Founded in 1988 by Edward O’Brien IV, Upholstery Restoration & Select Fabrics grew from a small family-connected shop into a 16-person operation known for preserving antiques and family heirlooms. The Kensington company serves homeowners and institutions, including the FBI auditorium and the White House, with careful furniture restoration and reupholstery.
Clermont UpholsteryFounded in 1946 by Mike Brashear after he handled upholstery for Cincinnati’s Vernon Manor Hotel, Clermont Upholstery is a family-owned shop that restores and custom-upholsters furniture for homes and businesses. Vincent Brashear now owns the company, while his son Jamie represents its third generation, and the in-house team keeps customers’ work under one roof rather than subcontracting it. The shop also operates a fabric store and can arrange furniture pickup and delivery.CINCINNATI, OH
Bellas Upholstery CoEstablished in 1954, Bellas Upholstery Co. brings worn furniture back to life through reupholstery and restoration. The Elizabeth, Pennsylvania shop renews treasured pieces with custom fabric, fresh foam and structural repairs, including same-day cushion-foam replacement when possible. With more than 50 years of experience, Bellas works on everything from inherited chairs to tired sofas with an emphasis on preserving both comfort and sentimental value.ELIZABETH, PA
Chianelli DesignsA third-generation, family-owned Pittsburgh business, Chianelli Designs has been renewing furniture through custom upholstery and supplying fine fabrics since 1929. Its 10,000-square-foot workroom and showroom handle furniture restoration, including the company’s own “module spring seating” method, alongside fabric cleaning and protection. Chianelli serves residential and commercial clients, including architects and interior designers, with a focus on giving treasured pieces a new life rather than replacing them.PITTSBURGH, PA
East Meadow Upholsterers CorpSince 1951, East Meadow Upholsterers Corp has rebuilt and restored upholstered furniture in East Meadow, with owner-operator Michael Shannon carrying on the family business he took over from his in-laws in 1988. The one-man shop is especially known for bringing rare and finer pieces back to useful life through careful, handmade upholstery and repair. It remains a local family-owned business where quality comes before quantity.EAST MEADOW, NY