Umphred Furniture — Local services in Berkeley

Let me just say that I'm tempted to buy more furniture just so Umphred can work on it. Umphred recently reupholstered my dream couch and ottoman--and they made them even better than new! Their work is exceptional; how they deal with customers even more so. The upholsterer didn't like the way the cushions initially turned out--and invited me to check them out and discuss what I liked. He redid them not once, but twice to make sure they were just right--all at no extra cost. Kudos also to January's eye for design. He will quickly pick up on the look/theme/vibe you are going for. I just sent pictures for a second project. Finally, I love, love, love Umphred's philosophy of sustainability and reuse. I tend to buy nice pieces that I love and want to keep forever, and thanks to Umphred, that is now possible. I am...

January had good ideas about the pillow project I brought to him. It was using a piece of crewel work my mom stitched over 50 years ago. Making a pillow with the crewel work was an important way for me to remember and honor my mom. January "got" the significance of the piece and graciously indulged me in telling him about its history. The backing and cording he chose are simple, and balance and complement the crewel work. The workmanship of the pillow he/his workshop created is first rate and well worth the price. I highly recommend the shop and will use it again should the...

January was very professional and communicative throughout my interactions with UMPHRED FURNITURE. I appreciated being walked through the options for the reupholster of my 5 dining room table chairs and timeline for the work. He took the time to show many many different options for the fabric in different lighting. He was friendly and easy to work with, listening well to my goals. The chairs came out very well. It was not inexpensive. It took a little longer than I expected for the work to be completed. I would certainly consider using Umphred again if...