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Barlow's Upholstery

Upholstering, Furniture Refinishing and Repair

About us

Wilmingtons Best Kept Secret: Four Generations of Artisan Upholstery

Business highlights

97 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Custom built furniture, furniture restoration, furniture - upholstery, repairs, spring work, cushions, pillows, foam rubber. Fabric showroom. Pickup & delivery

Services we don't offer

Automobile Upholstery

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard

Reviews

5.09 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

RALPH G.
10/2017
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
This company is an old line firm and they do outstanding work. This is the place to go for upholstery work on quality furniture. We have used them before for our couch to retie springs and reupholstering. Our couch is too big to be moved out of our condo so they do the work in the condo. Their work is without par.
Description of Work: We needed o two leather chairs reformed, our dining chairs (4) reupholstered and refoamed, our living room chairs (2) reupholstered and refoamed, our ottoman cushion reformed and upholstered, and new webbing put on the two living room chairs. The dining room chairs were upholstered with a Kravet fabric and the living room chairs and ottoman upholstered in a Schumacher fabric.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,448

Anne T.
07/2017
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Everything proceeded smoothly, on schedule.
Description of Work: I had a sofa reupholstered. I was impressed with help at the store in choosing a fabric, timeliness of pickup and delivery, and workmanship. I couldn't be more pleased.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard A M.
08/2016
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a sofa and three chairs that were manufactured in the early/mid 1950's and were in very poor condition. We thought they were beyond redeeming. We were delighted and literally amazed by the finished product. The material and craftsmanship were beyond question. they restrung the underlying springs/frame of the sofa and they padding/upholstery of the cushions was excellent. We are planning to take several other "old" pieces.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Lena E.
11/2013
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Excellent assistance in choosing fabric, including guidance regarding durability. Timely pick up and redelivery. Chairs look great!
Description of Work: Reupholstered two chairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Barlow's Upholstery
Thank you!

Judith G.
08/2013
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
The work that Barlow's did was amazing! I brought the chairs in on a Tuesday with the fabric and a template for the shape for the cushions. I talked with Barbara about how I wanted the cushions to look and she made some very good suggestions as to how adjust the design so that they might be even better. We also looked at the platforms and she suggested that we replace the outer pieces of cloth and the interior material as well (they were dusty, ripped and old). She showed me a beautiful decorative edging to finish it off. They chairs were ready on Friday of the same week! The chairs are absolutely beautiful, completely renewed and so comfortable! The price for the cushions was less than half of what I was quoted by a local interior design store. I can not say enough about the quality of the work and the dedication of Barbara and all of the family members who work in the business. I highly recommend Barlow's to anyone who wants restoration or upholstery work done.
Description of Work: Barlow's rebuilt the platforms, created new seat and back cushions, (with 5" foam) and sewed new velvet slip covers with boxed edges and welting for two old chairs with wooden frames. The platforms were rebuilt with new filler and cloth covering and finished with a decorative edge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Barlow's Upholstery
Thank you!

Gary S.
02/2013
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
My sofa was picked up, recovered, and delivered within 3 weeks. The job was professionally handled and the workmanship excellent.
Description of Work: Excellent Job
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from Barlow's Upholstery
Thank you!

Jeff G.
12/2011
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
I was impressed with their quality, timeliness and suggestions to save money on the work I needed to have done without compromising the craftsmanship or aesthetics of the cushions.
Description of Work: I had 5 boat cushions reupholstered at Barlow's.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Response from Barlow's Upholstery
Thank you!

Susan E.
08/2011
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
They picked up the chair from my home the day after I ordered the work and returned it in a week. I went to the shop and picked out the fabric, getting good input about how it would wear and matching the original color almost exactly. I'm very happy with the work and would recommend Barlow's for this type of work. it is a family business, so the interation is personal and easy to deal with.
Description of Work: An old chair was restored and reupholstered,.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050

Response from Barlow's Upholstery
Member, The Barlow family was happy to be of service to you. Thank You for your kind words!

Michael B.
02/2008
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
They were extremely helpful. While they offered material from a wide selection, at their shop, they gladly provided us with the yardage requirement for us to purchase since we had already found what we wanted elsewhere. They turned the job around in less then a week from when I dropped off the material and the chair looks fantastic. We couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: Constructed two upholstered cushions for an antique wing chair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Response from Barlow's Upholstery
Thank you!

    Contact information

    1002 W 28th St, Wiilmington, DE 19802

    www.barlowupholstery.com/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Upholstering,
    Furniture Refinishing and Repair

    FAQ

    Barlow's Upholstery is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Barlow's Upholstery accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard
    No, Barlow's Upholstery does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Barlow's Upholstery does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Barlow's Upholstery does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Barlow's Upholstery offers emergency services.
    No, Barlow's Upholstery does not offer warranties.
    Barlow's Upholstery offers the following services: Custom built furniture, furniture restoration, furniture - upholstery, repairs, spring work, cushions, pillows, foam rubber. Fabric showroom. Pickup & delivery
    Automobile Upholstery

    Contact information

    1002 W 28th St, Wiilmington, DE 19802

    www.barlowupholstery.com/

    Service hours

    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM