A restored armchair with a hand-carved wood frame and floral upholstery

Raleigh, Durham, Cary & surrounding areas

Restoring beauty and comfort to the pieces that matter most.

Custom upholstery and furniture restoration, from classic heirlooms to modern makeovers. Quality craftsmanship and personal service, every time.

A set of dining chairs in bold custom fabric, finished in the workshop

Why choose Oak City Upholstery?

Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. With careful attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship, we transform each piece into something truly special, always with your satisfaction in mind.

  • Skilled ArtisansPassion and precision on every project, reviving furniture that holds meaning and memories.
  • Bespoke SolutionsHigh‑quality and accessible, with honest pricing tailored to your style, needs, and budget.
  • Client SatisfactionExceptional workmanship and responsive service, built on lasting relationships.
  • Timely DeliveryEfficient, careful work that delivers every project on schedule.

Every piece, one standard of craft

Homes, businesses, churches, cars, and boats. Every piece is assessed, rebuilt where it needs it, and finished by hand in our Morrisville shop.

A set of wingback chairs reupholstered in the workshop

Residential Furniture

Sofas, loveseats, sectionals, recliners, dining and accent chairs, barstools, and headboards, rebuilt and re‑covered for the way you live.

What's included

  • Frame repair
  • Spring retie
  • New foam & padding
  • Fabric selection
  • Cushion rebuild
  • Hand‑set welting
Start a project
A gilded French settee upholstered in a bold blue Greek-key print, finished in the workshop

Custom Designer Upholstery

Bespoke, made‑to‑order work for a specific look: fabric selection, custom cushions, and detailing tailored to your space and taste.

What's included

  • Fabric & trim sourcing
  • Cushions & pillows
  • Pattern matching
  • Tufting & detailing
  • Skirt & welt options
  • Made to order
Discuss a design
A boat interior reupholstered with white seating and striped detailing

Automotive & Marine Specialty

Bring your vehicle dreams to reality. Seats, interiors, and boat cushions redone to stand up to real use and still look sharp.

What's included

  • Marine‑grade vinyl
  • Foam replacement
  • Seat & interior panels
  • Boat cushions
  • UV & water resistant
  • Stitching & piping
Ask about your vehicle
  • Commercial & Restaurant

    Restaurant and business seating re‑covered to hold up to heavy daily use.

  • Church Pews

    Pew upholstery and restoration for churches, quoted per project.

  • Repairs & Foam

    Loose frames, tired springs, and flattened foam put right, so a favorite piece feels good again.

  • Pickup & Delivery

    We pick up and deliver throughout our service area, with longer trips available on request.

Fabric

Your fabric, or ours

Bring your own upholstery fabric, or choose one through us. Either way, we'll help you land on something that suits the piece and how you use it.

Browse Greenhouse Fabrics
  1. Browse the collectionGreenhouse Fabrics is our main supplier. Find a pattern you like on their site and send us the pattern number.
  2. We check price and stockWe confirm pricing and availability for that pattern and include it in your estimate.
  3. Free samples at homeWe can have free fabric samples shipped straight to your door, so you can see and feel them before you decide.

Tired and worn, made beautiful again

Real projects from the bench. On the left, what came in. On the right, what went home.

A gilded French settee before and after: a bare, stripped frame on the left, upholstered in a blue Greek-key print on the right
Before & After

Gilded French settee

A gilt frame stripped to bare wood and rebuilt, then upholstered in a crisp blue Greek‑key print. A showpiece brought back to life.

A wingback armchair before and after reupholstery: faded floral fabric on the left, rich red and gold damask on the right
Before & After

Wingback armchair

A worn floral wingback rebuilt and re‑covered in a rich damask. Frame, springs, and cushion brought back to life.

A tufted ottoman before and after: worn brown leather on the left, plush leopard-pattern velvet on the right
Before & After

Tufted ottoman

Worn leather retired for a plush cut‑velvet, with every button hand‑tufted to keep the deep, even diamonds.

A vehicle seat cushion before and after: cracked and torn leather on the left, a smooth new cover on the right
Before & After

Vehicle seat cushion

A cracked, torn cushion rebuilt with new foam and a fresh, hard‑wearing cover that stands up to daily use.

A pair of club chairs before and after: dated worn fabric on the left, a clean two-tone scheme on the right
Before & After

Club chair pair

A dated pair stripped to the frame and re‑covered in a clean two‑tone scheme, ready for another decade of use.

Simple from photo to finished piece

  1. 01

    Send photos

    Text a few photos of your piece to 919‑348‑9863, or use the quote form below.

  2. 02

    Assess & quote

    We review the piece, talk through fabric and options, and give you an honest estimate.

  3. 03

    Craft & restore

    The frame is rebuilt as needed, new materials go in, and it's upholstered by hand.

  4. 04

    Back to you

    Pick it up at the shop or we'll deliver it: a piece that's comfortable, solid, and made to be used and loved.

Get a free quote

Tell us about your piece

The fastest way to a quote is a photo. Text one over, or send the details here and we'll get right back to you.

Client Reviews

“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We've already recommended them to others.”

Michael Anderson

“Communication was top‑notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”

Emily Carter

“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”

Jason Reynolds