Ablyss Upholstery & Refinishing

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50+ Years

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Expert Furniture Restoration & Custom Design

Ablyss Upholstery & Refinishing has been a premier destination for furniture restoration, repair, and custom design since 1954. Our team combines over 60 years of collective experience with meticulous craftsmanship to breathe new life into antiques, modern pieces, and custom creations. We specialize in balancing preservation with innovation, ensuring every project maintains its original character while meeting contemporary needs. Our services extend to residential and commercial clients, offering tailored solutions for upholstery, refinishing, and bespoke furniture construction.

With a fourth-generation master craftsman leading our efforts, we prioritize quality materials, heirloom durability, and personalized service. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our attention to detail, from patternmaking to finish application, ensuring every piece exceeds client expectations. We serve Denver and surrounding areas, providing expert consultations and transparent communication throughout each project. Our reputation for reliability and artistry has been built through decades of satisfied customers who trust us with their most valued furniture investments.

Services

Antique Restoration Custom Furniture Furniture Repair Furniture Refinishing Upholstery Commercial Upholstery Residential Upholstery Patternmaking Finish Preservation Fabric Selection

Details

Year established: 1954

Highlights and features

We offer 60+ years of combined experience in furniture restoration and upholstery.
Our fourth-generation master craftsman ensures heirloom-quality craftsmanship.
We provide tailored solutions balancing preservation with functional modernization.
Our team handles projects from antique restoration to full custom construction.
We guarantee transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail.

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Services

Antique Restoration

Our antique restoration specialists revive heirloom furniture while preserving historical integrity. Using traditional techniques and period-appropriate materials, we repair broken components, restore finishes, and reupholster pieces to extend their usable life. Each project balances preservation with functional improvements, ensuring antiques maintain their character while meeting modern standards. Clients receive detailed consultations to align restoration goals with the item's history and intended use.

Custom Furniture

We create custom furniture tailored to individual specifications and spatial requirements. Our fourth-generation craftsman constructs durable hardwood pieces combining timeless aesthetics with contemporary functionality. From concept to completion, clients collaborate on design choices, material selections, and dimensional requirements. Each custom creation emphasizes heirloom quality, ensuring pieces become future family heirlooms while perfectly complementing existing decor schemes.

Furniture Repair

Our repair services address structural and cosmetic issues in residential and commercial furniture. We fix loose joints, replace damaged veneers, and restore worn upholstery using techniques that maintain original construction methods. The process includes thorough assessment, damage documentation, and repair strategy development to ensure functional restoration without compromising aesthetic value. Clients receive cost-effective solutions extending furniture lifespan significantly.

Furniture Refinishing

Professional refinishing restores wood furniture's appearance while protecting against future damage. Our process involves careful stripping, sanding, staining, and protective coating application using premium materials. Clients may choose to maintain original finishes or update pieces with new colors and textures. The service enhances durability against environmental factors while preserving structural integrity through meticulous surface preparation techniques.

Upholstery

Our upholstery team handles projects ranging from antique reupholstering to modern furniture customization. With 100+ years of combined experience, we work with diverse fabrics including leather, velvet, and designer textiles. The service includes pattern matching, cushion reconstruction, and trim application to achieve polished results. Commercial clients benefit from durable material selections suited for high-traffic environments while residential projects emphasize comfort and aesthetic cohesion.

Questions

What types of furniture can you restore?

We handle all wood and upholstered furniture types, including antiques, heirlooms, and modern pieces. Our expertise covers structural repairs, finish restoration, and textile renewal for residential and commercial items.

How long does the restoration process take?

Project timelines vary based on complexity, but we provide estimated schedules during initial consultations. Simple repairs may complete in days while extensive restorations require several weeks to ensure quality craftsmanship.

Can you match existing upholstery fabrics?

Our team specializes in pattern matching and can source comparable materials for most upholstery projects. We maintain relationships with fabric suppliers to ensure accurate color and texture matches for seamless results.

Do you offer warranties on your work?

We stand behind our craftsmanship with a satisfaction guarantee. Structural repairs and new construction carry a 5-year warranty while refinishing and upholstery services include 2-year coverage against workmanship defects.

Can you create custom furniture from design sketches?

Yes, we welcome custom projects based on client sketches or collaborate on original designs. Our master craftsman works closely with clients to translate concepts into functional, durable furniture pieces meeting specific dimensional and aesthetic requirements.

How should I prepare furniture for refinishing?

Minimal preparation is required. We recommend removing hardware and personal items from surfaces. Our team handles protective covering removal and workspace preparation to ensure efficient, dust-controlled refinishing processes.

Reviews (4)

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Kyla H.

Jun 23, 2020 Report

I had my furniture done a year ago. In that time I have called and emailed that the pins/tacks keep falling out with no response or service. Since I have found loose thread everywhere and even worse the seat cousins are too short and are falling into the sofa so you are sitting on the wood cross bars. I spent all my savings on this family heirloom and hoped the work would last for my grandchildren to inherit them but instead I will have to save for many years to get ablyss work fixed. They may be kind and have the best price when I shopped around but the work is not quality.

Andy Ward

Apr 16, 2019 Report

I used these guys for roughly 20K worth of custom furniture and upholstery and can't recommend them enough! Extremely professional, timely and the product is top notch. Over a year later and it's all still holding up to the thousands of (young) people that come through my business. Thanks guys!

Dan Vanderhorst

Apr 27, 2018 Report

Great customer service. We ordered some cushions made. Haven't gotten delivery yet. Seems like a good ship.

Max Planck

Feb 25, 2013 Report

Not easy to find with the construction mess on Evans, but if you have any furniture you're considering for reupholstering or new fabric, these folks know what they're doing. I had an old sofa that had seen better days thanks to too many dogs and kids traipsing across its cushions and too many spills. It was still a very solid piece of furniture and it was premature to doom it to the landfill. I located Ablyss on the web, sent them an e-mail with some pics of the couch and they gave me a quote.

I then went out to their place and looked at their fabric offerings - they've got reams of them - and in a very short time, my sofa was delivered. They did outstanding work and you can't go wrong with an outfit that's been in biz in Denver since the 50's, either.