frame in the upholstery workshop during the production process.

Fabric & Material Selection

Choose from hundreds of premium fabrics and leathers through our trusted vendors.

Available for Immediate Ordering

These vendors are stocked and ready to order through First Class MasterCraft. We can source from them at any time:

Kravet — Designer textiles & upholstery
Charlotte Fabrics — Upholstery & contract textiles
United Fabrics — Residential & commercial selections
Norbar Fabrics — Decorative & performance fabrics
Luxury Fabrics — Designer‑grade upholstery materials
Crest Leather — Premium upholstery leather & hides

We’ll guide you through durability, texture, color, and performance options to ensure the perfect match.

Single accent chair custom reupholstered and restored, shown after completion in a finished interior.
Pair of lounge chairs refinished and reupholstered, shown after completion in a finished interior.

Explore Related Services

 Upholstery & Furniture Restoration
Full restoration, structural repair, and premium upholstery.

 Custom Headboards & Bed Frames
Luxury upholstered headboards with channeling, tufting, or nailhead detailing.

 Custom Banquettes & Built‑Ins

    Made‑to‑measure dining nooks and architectural seating.

 Upholstered Wall Panels
Acoustic, decorative, and architectural wall upholstery.

 Furniture Refinishing & Restoration
Surface repair, color matching, and wood restoration.

 Cushion Replacement & Foam Inserts
High‑density foam, down, and custom cushion builds.

Why Designers & Homeowners Choose First Class MasterCraft

  • Craftsmanship Since 1952 — multi‑generational expertise rooted in true artisan upholstery and restoration.

  • Master Upholsterer Oversight — every project is personally guided and quality‑checked by Jeff.

  • Solid Wood Frames — no particle board, no shortcuts; only kiln‑dried hardwood and reinforced joinery.

  • CNC Precision — perfect cuts, perfect fit, and engineering‑level accuracy for structural components.

  • White‑Glove Delivery — careful handling, precise placement, and seamless installation.

  • Fire‑Rated & FAA‑Compliant Materials — commercial‑grade safety and certification‑ready options.

  • Trusted by Luxury Brands — Baker, McGuire, Hickory Chair, Maitland‑Smith, and other heritage makers rely on our craftsmanship.

Why Reupholster Instead of Replace?

Reupholstery is often the smarter choice when:

  • The frame is solid wood — older and designer pieces use stronger hardwood construction than most modern furniture.

  • The piece has sentimental value — heirlooms and meaningful items deserve preservation, not replacement.

  • The design is timeless or high‑quality — classic silhouettes and well‑built frames are worth restoring.

  • You want a custom look — reupholstery allows full control over fabric, comfort, and detailing.

  • You want better materials than mass‑produced furniture — premium foams, down, and fabrics outperform factory‑grade components.

  • You want a sustainable option — keeping a well‑built frame out of the landfill is both responsible and cost‑effective.

  • Most modern furniture cannot match the craftsmanship of older frames. Reupholstery preserves that quality while giving you a piece that feels new, custom, and built to last.

Traditional living room with a beige upholstered sofa, floral settee, glass‑top coffee table, and patterned area rug.
Living room with two leopard‑print armchairs, a round side table, and a glass coffee table with a red decorative sculpture.

Before & After Gallery

Showcase transformations with detailed captions highlighting craftsmanship, materials, and structural improvements.

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Call: 201‑944‑2282
Email: info@firstclassmastercraft.com
Visit:
2431 Lemoine Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Serving the NYC Metro & Tri‑State Area

First Class MasterCraft provides white-glove furniture services across the region. We specialize in high-end Brooklyn furniture upholstery, luxury restoration in Manhattan & NYC, and residential projects throughout Long Island, NY. Our master craftsmen also provide authorized-level Bergen County furniture restoration, precision Rockland County upholstery, and expert finishing for clients in Westchester, NY and
Fairfield, CT. For a full list of the towns we visit, please explore our Complete Service Area Hub.

Luxury Brand Furniture Restoration

First Class MasterCraft specializes in the museum-quality care of iconic heritage brands.
Our artisans provide expert Baker furniture restoration,
including specialized Baker upholstery and
precision Baker refinishing. We are also the region’s
trusted choice for McGuire furniture restoration and upholstery.
Additionally, we offer authorized-level care for legendary designer collaborations, specifically
Barbara Barry for Baker restoration and
Thomas Pheasant for Baker furniture services.

 

We Typically Do Not Restore

•  Low‑cost, flat‑pack furniture
(IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon, Target, etc.)
•  Particle‑board or MDF frames
(These materials cannot support long‑term upholstery work.)
•  Complex mechanical recliners
(Evaluated case‑by‑case depending on mechanism condition.)
•  Mass‑produced furniture
(When restoration costs exceed replacement value.)
•  Severely damaged frames
(Pieces that cannot be safely reinforced or rebuilt.)

Reupholstery FAQ

What is included in a full reupholstery service?

Every project includes removal of old fabric, padding, and worn materials.

We inspect and repair the frame, replace springs/webbing, and rebuild cushions as needed.

The piece is then upholstered with premium fabrics or leather using precision stitching and detailing.

High‑quality, solid‑wood frames are almost always worth restoring.

Designer, heirloom, and well‑built older pieces typically outperform new furniture in durability.

If your piece is low‑quality or mass‑produced, we’ll be honest if replacement makes more sense.

Most reupholstery projects take 2–6 weeks depending on complexity and fabric availability.

Antiques or pieces needing structural repair may require additional time.

We’ll give you a clear timeline once we evaluate your piece and confirm materials.

Yes — we offer foam, down, feather, and hybrid cushion options.

You can choose soft, medium, firm, or a custom comfort profile.

New cushions dramatically improve comfort and extend the life of your furniture.

Yes — we can update arm styles, back heights, skirt designs, and decorative details.

Tufting, channeling, piping, and nailheads can be added or removed.

Reupholstery is the perfect time to modernize or customize your piece.

We offer a curated library of designer and performance fabrics.

We help you choose materials based on durability, texture, color, and lifestyle needs.

We also work with COM (Customer’s Own Material) if it is upholstery‑grade.

Yes — structural repairs are a core part of our reupholstery process. We reinforce loose joints, replace broken springs, and rebuild internal support systems as needed. This ensures your furniture not only looks new but performs better and lasts longer.

Absolutely. We remove all worn padding and rebuild the interior using high‑quality foam, cotton, Dacron, or down blends depending on the piece. Fresh padding restores comfort, shape, and longevity, especially on older or heavily used furniture.

Yes — we can replicate original stitching, tufting, nailheads, pleats, skirts, and decorative trims. Whether it’s a designer piece or an heirloom, we preserve the character while upgrading the craftsmanship and materials.

Yes — you can send photos of your piece from the front, sides, back, and any damaged areas. With measurements and fabric preferences, we can provide a detailed estimate before pickup. In‑person evaluations are available when needed for complex or antique pieces.