Upholstery Prices*

Rough Estimates, for modern furniture 

The price chart gives a rough estimate for various types and styles of common (non-elegant) modern furniture. (These prices and amounts don't apply to detailed, elegant, vintage or antique furniture.) These Labor prices* and yardage amounts* are estimated, and these labor prices are based upon:

  • furniture that is in good condition (springs, frame, and all paddings are OK as-is)
  • prices are for the labor, some basic supplies, and standard upholstery fabric. prices do not include replacing padding and does not include cushion filling or foam.
  • using fabrics purchased from us at the time the order is written. (Note: when using Customer's Own Materials the labor is not subsidized and will be charged accordingly. For more info, go here: Using Customer's Own Fabric)
  • using plain or allover pattern fabrics* that don't need to be matched.
  • the below labor prices do not include alterations, extra work, unusual furniture or antiques, which are priced on an individual basis.
  • there will be additional labor and other charges for working in vinyl or leather.

We are a custom upholstery shop.  We can cover your furniture in a number of different ways. The actual labor prices and yardages amounts could be different for your furniture depending upon what we do to your furniture. (See details at the bottom of this page.)

There are a lot of vaiables in upholstery (i.e. different furniture styles and conditions, fairly new and in good condition, or old, vintage, or needing lots of work, etc.) This price list attempts to show those variables to give you at least an idea of what your upholstery job might cost.


Sofas (Without Skirt) Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
A1 Plain Style with Plain Back* (6 foot) $700 to $900 & up   $66 & up 10-12 yds & up   $1,066 to $1,926 & up
A2 With Loose Back Cushions* $800 to $1,150 & up   $81 & up 12-15 yds & up   $1,241 to $2,431 & up
A3 with Attached Pillow Backs* $850 to $1,250 & up   $78 & up 11-15 yds & up   $1,258 to $2,528 & up
A4 ... *For our standard tailored skirt add $200 to $300 & up   $15 & up 2-3 yds & up   $275 to $555 & up
A5   * For attached arm & back pillows add per each $80 to $150 & up   $3 & up .5-1 & up   $86 to $233 & up
A2 Wood Frame sofa with 6 cushions $725 to $1,100 & up   $42 & up 6-8 yds & up   $947 to $1,782 & up
A6 French Provincial (with finished woodwork)             & up    
A7   With Plain Back $800 to $1,050 & up   $66 & up 10-12 yds & up   $1,166 to $2,076 & up
A8   For straight flat tufting in back add per button $12 to $20 & up   $8 & up ½-2 yd & up   $35 to $188 & up
A9   For channel back add per channel $22 to $45 & up   $8 & up ½-2 yd & up   $45 to $213 & up
Loveseats (without skirt) Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
B1 with Plain Back* $625 to $800 & up   $51 & up 8-9 yds & up   $916 to $1,571 & up
B2 With Loose Back Cushions* $750 to $900 & up   $63 & up 10-11 yds & up   $1,113 to $1,843 & up
B3 with Attached Pillow Backs* $800 to $950 & up   $63 & up 10-11 yds & up   $1,163 to $1,893 & up
B4   *For our standard tailored skirt add $160 to $220 & up   $11 & up 1 1/2-2yds & up   $216 to $391 & up
B5 French Provincial (with finished woodwork)                            
B6   With Plain Back $900 to $900 & up   $51 & up 8-9 yds & up   $1,191 to $1,671 & up
B7   For tufting in back add per button $12 to $20 & up   $5 & up 1/2-1 yd for all & up   $32 to $105 & up
B8   For channel back add per channelδ $22 to $30 up   $5 & up 1/2-1 yd for all & up   $42 to $115 & up
Living Room Chairs – (without Skirt) Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
C1 Plain Back* $500 to $750 & up   $33 & up 5-6 yds & up   $683 to $1,263 & up
C2 with Attached Pillow Backs* $600 to $900 & up   $36 & up 5 ½ -6 ½ yds & up   $801 to $1,456 & up
C3 With Loose Back Cushions* $575 to $800 & up   $39 & up 6-7 yds & up   $794 to $1,399 & up
C4 Wing Chair * $600 to $800 & up   $39 & up 6-7 yds & up   $819 to $1,399 & up
C5   Standard Plain $600 to $750 & up   $39 & up 6-7 yds & up   $819 to $1,349 & up
C6   with attached pillow back $675 to $850 & up   $39 & up 6-7 yds & up   $894 to $1,449 & up
C7 *For our standard tailored skirt add $125 to $175 & up   $8 & up 1-1 ½ yds & up   $163 to $303 & up
C8 Platform rocker – plain back with open arm $400 to $600 & up   $26 & up 4-4 ½ yds & up   $546 to $986 & up
C9 French Provincial (with finished woodwork)                      
C10   With Plain Back $550 to $750 & up   $32 & up 5-5 ½ yds & up   $732 to $1,222 & up
C11   For tufting in back add per button $12 to $20 & up   $2 & up ¼-½ yd & up   $22 to $62 & up
C12   For channelback add per channelδ $20 to $30 & up   $1 & up ¼-½ yd & up   $29 to $47 & up
C13 Small Occasional chair – plain seat & back $150 to $225 & up   $15 & up 2-3 yds & up   $225 to $480 & up
C14 Medium Occasional chair – plain seat & back $200 to $300 & up   $20 & up 2-3 yds & up   $295 to $640 & up
C15 Larger Occasional chair – plain seat & back $300 to $400 & up   $24 & up 2-3 yds & up   $414 to $824 & up
Recliners Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
D1 Recliner - plain style $750 to $1,200 & up   $51 & up 7-9 yds & up   $1,011 to $2,051 & up
  Extra Cost Items                            
  D1.1 Attached Seat Pillow, per ea. $85 to $200 & up   $2 & up 0-1/2 yd ea. & up   $87 to $242 & up
  D1.2 Attached Arm Pillows, per ea. $65 to $130 & up   $2 & up 0-1/2 yd ea. & up   $67 to $172 & up
  D1.3 Attached Back Pillows, per ea. $90 to $170 & Up   $3 & up 0-1 yd ea. & up   $93 to $253 & up
  D1.4 Attached Wing Pillows, per ea. $60 to $125 & Up   $2 & up 0-1/2 yd ea & up   $62 to $167 & up
  D1.5 Outer Arm Pockets, per ea. $50 to $70 &up   $3 & up 1/2 yd ea. & up   $68 to $113 & up
  D1.6 Button Designs, per button $3 to $15 & up   $0 & up       $3 to $15 & up
  D1.7 Any Other Extra Labor                            
Dining Room Chairs Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
E1 Detachable Seat – wrap around** (on existing solid plywood base) $45 to $60 & up   $8 & up ¾ yds for 2 & up   $76 to $228 & up
E2 Detachable Seat with cording around bottom** (on existing solid plywood base) $55 to $75 & up   $9 & up 1 yd for 2 & up   $94 to $244 & up
E3   **For taking off & putting seats on frame, add per each $8 to $15 & up   $0 & up              
E4   **Custom fitting chair seats to drop in seats, add each $15 to $25 & up   $0 & up              
E5 Dinette Seat and back – Detachable $85 to $135 & up   $6 & up 1 yd & up   $121 to $221 & up
E6 Parson's chair (seat & back only, exposed wood legs) $250 to $350 & up   $12 & up 2 yds & up   $322 to $522 & up
E7 Parson's chair (seat & back only, with covered legs) $350 to $450 & up   $15 & up 2 1/2 yds & up   $440 to $665 & up
E8 Round bar stool seat with cord $50   $70 & up   $6 & up 1 yd & up   $86 to $156  
E9 Swivel Bar Stool, seat & back $150 to $250 & up   $12 & up 2 yds & up   $222 to $422 & up
Sleeper Sofas (without Skirt) Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
F1 Plain Back* $700 to $850 & up   $63 & up 10-11 yds     $1,063 to $1,793 & up
F2 With Loose Back Cushions* $850 to $1,100 & up   $75 & up 12-13 yds     $1,285 to $2,215 & up
F3 With Attached Pillows * $900 to $1,200 & up   $75 & up 12-13 yds     $1,335 to $2,315 & up
F4   *For skirt add $180 to $280 & up   $12 & up 2 yds     $252 to $452 & up
Sleeper Loveseats (without skirt) Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
G1 with Plain Back* $600 to $800 & up   $51 & up 8-9 yds     $891 to $1,571 & up
G2 With Loose Back Cushions* $750 to $950 & up   $63 & up 10-11 yds     $1,113 to $1,893 & up
G3 with Attached Pillow Backs* $775 to $900 & up   $63 & up 10-11 yds     $1,138 to $1,843 & up
G4   *For skirt add $180 to $280 & up   $11 & up 1 1/2-2yds     $236 to $451 & up
Cushions Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
H1 Standard square couch cushion $132 to $150 & up   $9 & up 1-2 yds & up   $171 to $319 & up
H2 Rocker cushion sets (seat & back) $175 to $250 & up   $12 & up 1 ½-2 ½ yds & up   $232 to $462 & up
H3 Chair pads (single edge seam, without ties) $45 to $80 & up   $5 & up ¾ yds & up   $72 to $145 & up
H4   per tie, add $15 to $20 & up             $15 to $20  
H5   using customer-supplied Velcro or ribbon as ties $0     & up                      
H6 Window seats - width plus length, per inch $3 to $5 & up                    
H7 RV Cushions, see RV Cushion Price page                            
H8 Please call for quote with dimensions, description and quantity.                            
Footstools Labor
when using our fabric
      Extras Yards & up     Total Price Including fabric
J1 Plain style (small)* $85 to $500 & up   $5 & up ½ – 1 yd & up   $105 to $585 & up
J2 Standard footstool, solid top, no bands, no skirt* $150 to $275 & up   $9 & up 1-2 yds & up   $189 to $444 & up
J3 Attached Pillow footstool, no skirt* $250 to $350 & up   $12 & up 1½ -2½ yds & up   $307 to $562 & up
J4 * For Skirts add $80 to $140 & up   $6 & up ½–1½ yds & up   $101 to $266 & up
J5 * For bands add per band $40 to $85 & up   $2 & up ¼ – ½ yds & up   $50 to $127 & up
Throw Pillow Covers (Without Filler) Labor         Extras Yards & up     Total Price
K1 Covers Only (small to medium size) $0                          
K2   Cordless knife edge* $40 to $65 & up   $5 & up ½ – 1 yd & up   $60 to $150 & up
K3   Corded knife edge* $50 to $70 & up   $5 & up ½ – 1 yd & up   $70 to $155 & up
K4   * Machine Top-Sewn shut   to                        
K5   For zippers, add per each $10 to $20 & up                    
K6     Filler cost                          
K7 Standard filler, add $10 to $40 & up                    
K8   Other fillers available at additional cost                            
Extra Labor Cost & Services Labor         Extras Yards & up     Total Price
L1 Flat Arm Covers – (not fitted) unlined, per pair $35 to $60 & up   $5 & up ½ – 1 yd & up   $55 to $145 & up
L2 Fitted Arm Covers – unlined, per pair $60 to $80 & up   $5 & up ½ – 1 yd & up   $80 to $165 & up
L3 Seat Coil Spring Tying* (padding extra)                            
L4   Small chairs*, no cushion $70 to $150 & up                    
L5   Living room chairs*, with cushion $160 to $225 & up                    
L6   Loveseats* $260 to $350 & up                    
L7   Sofas* $400 to $600 & up                    
L8   Antiques on a per item basis                            
L9   *Supplies or paddings additional cost, prices do not include antiques                            
  Making Patterns Labor                          
M1   Channels $60 to $120 & up                    
M2   Attached Pillow backs $200 to $350 & up                    
M3   Any other type   to   & up                    
 
Other
                             
M4 Frame Repairs, on a per item basis                            
M5 Frame Alterations, on a per item basis                            
M6 Local on-site consultation (first 30 min) $100 to $175 & up                    
M7   Additional time, per hour $80 to $100 & up                    
                                 
*All prices subject to change without notice. All labor Prices are based upon using our plain or allover pattern fabrics. All labor prices are based upon the furniture frame being solid, the springs and the padding being in good shape, and include doing the work with our standard materials and methods. Prices do not include supplies for doing the job, or new foam.
                                 
Extra charges apply for:
                               
Supplies to do the job
                               
Matching patterns
                               
Working with white or very plain and smooth or shiny fabrics
                               
Putting a liner over the padding before putting the cover on the furniture
                               
Retieing or repairing springs
                               
Extra loose or attached pillows or cushions.
                               
Frame repairs or alterations
                               
Major repairs to the padding
                               
New foam or other cushion fill for the cushion or other padded areas
                               
Pick up and delivering
                               
Anything not normally supplied or done in our normal services and methods.
                               
Anything that takes us extra time, labor, or costs to do.
                               
Anything not specifically charged for or included on the work order.
                               
Customer's Own Materials