Sofa & Lounge Seating Reupholstery
A sofa can require far more than new cloth. Seat decks, springs, webbing, cushion fills, edge build-up and worn frame components can be evaluated before the new cover is cut and fitted.
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Residential • Traditional Upholstery • Fabric & Leather
Residential Furniture Reupholstery by Old World Craftsmen
Olek Inc. reupholsters sofas, lounge chairs, dining chairs, benches, ottomans and collectible seating with the same attention to construction that the best furniture received when it was new. From cherished heirlooms and everyday seating to Mid-Century Modern designer pieces, Olek rebuilds comfort from the inside out—springs, padding, cushions, fabric, leather and finishing details—not simply the visible cover.
What Our Clients Say
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Magnificent restoration of our caned chairs. Amazing craftsmanship. I highly recommend!G.F
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I had a wonderful experience reupholstering my vintage sofa with Olek! While not the lowest estimate I received, the questions they asked at the upfront gave me the confidence that they were the most qualified to rehab my sofa - and I'm so glad I chose them. They were communicative throughout the process and recommended high-quality fabrics. My couch looks beautiful and sits like new. I highly recommend!
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The shock mounts on our 50 year old Eames lounge chair failed. In addition to repairing them, we had the leather upholstery treated, the wood refinished and the metal buffed. The quality of the workmanship was superb, the turnaround time was prompt, and the people we dealt with were knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Didn't come cheap, but the result was worth every penny.
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Easy communication, amazing work
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They did a beautiful job reupholstering my original Eames Lounge. It’s like new.
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OLEK is, without a doubt, a superior furniture restoration and reupholstery workroom, so conveniently located in Essex County, New Jersey. From an everyday job to historic repairing of wood, iron, car materials, historic windows, fabric and much more, Peter and his crew work wonders and inform you every step of the way. We had a set of four Indonesian Mahogany chairs restored that we snagged on bulky waste night at curbside, as well as other mid-century modern chairs that needed a little TLC. Cost is reasonable and care is something from days gone by. Call Peter or Yan today. You can't imagine how pleased you will be!
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Delighted with Olek's immaculate and timely work to reupholster our set of 6 Vienna Secession dining chairs. The "before" and "after" difference is remarkable! Now, we can really enjoy them. Beauty and utility restored! Thank you to the whole Olek team for the excellent job and smooth process. A pleasure!
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STUNNED!!! Pleasantly! After a protracted storage period for some treasured furnishings, I had the unfortunate experience of seeing the effects of time, lack of care and the elements had on them. From rust to degraded fabric and components (wheels, casters, wiring) to chipped, faded wood and brass trim.I feel extremely lucky to have found Olek, Inc. in Orange, New Jersey. As I sent photos of an Herman Miller Eames office chair, Knoll Albini desk, Anglepoise Floor and table lamps and a unique Art Deco Rosewood side table they quickly offered to restore all of them with confidence. EVEN after seeing them in person.They worked to explain the processes required since Ihonestly thought these were all "lost" for good.Thrilled to report that was not the case. As a matter of fact, I am posting here willingly because of the outstanding result on every single piece. Not only has every piece been restored to the original beauty but the Rosewood table specifically (made of a combination of Rosewood, steel plates and casters as wheels) looks better than when originally bought. I cannot express how pleased I am with the results.Cleary Peter and his team are extremely professional. They took the time and care to bring these pieces back from what I assumed was disrepair (if not despair).As importantly, they listened.DTEN
★★★★★
Olek, Inc. restored and reupholstered a vintage Eames lounge and ottoman for my client with beautiful results. They have a deep knowledge of the various versions and constructions of the piece, and offer excellent communication about the process. We took advantage of their pickup and delivery service, and opted for a leather from their offerings that is true to the style of the original piece. I would highly recommend Olek for reupholstery services and wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.
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Outstanding! I had a 1970s leather barrel chair repaired -- new cushioning for the seat and part of the leather replaced. The seat feels totally comfortable and the leather is a perfect match. I also had 1980s dining room chairs repaired -- new seat cushioning and new fabric. This, also, was a perfect repair job. The skills of the folks at this shop are off the charts excellent! Plus, Peter, Yan, the technicians I met, and even the dogs, are all very cool. Unique!
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First class experience all around. A beautiful repair to our iconic Eames lounge chair. After the initial shockmount repair, we had Olek precisely restore upholstery and the original rosewood -- looks spectacular! Wonderful customer service as well — highly recommend.
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I have a V. Kagan 175 E armchair that was literally falling apart- the wood was separating at the joins and the leather seat and padding were shot- Peter at Olek did and amazing job bringing it back to "like new." They aren't cheap, but the quality is so worth it- I highly recommend them for mid-century furniture restorations!
★★★★★
Peter and the team at Olek did amazing work refinishing, rebuilding, and reweaving chairs I received from my parents. Now they are ready for the next 50 years of everyday use. They are absolutely gorgeous, a pleasure to sit in, and look brand new, but with the memories of growing up with them. Wonderful work, amazing craftspeople with evident respect for the art and tradition of the pieces they work on.
★★★★★
This is the second time that I have had Olek reupholster a few of my sofas, each time I have been astonished at the stunning work. Everything is perfect, not only the furniture, but the customer service, their professionalism, the time it takes to complete, the pick up and delivery, Yan in accounting and Peter, well he is simply wonderful. I cannot imagine ever using anyone but Olek. Thank you!
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Wonderful service …from my initial conversation regarding the work that needed to be done on my chairs to the pickup and delivery of my newly restored chairs (from 1950’s teak and upholstered … needed the chair joints tightened) all was done professionally and courteously. Could not be happier with Olek Inc and Peter and his crew. Would highly recommend. The company has been doing this for many years now and they definitely do fine work!
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OLEK is the BEST. They refinished two dressers, four tables, two cabinets, old barrister bookcase, two chairs, and bench. The bench was re-upholstered and everything was done perfectly. All my pieces were extremely delicate and all family heirlooms. OLEK is so knowledgable about best way to repair and refinish. In fact, some of the pieces were refinished about 5 years ago at another place and were NOT done correctly. I whole-heartedly recommend OLEK. They even fixed several drawers that were difficult to open. I had no idea how much I now love it when all drawers are SO EASY TO OPEN plus everything smells great. There is no better feeling to have cherished pieces that look and FUNCTION so well. I am using the barrister bookcase in my kitchen to hold beautiful glasses and dishes. The pickup occurred during apt renovation. Everything went smoothly and timeframe promised worked perfectly. Do not give up on old wood antiques. NOTHING LOOKS BETTER! I AM SO HAPPY WITH OLEK's work and give them highest recommendations!!!
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I recently had a Victorian parlor chair and a ships wheel restored. From start to finish it was a pleasure doing business with this company. I highly recommend Olek and will definitely use them again.
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Excellent work repairing an arm on my Eames Lounge chair. The leather they used matches the original, unlike the seat which was reupholstered by Herman Miller. Highly recommended.
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Olek Inc recovered and replaced a backer board on my Eames lounge chair and ottoman. This chair is nearly 50 years old and is very special to me, so I was nervous about sending the cushions away to be refurbished. Yan Zhang at Olek explained the process over the phone and then in an email. The cost was itemized ahead of time and then again upon receiving and evaluating the cushions. Yan stayed in touch with me every step of the way. My Eames chair and ottoman cushions were returned promptly and in beautiful condition. The design of the chair allows for easy reassembly. It should last another 50 years.
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I just got my chairs back, beautifully repaired, reupholstered, and given new life with lustrous distressed leather. Great communication too. Very pleased with the results. Thanks!
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Custom restoration. Great service and attention to details.
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I've owned my Eames chair since the mid 70's.Olek refurbished it beautifully -- all first class work including the leather.If I could give them 6 or 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 stars, I wouldPositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
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Olek team did an amazing job on my vintage Eames Lounge and Ottoman. I highly recommend them. David was also a really good client representative and answered all my questions quickly.PositiveProfessionalism
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We have been wanting to properly repair and upholster a 1960's era Eames chair and Ottoman for many years. We've been looking for someone who understands both leather and the mid-century design. Olek fills this niche perfectly.Our chair was given to me by a mentor, and we wanted it repaired and refurbished without compromising the original structure and materials. Olek knows Eames. They understand the materials, how the chair is constructed, and how to properly repair damage. Their repairs are in keeping with the original design intent, including using high quality leather and carefully preserving what they can from the original chair.Thank you for the quality workmanship, your care, and keeping us apprised of the work as it progressed.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
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Custom Sofa, Chair & Seating Reupholstery
Olek reupholsters sofas, settees, lounge chairs, armchairs, dining chairs, side chairs, benches, ottomans and cushions. Each piece is assessed individually so fabric, leather, padding and structural work are tailored to the furniture rather than applied as a standard package.
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Traditional Horsehair & Coil-Spring Upholstery
For furniture built with traditional upholstery, Olek can evaluate coil springs, spring tying, webbing, horsehair, cotton and shaped padding. Serviceable original material can be retained where appropriate; failed layers can be rebuilt so the piece keeps the character and comfort of a properly constructed traditional seat.
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Mid-Century Modern & Designer Reupholstery
Mid-Century Modern furniture often depends on distinctive foam behavior, cushion geometry, stitching and material choices. Olek can use natural latex foam rubber or other project-appropriate systems when original construction and design intent call for them, and can coordinate deeper restoration through its specialty furniture restoration expertise. Eames-specific work can also be directed to Olek’s specialist Eames Lounge Chair service.
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Leather Reupholstery & Hand-Sewn Leatherwork
Leather can be selected for hand, finish, grain, aging characteristics and the way it must form around the piece. Options can include full-grain and top-grain leather, vegetable-tanned, embossed, tooled, distressed or decorative leather where suitable. Not every leather type is appropriate for every upholstered surface; hide selection is considered against thickness, hand, stretch, finish, seam construction and the geometry of the piece. Hand sewing and period-sensitive seam details are available when required by the original design.
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Cushion Rebuilding: Down, Natural Latex & Foam
Seat and back cushions can be rebuilt around the comfort, shape and historical character of the furniture. Depending on the piece, that may mean partitioned down, natural latex foam rubber, modern urethane foam, layered fills or a combination chosen to reproduce the intended profile and support.
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Original Upholstery Conservation & Material Retention
Not every original cover should automatically be discarded. When fabric or leather carries design, historical or sentimental value, Olek can assess whether it should be conserved, stabilized, retained or carefully reinstalled over a restored upholstery foundation. Original upholstery is not automatically suitable for continued daily use; treatment depends on condition, significance, the intended use of the furniture and the owner’s priorities.
From Assessment To Delivery
A Reupholstery Process Built Around How It Should Feel
Upholstery and furniture-restoration trades work together on the same piece, with NYC/NJ pickup and delivery.
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Assessment & Upholstery Plan
Construction, cushions and your comfort goals reviewed first.
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Fabric, Leather & Comfort Approval
Cover, pattern direction and padding system agreed before work.
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Strip, Rebuild & Reupholster
Springs and padding rebuilt, then upholstery fitted with care.
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Final Review & Delivery
Checked for comfort, fit and detail, then returned to you.
- Orange, NJ Workshop
- NYC / NJ Pickup
- Specialty Carriers
Reupholstery Craftsmanship Is Best Judged in the Details
Mid-Century Modern & Designer Upholstery
Designer seating may depend on very specific cushion profiles, foam behavior, stitching, leatherwork and edge details. Olek can preserve or recreate these characteristics rather than forcing a generic modern upholstery build onto the piece.
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Leather Reupholstery & Detail Work
Leather selection is coordinated with the design, required hand, finish and intended wear. Hand-sewn seams and period-sensitive leather details can be reproduced where the original designer or construction calls for them.
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Traditional Comfort Rebuilt From the Foundation
Where traditional upholstery is part of the piece’s character, coil springs, hand-tied foundations, horsehair and cotton can be evaluated and rebuilt instead of automatically replacing the entire system with modern foam.
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1950
Established
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Sq. Ft. Facility
25+
Full-Time Craftsmen
In-House
Upholstery + Restoration Trades
Residential Furniture Reupholstery FAQs
What types of furniture does Olek reupholster?
Olek reupholsters sofas, settees, lounge chairs, armchairs, dining and side chairs, benches, ottomans, cushions and other upholstered residential furniture. Work ranges from everyday high-quality seating to heirlooms, antiques and Mid-Century Modern designer pieces. Olek’s residential portfolio includes a Modernica Cloud Sofa, custom leather sofa reupholstery, custom-finish reupholstery and chair upholstery.
Can I provide my own fabric or leather?
Yes. Customer-supplied material can be used when it is suitable for the furniture and upholstery method. Olek can also help evaluate yardage, pattern repeat, direction, durability and whether the textile or leather will behave correctly on the piece before it is cut.
Do you replace the padding and springs, or only the fabric?
Olek evaluates the complete upholstery system. Depending on condition and goals, work can include webbing, coil springs, spring tying, horsehair, cotton, latex, foam, down cushions and other layers—not just the visible cover. Serviceable original construction can also be retained when appropriate.
How does Olek handle pattern matching, welting and hand details?
Large repeats, stripes, plaids and directional textiles demand disciplined placement. Pattern placement, seams, welting, tufting, channels, piping, hand sewing and cushion profiles are planned so visual details line up across the piece and the finished upholstery belongs to the furniture rather than simply covering it.
Can original leather or upholstery material ever be conserved and reused?
Sometimes. If original fabric or leather is significant to the design, history or sentimental value of the furniture, Olek can assess whether it should be conserved, stabilized, retained or carefully reinstalled over a restored upholstery foundation. Continued use depends on condition and the demands that will be placed on the piece.
Does Olek reupholster Mid-Century Modern and designer furniture?
Yes. Olek has longstanding experience with antique and Mid-Century Modern furniture. Designer pieces may require specific cushion profiles, natural latex or other original-type materials, hand sewing or construction details that should be preserved rather than replaced with a generic upholstery build. Highly specialized furniture restoration can also be coordinated through Olek’s specialty furniture services.
Can Olek match the original comfort and cushion profile of a sofa or chair?
Yes, when the surviving construction, references and available materials allow it. Olek can evaluate cushion geometry, spring behavior, padding density, edge build-up, down or latex construction and other details that influence how the furniture sits and looks. The goal can be to reproduce the original feel and silhouette rather than simply making the piece softer or firmer. A piece can look beautifully recovered and still feel wrong if its foundation has been flattened, simplified or rebuilt with inappropriate materials, so comfort and silhouette are treated as design requirements, not afterthoughts.
What cushion and padding options are available?
Options can include traditional horsehair and cotton, natural latex foam rubber, modern urethane foam, layered fills and partitioned down cushions. The correct system depends on the furniture’s original design, desired comfort, cushion profile, condition and owner preferences.
How long does residential reupholstery take?
Timing depends on the number and complexity of pieces, underlying repair needs, fabric or leather availability, traditional upholstery work, cushion fabrication and approvals. Olek establishes a project-specific schedule after reviewing the furniture and selected materials rather than promising a one-size-fits-all turnaround.
Why choose Olek for residential reupholstery?
Olek’s early history centered on antique and Mid-Century Modern furniture conservation, restoration and reupholstery. Today upholsterers work alongside cabinetmakers, finishers, carvers and other specialists, so a reupholstery project can also address a loose frame, damaged joinery, exposed wood, missing detail or finish work when the furniture needs more than a new cover.
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Pickup and delivery can be coordinated for residential clients in the New York and New Jersey region. For furniture traveling farther, specialty carrier options can be discussed based on the piece, destination and project requirements.
Start With Photos & The Piece You Want To Keep
Request a Residential Reupholstery Review
Show us the furniture, its current upholstery and how you want it to feel when finished. Upload overall and detail photos, share the maker or age if known, and tell us whether you want fabric, leather, traditional horsehair, natural latex, down or help choosing the right direction.