Nu-Rest Upholstery is a family-run Glasgow-based business with a combined experience of over 160 years. Due to their expertise, we think they are one of the best in the business.

It comes to no surprise that they are members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF). These ensure that they strictly follow quality and ethical standards.

Unlike other upholsterers, they are open 7 days a week, which is perfect for those with busy schedules. You can also obtain a free, no-obligation quote from them, with no pressure on your part to hire them.

They also pride themselves on having a wide selection of upholstery fabrics. Those looking for Sanderson, Swaffer, Moon, Ross, and Linn Bowman should hit them up.

On top of their upholstery services, they also offer antique restoration, French polishing, and leather repair services. Those who want to hire them for these would not need to find someone else.

If you are looking to save money, they also have online promotions such as design fabrics being half-priced. Do go on their website first to check which promos are currently available.

Comparatively, they are a bit pricier – some clients even said that they are 70% more expensive after asking for quotes from several upholsterers. Do note that they also do not include VAT in their quotes.

Some also said they tend to ignore calls, which frustrated them.

The Glasgow Upholsterer is another go-to local company for your upholstery needs. We think their free on-site quote is quite convenient for prospective clients. 

Instead of just upholstery services, they also offer re-upholstery services. Upholstery simply involves changing the fabric of the item while re-upholstery includes removing all the fabric, stuffing, and springs, and then rebuilding from the frame up.

What sets them apart is their contract furniture services, which is great for business owners. Contract furniture is any furniture that is created for commercial installation in offices, waiting rooms, lobbies, and other public spaces. 

For those who have a specific design in mind, they can also create customised seating from scratch or by using your old furniture as the base. This is ideal for those who want to have one-of-a-kind pieces.

We spoke to their former clients, and they said they were very reasonably-priced. This is because they offered the most attractive quotes, and their quality was superb.

They are also known to have quick turnaround times and can even finish a project within one week.

Sadly, their availability is a bit limited since they are closed on weekends. They also have a more limited range of services compared to their competitors.

We also heard reports of clients who were suddenly ignored after being given a quote and initial visit. They would have appreciated being told that they won’t accept the job rather than freezing them out.

For those looking to upholster their antique furniture, then you might want to give Guild Antiques & Restoration a try. In fact, this company was a 2022 Glasgow Business Green Champion Awards Finalist, which shows their passion for their work.

For those who just want to test the waters and check how much their services cost, you can obtain free restoration estimates, and in some cases, even a free visit.

As their name suggests, they specialise in traditional upholstery for antiques. They pride themselves on being experts in complicated structures of webbing, springs, specialised knots, lashings, and stitchings. 

They are also highly experienced in modern upholstery, for those who have furniture padded with foam. This includes foam cushion pad replacement, modern springs repair, Pirelli webbing replacement, and new box cushions.

A one-of-a-kind service they offer is their country estates restoration service. They are capable of restoring antique furniture for country estates; in fact, they’ve participated in projects on the Isle of Jura, the Kintyre Peninsula, and at Dumfries House.

For those looking for large-scale upholstery and restoration projects, this company has the manpower to accomplish them. They can even finish a project that has up to 200 pieces!

Top-notch skills come at a cost, so their services can be pricey. However, they state that traditional upholstery can last for centuries while modern foams deteriorate after a few decades – so we can understand the premium price tag.

Do note that they are also closed on Sundays and Mondays.

For those who want to have their furniture upholstered and learn how to do it themselves, then we think Flamingo Upholstery is the best option for you. They are one of the most well-known upholstery services in Glasgow.

First off, the owner, Janneke, is an accredited member of AMUSF. This means she has acquired practical and relevant skills related to her craft and is highly-qualified as an upholsterer.

If you want to appraise the possible cost of upholstering your furniture, simply send her an email with photos. She’ll be able to give you a free quote online, and she might even come down for a visit, depending on the size of the project.

She is experienced in traditional and vintage upholstery, which is great for those looking to upholster their antique furniture. She also handles modern upholstery for furniture made from the 1950s and up.

What’s unique about this company is that they offer upholstery leisure classes. For those looking to try their hand at upholstery, it would cost you £40 per evening class, and there is a maximum of 2 per class.

However, they are only open once a week – on Thursdays. If you are set on hiring them, you might need to book them well in advance.

Also, unlike other upholstery companies, a 50% deposit is required. This might not be for those who want to pay only after the project is done.

Having over 25 years of experience in the trade, Anthony Dykes Furniture is now a top upholsterer in the Glasgow area. They specialise not only on fabric upholstery but also on leather upholstery and contract work.

It’s impressive that they are members of prestigious industry-related organisations. For instance, they are registered with Fairtrades, and they are also affiliated with the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

For those who want to check out their work in person, they have a Glasgow showroom that showcases various upholstered furniture.

If you have a penchant for leather furniture, then they’d be the ones to call since they specialise in leather upholstery. They’d even teach you how to maintain your leather furniture so that it can last a very long time!

Another special service they offer is their full restoration service for your sofa and suites. Those looking to overhaul several rooms might want to check them out and also ask for a possible discount.

Those who own businesses might be happy to know that they are available for contract work. If you need to update the upholstery of your bar, nightclub, restaurant, etc., then they’d be able to give you a good deal.

Unfortunately, those looking for upholstery services on Sundays would need to go elsewhere since they are closed.

Also, we heard reports of some lapses in their work quality such as over or under-filling of cushions.

GEMS Re-Upholstery Glasgow is a local company that offers clients a wide array of services that can help bring old and damaged furniture back to its original appearance and quality.

With over 32 years of experience in the field, we like that they employ experienced craftsmen for the job that has had expertise and training when it comes to various interrelated furniture restoration services such as cushion replacements, leather repairs, and French polishing among others.

Past clients that have experienced working with them have commended the company for their effective and professionally done that ensured comfort and durability in using it.

Note though that rates and packages of their services aren’t readily available interested clients may need to inquire for more information on the said field.

Overall, with their well-equipped and knowledgeable personnel for the job, efficient and quality workmanship, and assistive customer service, we highly recommend them to interested clients looking for such services.