In Long Island City, NY Custom Furnishings builds bespoke upholstered furniture by hand, pairing custom construction with Ephraim Stern’s Old World command of upholstery. Interior designers turn to the shop for difficult details, from curved sofas shaped around unconventional models to precise channel-tufted covers and tailored cushion inserts. Its portfolio also extends into wood turning, carpentry, and complete room installations.
Magdalene BespokeOpened in New York in 1993, Magdalene Bespoke is a full-service custom furnishings manufacturer creating made-to-measure interiors, from upholstered furniture to drapery and custom beds. Founder Magdalene trained in ateliers in London and Paris, building on the exacting fabric and stitching lessons passed down by her mother, who worked in Elsa Schiaparelli’s Paris atelier from the late 1940s to 1951. That lineage informs a workroom known for patient craftsmanship and finely finished details, including custom embroidery and restorations of classic pieces.
Dukes DecorFamily-run Dukes Decor on Long Island creates bespoke furniture and handcrafted artwork for homes, shaping each piece around a client’s style and living space. Its personalized service and generations of craftsmanship give the studio’s custom furnishings a distinctly personal character.BAY SHORE, NY
J. & C. Custom UpholsteryFamily-owned and operated in Brooklyn, J. & C. Custom Upholstery restores and remakes upholstered furniture, from re-covering existing pieces to building designs from a customer’s photo or sketch. The shop also brings antique furniture back to life through wood repair and refinishing, while offering the personal, hands-on service of a small family business. Its work has served interior designers as well as customers preserving sentimental pieces.BROOKLYN, NY
Classic SofaSince 1982, Classic Sofa has handcrafted bespoke, benchmade furniture in New York City, now producing each piece with its in-house team at a Bronx factory. The company preserves old-world construction methods while tailoring dimensions, comfort and finishes for residential, trade and commercial interiors. Its hardwood frames are guaranteed for life, and longtime artisans—including craftspeople who have been with Classic Sofa since the original shop—continue passing their methods to apprentices.BRONX, NY