Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Furniture Restoration Services in Scotland
Nu-Rest Upholstery is a family-run business with over 60 years of experience in furniture restoration. Established in 1965, we specialise in upholstery, loose covers, French polishing, and leather repairs. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to revitalise both antique and contemporary furniture. With a combined experience of 160 years, we serve Glasgow, Edinburgh, and surrounding areas. We prioritise customer satisfaction through free consultations, competitive pricing, and a commitment to preserving sentimental or valuable pieces. Our services include frame repairs, fabric selection, and full reupholstery. We work with commercial clients and private customers, offering tailored solutions for each project.Our reputation is built on trust, quality workmanship, and a personal approach. We collect and deliver furniture for convenience. Our showroom in Glasgow showcases our expertise, while our Edinburgh location operates by appointment. We are passionate about sustainability, helping clients avoid unnecessary waste by restoring furniture to its original glory. Our team stays updated with industry trends while maintaining traditional methods. We guarantee satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and transparent communication throughout every project.
Services
Upholstery
Loose Covers
French Polishing
Leather Repairs
Furniture Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined furniture restoration expertise
- Our team provides free consultations and no-obligation quotations
- We guarantee satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail
- We collect and deliver furniture for client convenience
- We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques
What people say
Professional service
Transformed furniture
Excellent workmanship
Highly recommend
Impeccable attention to detail
Services
Upholstery
We specialise in traditional upholstery for both modern and antique furniture. Our skilled craftsmen handle frame repairs, padding replacement, and fabric installation. Clients can choose from premium materials to revitalise sofas, chairs, and other pieces while preserving structural integrity.
Loose Covers
Our made-to-measure loose covers transform furniture with precision tailoring. We use durable fabrics that withstand daily use while maintaining aesthetic appeal. This service extends furniture lifespan cost-effectively, offering easy maintenance through removable covers for cleaning.
French Polishing
This traditional technique enhances wooden furniture surfaces through meticulous application of shellac. We restore antique tables, chairs, and cabinets to their original glory, removing stains and scratches while preserving historical authenticity through hand-finishing methods.
Leather Repairs
Our specialists repair leather furniture with techniques matching original craftsmanship. We address rips, burns, and wear using quality materials. The process maintains leather patina while restoring functionality and appearance through expert colour-matching and texturing.
Furniture Restoration
We restore valuable furniture through comprehensive processes including stripping, structural repairs, and finish renewal. Our team preserves historical integrity while updating pieces for modern use, combining traditional methods with contemporary durability standards.
People
James
Managing Director
With over 30 years in upholstery, James leads our team with expertise passed through generations. He personally oversees quality control and client consultations, ensuring every project meets our exacting standards while maintaining family values.
Mindelle
Operations Director
Mindelle manages day-to-day operations with a focus on customer service. Her 25 years of experience ensure smooth project execution from initial consultation to final delivery, maintaining our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
Questions
What types of furniture can you upholster?
We handle sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, ottomans, and commercial seating. Our expertise includes both modern pieces and antique furniture requiring specialist restoration techniques.
Do you offer commercial upholstery services?
Yes, we regularly work with businesses across Scotland, providing seating restoration for restaurants, hotels, and offices with the same attention to detail as private commissions.
Can you repair damaged leather furniture?
We specialise in leather repairs for rips, burns, and wear, using techniques that maintain original appearance while restoring functionality through expert colour-matching and material selection.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Glasgow, Edinburgh, and surrounding regions including Stirling, Ayrshire, and Paisley, with collection and delivery available for client convenience.
How long does the upholstery process take?
Timelines vary by project size - smaller items take 2-3 weeks while complex restorations require longer. We provide clear timeframes during initial consultations based on current workload.
Do you work on IKEA furniture?
We can reupholster vintage IKEA pieces with solid frames but cannot work on modern designs due to their construction methods which don't support traditional upholstery techniques.
