Business Details
Expert Upholstery Services in Glasgow
Nu-Rest Upholstery, a family-run business with over 60 years of heritage, specialises in traditional upholstery, loose covers, French polishing, and leather repairs. Our team combines generational expertise with meticulous craftsmanship to restore both modern and antique furniture to its former glory. We prioritise personalised service, offering free consultations, fabric samples, and tailored advice to ensure every client's vision is realised. With a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness, we breathe new life into cherished pieces, preserving their sentimental or monetary value.Our reputation for excellence spans Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, and surrounding areas, supported by a commitment to free collections/deliveries and competitive pricing. Recognised for our work on brands like Ercol and Parker Knoll, we blend traditional techniques with modern innovation to meet diverse upholstery needs.
Services
Upholstery
Loose Covers
French Polishing
Leather Repairs
Antique Restoration
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialist upholstery experience across antique and modern furniture.
- Our family-run team provides free consultations, collections, and deliveries for convenience.
- We restore premium furniture brands including Ercol, Parker Knoll, and Cintique.
- We guarantee meticulous craftsmanship with traditional techniques like French polishing.
- We hold a 5/5 customer satisfaction rating across major review platforms.
What people say
Excellent service
Delighted with results
Professional team
Impeccable attention to detail
Highly recommend
Services
Upholstery
Nu-Rest Upholstery specialises in restoring both antique and modern furniture through expert reupholstery. Our team handles complete frame repairs, fabric replacement, and structural enhancements for sofas, chairs, and bespoke pieces. With over 160 years of combined experience, we use premium materials to ensure durability while maintaining original design integrity. Clients benefit from free consultations, fabric selection assistance, and nationwide delivery services.
Loose Covers
Our made-to-measure loose covers provide a cost-effective solution for refreshing suites, sofas, and chairs. Using durable, washable fabrics, we create tailored covers that maintain comfort while offering easy maintenance. This service preserves the value of quality furniture while allowing style updates. Clients receive free consultations and fabric samples to ensure perfect colour and texture coordination for their interiors.
French Polishing
Nu-Rest's French polishing service revitalises wooden furniture using traditional hand-application techniques. We remove stains, burns, and water damage to restore surfaces to their original finish. Specialising in antique restoration, we match original wood tones and apply protective lacquers. This meticulous process enhances natural grain patterns, making it ideal for dining tables, boardroom furniture, and heritage pieces requiring professional care.
Leather Repairs
Our leather repair service addresses rips, burns, and wear on high-end furniture. Using specialist techniques, we restore leather upholstery while maintaining material integrity. The process includes colour-matching, texture replication, and protective treatments to ensure longevity. Clients benefit from expert assessments and solutions tailored to both modern and antique leather pieces, preserving their investment with professional-grade results.
Antique Restoration
Specialising in antique furniture restoration, we preserve historical pieces while addressing structural and aesthetic issues. Our methods combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to repair frames, joints, and decorative elements. From 18th-century chairs to mid-century modern designs, we maintain original character while enhancing usability. Each project receives detailed attention to ensure authenticity and lasting quality.
People
James
Managing Director
With over 30 years in upholstery, James leads Nu-Rest's technical operations. He personally oversees free consultations and quality control, ensuring every project meets exacting standards.
Mindelle
Co-Owner
Mindelle manages client relations and fabric selection, leveraging her design expertise to help customers choose optimal materials. She ensures seamless communication throughout each project's lifecycle.
Questions
What types of furniture can you upholster?
We handle sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, ottomans, and commercial seating. Our expertise includes antique pieces from brands like Ercol and modern designer furniture.
Is reupholstering cheaper than buying new?
Yes, when frames remain structurally sound. We typically save clients 40-60% compared to replacement costs while preserving sentimental or investment pieces.
Do you offer fabric selection assistance?
Yes, we provide free consultations with fabric samples, offering expert advice on durability, colour coordination, and design suitability for your space.
How long does upholstery work take?
Timelines vary by project size. Smaller items take 2-3 weeks, while full suites require 4-6 weeks. We provide exact estimates during free consultations.
Can you repair antique furniture frames?
Yes, our team specialises in structural repairs including joint reinforcement, wood replacement, and spring restoration for antique pieces.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we regularly upholster seating for restaurants, hotels, and offices across Scotland, maintaining commercial durability standards while ensuring aesthetic appeal.
Reviews (7)
Dylan Longworth
Jan 05, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
We are so pleased with our recovered sofas. Amazing job. Look fantastic. Very professional work and ethic. Staff very helpful. Could not reccommend more highly.
We are so pleased with our recovered sofas. Amazing job. Look fantastic. Very professional work and ethic. Staff very helpful. Could not reccommend more highly.
Dylan Longworth
Jan 05, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
We are so pleased with our recovered sofas. Amazing job. Look fantastic. Very professional work and ethic. Staff very helpful. Could not reccommend more highly.
We are so pleased with our recovered sofas. Amazing job. Look fantastic. Very professional work and ethic. Staff very helpful. Could not reccommend more highly.
Dylan Longworth
Jan 05, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
We are so pleased with our recovered sofas. Amazing job. Look fantastic. Very professional work and ethic. Staff very helpful. Could not reccommend more highly.
We are so pleased with our recovered sofas. Amazing job. Look fantastic. Very professional work and ethic. Staff very helpful. Could not reccommend more highly.
Andrew Smillie
Dec 22, 2021
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We had three storage stools reupholstered. Excellent job and they now look brand new inside and out. Company representatives were all very nice to deal with, both at the store and delivery. Not the cheapest but top quality so if that is what you want we can recommend these upholsterers.
A. Butcher
Dec 17, 2021
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Delighted with the service from nu-rest from start to finish. Our suite is looking and feeling better than it ever did. Many thanks again. Highly recommended.
Charlotte Gilhooly
Nov 27, 2021
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Quality service and beautiful job on my window seat and two carver chairs. Lovely quality of hide and these are now really comfortable. Thank you.
Ossie
Nov 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Nu-Rest, we can't recommend them enough. Just taken delivery of our newly re-upholstered cottage suite and it feels a shame to sit on it. The workmanship has restored it better than the original 90's. Thanks very much for a great job from a professional team.
Nu-Rest, we can't recommend them enough. Just taken delivery of our newly re-upholstered cottage suite and it feels a shame to sit on it. The workmanship has restored it better than the original 90's. Thanks very much for a great job from a professional team.
