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Van Dorn Upholstery is a family business,
started more than 40 years ago, and nurtured each generation
since. It is known far and wide for quality workmanship on couches,
love seats, chairs, cushions, throw pillows and more.
That expertise is best displayed when it
comes to magnificent antique restoration. They can rebuild your
most precious items, doing spring work, light refinishing, adding
just the right padding, batting or foam to the seats and back,
and covering the piece in a beautiful fabric designed to fit
the period and style of the piece.
When it comes to the upholstering, they
know all the techniques that make the difference - tufting and
channeling for instance. I've seen samples of their work and
they're beautiful! It's as if that older piece comes alive again.
It all starts with a phone call. When you
call Van Dorn Upholstery they ask you a few preliminary questions
about the style of the item or what colors you have in mind.
Then they set up a convenient appointment for an in-home consultation.
They show up armed with a huge array of
fabric samples and ideas. And, although they are experts in this
type of restoration, they never impose their own ideas on the
client. Instead, they work with you, listening to what you want,
where you plan to use the piece in your home, and your other
considerations. Then they work with you to find the best ideas.
Sometimes it may be as simple as finding a new place for an old
item in your home, or seeing what a difference a change of color
or pattern can make.
Van Dorn Upholstery even does cornices,
light draperies, patio cushions and sun room sets; as well as
boat cushions, boat tops and awnings, automobile upholstery,
seat re-covering, headliners, and restaurant and office chair
recovering with industrial strength fabrics. They'll know the
right look and style you are going for.
In addition, they do customized slip covers.
These are not cheap throws like you find in discount stores.
In fact, they bring in your sofa and chair, make a specialized
pattern for the individual pieces and go from there.
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Customers say they are amazed what a difference
upholstering can make. There are many reasons people want to
re-upholster instead of just buying something new. Many times
it's an antique or a period piece, or something of
Van Dorn Upholstery is located at 510-F South Van Dorn Street
in Alexandria.
sentimental value such as a child's chair
or a special rocker. But other times people to want to take something
that's old and make it seem new, especially when the older pieces
are of a higher quality than what is often sold in furniture
stores nowadays. This may be especially true of couches, love
seats, recliners and chairs.
Some times people choose re-upholstery
because a couch or chair is the right size to fit under a low
window or in an especially small or odd-sized room. Or other
times, people want to change the piece a little - detach some
of the back cushions, add customized throw pillows or special
trim.
They also do repair work and can work with
you on insurance claims. For a very reasonable fee they will
help the customer get compensation for what was lost or damaged.
And, when it comes to choices, they are
virtually unlimited at Van Dorn Upholstery. When I was there
I looked through hundreds of sample books, in literally thousands
of colors and styles by famous designers. The fabrics come in
tapestries, stripes, plaids, solids, prints, voile, batiste,
novelties, French moiré, suede cloth, chenille, damask,
jacquard, textures, silk, cotton and more.
If you need any more reason to give Van
Dorn Upholstery a call, check out their prices. Call today to
find out if a seasonal sale is in progress. If the sale pricing
is in effect, you get 20% off fabric and 20% off labor if you
buy at least 5 yards of the material from them.
Van Dorn Upholstery accepts all major credit
cards and they serve the entire metro area!
Van Dorn Upholstery
510-F South Van Dorn Street
Alexandria, Virginia
Phone: 703-370-1520
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
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