Furniture Upholstery Shellharbour
Servicing Illawarra region and the south coast from our Unanderra studio
- Over 25 Years’ Craftsmanship
- Custom Fabric Quotations
- Heritage-Driven Restorations
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Shellharbour Furniture Upholstery
Metreson Upholstery provides tailored furniture upholstery and restoration services to customers throughout Shellharbour and surrounding areas. From our Unanderra studio, we work closely with locals who want to preserve the character of their furniture while updating it for modern use. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, we’ve restored countless lounges, dining chairs, armchairs and feature pieces—each project guided by quality materials and a genuine understanding of form and function. We treat every piece with the care it deserves, using traditional upholstery methods to ensure lasting comfort and structural integrity.
Our customers in Shellharbour value timeless design and honest workmanship. Many come to us with pieces that are meaningful—family heirlooms, vintage finds, or well-made furniture worth holding on to. We help bring those items back into everyday life with refined fabrics, skilled repairs and considered detail. Whether you're refreshing a full dining set or restoring a favourite lounge, we offer a personalised service from quotation to completion. Ready to restore your furniture? Call 0423 435 265 to start the conversation.
Reupholstery Designed for Everyday Life
We understand that the furniture in your home isn’t just for display—it’s used, appreciated and lived in. That’s why our Shellharbour upholstery service is built around real functionality, not just surface finishes. From the moment we receive your enquiry, we focus on getting to know the piece and how you use it. We assess the frame, padding, and existing fabric, then guide you through suitable material options—ranging from soft natural textures to high-performance blends suited to family living.
Each chair or lounge is stripped back and rebuilt using techniques that prioritise strength and comfort, with hand-finished details that elevate the final result. You won’t find generic foams or quick-turnaround methods here—just careful work, tailored to each project. Our Shellharbour clients trust us because we’re transparent, skilled and easy to work with. Whether you visit the studio or book a remote quotation, the process is straightforward and personal. The result is furniture that feels good to sit in and even better to keep.
What are the benefits of upholstering vintage furniture instead of replacing it?
Upholstering vintage furniture offers several advantages over buying new. Older pieces often have better structural integrity, especially if built with solid wood frames. Upholstery allows these well-made foundations to be preserved while updating the look and feel to suit a modern interior. It’s also more sustainable—extending the life of an existing item instead of contributing to furniture waste. Additionally, reupholstery provides control over fabric selection, cushioning and design details, resulting in a unique and personal piece.
How can you tell if a piece of furniture is worth upholstering?
To determine if furniture is worth upholstering, examine the frame, construction and overall condition. Solid hardwood frames and joints that are still tight and intact are ideal candidates for restoration. If the piece holds sentimental value, fits a specific space well, or has a shape that’s no longer commonly found in stores, it may also be worth reupholstering. Upholstery is most cost-effective when the base quality of the item is high and the goal is to enhance, not replace.
What’s involved in full-service furniture upholstery?
Full-service furniture upholstery typically involves removing existing fabric and padding, assessing the structural integrity of the frame, and replacing or repairing internal components like springs and webbing. Once the foundation is sound, new foam, batting and chosen upholstery fabric are applied, followed by finishing details like piping, tufting or buttons. Each stage of the process is designed to ensure long-term comfort, performance and aesthetics, often resulting in a piece that’s significantly more durable than mass-produced alternatives.
