5 Best Furniture Restoration Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A couch with real sentimental value is not something you hand to just anyone, which is why the best furniture restoration services in Johannesburg are worth shortlisting carefully. Between them, the names on this page have logged nearly 850 Google reviews, and every single one holds a rating of 4.6 or higher, with most sitting at 4.7 or above, so the choice here comes down to specialty and turnaround rather than basic craftsmanship.

Short answer: JC Upholstery leads on review volume with 246 reviews at a 4.7-star average, covering reupholstery, leather work and antique restoration. Rattan and Riempie holds the top rating among the busiest names at 4.9 across 188 reviews, specialising in cane and rattan restoration, and Redecorate Furniture rounds out the volume leaders with 165 reviews. Most workshops offer collection and delivery as part of the job.

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Johannesburg's Furniture Restoration Specialists, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	JC Upholstery:Reupholstery & Furniture Repair Randburg	4.7 ★	246	Reupholstery and leather repair	View ›
2	Rattan and riempie	4.9 ★	188	Cane and rattan restoration	View ›
3	Redecorate Furniture	4.6 ★	165	General repair, restoration and reupholstery	View ›
4	Up-cycled	4.7 ★	98	Reupholstery with a design eye	View ›
5	Randburg Upholstery	5.0 ★	57	Full suites and specialty upholstery	View ›

5 Best Furniture Restoration Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

JC Upholstery:Reupholstery & Furniture Repair Randburg

4.7246 Google reviews

JC Upholstery is a Randburg workshop specialising in furniture repair and reupholstery, covering everything from antique couches and sofas to patio furniture and leather pieces, with a dedicated leather service that handles scratches, tears, reconditioning and dyeing. It runs a collection-and-delivery model, so pieces don't need to be dropped off in person, and quotes are handled through an online form.

What people praise

The deepest review history on this page, at 246 reviews
Customers repeatedly describe fast turnaround, several in under a week
Reupholstered pieces are described as looking brand new, including hidden tears
Collection and delivery is called seamless by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

A small share of 1 and 2-star reviews sit alongside a mostly 5-star base
Best known for reupholstery and leather work specifically, rather than structural wood repair

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume246 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name here and a strong default for reupholstery and leather work, with fast, collection-included turnaround as a genuine differentiator.

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Shop No.5, 96 Oxford St, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rattan and riempie

4.9188 Google reviews

Rattan and Riempie Restorers is a Kempton Park specialist in cane, rattan and riempie (rawhide strip) restoration, run largely as a one-person craft business by its owner, Ben. It focuses on repairing and rebuilding rattan and riempie furniture, including chair frames and rocking chairs, and also sells raw riempie and rattan materials for those doing their own repairs.

What people praise

Strong 4.9 rating across 188 reviews
Customers describe pieces they thought were beyond repair coming back fully restored
Owner responses show genuine personal engagement and care advice after the job
Praised for fair, transparent pricing on specialist rattan work

Worth knowing

A one-person operation, so capacity and lead times can be tighter than a larger workshop
Highly specialised in cane and rattan rather than general upholstery or wood refinishing

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume188 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The clear specialist to call for cane, rattan or riempie furniture specifically, with a review record that includes genuinely difficult saves like a family heirloom rocking chair.

Website +27764989916 Directions

101 Silverleaf Ave, Birchleigh, Kempton Park, 1620

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Redecorate Furniture

4.6165 Google reviews

Redecorate Furniture is a Parkhurst shop, open since 2007, offering a broad restoration service that spans wooden furniture repair, reupholstery and fabric, cane and rattan repair, furniture spray painting, and steel repair and fabrication, alongside a retail side selling new and second-hand furniture. It positions itself as a one-stop shop with a single point of contact for jobs that combine several kinds of repair.

What people praise

Broad service range covers wood, fabric, cane and steel restoration under one roof
Reviewers highlight strong communication and progress updates through longer projects
Praised for tackling difficult pieces, including a fully repainted metal cabinet
Nearly two decades of local operating history in Johannesburg

Worth knowing

Rating sits at 4.6, the lowest among the top three volume names, with a wider mix of review scores
Broad scope means it may be less deeply specialised than a single-craft workshop for a very specific repair

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume165 · 87th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A solid generalist pick if your job spans more than one kind of repair, backed by nearly 20 years in business, though the rating spread is worth weighing against the more tightly focused specialists above it.

Website +27836470891 Directions

54 6th St, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Up-cycled

4.798 Google reviews

Up-cycled is a Kew-based upholstery and refurbishment workshop with over 20 years of combined team experience, led by Daniel, blending traditional upholstery craftsmanship with a modern design sensibility. It handles full reupholstery projects, from single chairs to entire dining suites, and also takes on bespoke furniture manufacturing alongside restoration work.

What people praise

Strong 4.7 rating across 98 reviews
Customers repeatedly praise the design advice given on fabric and style choices
Named staff are credited with fixing problems left behind by other companies
Multiple customers describe returning for repeat, larger projects after a first small job

Worth knowing

A handful of reviews mention project timelines stretching due to external factors like load-shedding
Smaller team than the higher-volume names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume98 · 82th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice if you want design input alongside the restoration itself, with a track record of customers returning for bigger follow-on projects.

Website +27826418838 Directions

146 10th Rd, Kew, Johannesburg, 2192

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Randburg Upholstery

5.057 Google reviews

Randburg Upholstery is a Weltevredenpark workshop run by Charl Jansen van Vuuren, offering reupholstery for lounge suites, dining suites, bedroom suites and office furniture, plus a separate line in auto and motorcycle upholstery. It has operated in the furniture and upholstery trade since 1988 and positions its work as roughly half the cost of buying new furniture outright.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across every review collected
Customers describe finished pieces as better than the furniture was when new
Praised for honest, upfront feedback during the assessment stage
Long operating history dating back to 1988

Worth knowing

The smallest review base on this page, at 57 reviews
A one-person-led operation, which may limit capacity for very large or urgent jobs

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume57 · 63th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A flawless rating and decades of experience make this worth a call, particularly for a full suite reupholstery, though the smaller review base means less volume behind the average than the top names on this page.

Website +27825600979 Directions

3 Squirrel Turn, Weltevredenpark, Randburg, 1709

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, measured against the other Johannesburg furniture restoration businesses we looked at. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from nearly 250 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a smaller base. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does furniture restoration cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Restoration and reupholstery pricing in Johannesburg depends heavily on the piece, the fabric or material chosen, and whether structural repairs are needed alongside cosmetic work. None of the businesses above publish fixed public pricing, so a real quote requires an assessment of the specific piece.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These restoration and upholstery workshops are spread across the metro, including Randburg, Kempton Park, Parkhurst and Kew. Searching for furniture restoration near me? Every listing shows a live phone number so you can confirm whether a business collects from your suburb.

What to ask before you hire a furniture restorer

Do you offer collection and delivery, and is there a charge for it?
What’s the realistic turnaround time for this specific piece?
Can I supply my own fabric, and is there a cutting or handling fee if I do?
How do you handle structural repairs that turn out to be more extensive than expected?
Is the quote a fixed price or an estimate that could change once the piece is inspected?
Do you specialise in this material, whether it’s leather, cane, rattan or solid wood?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these furniture restoration businesses?

We started from furniture restoration and upholstery businesses in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can I get cane or rattan furniture restored in Johannesburg?

Yes. Rattan and Riempie Restorers specialises specifically in cane, rattan and riempie work, including chair frames and rocking chairs, and also sells raw materials for DIY repairs.

Do these workshops collect and deliver furniture?

Several do, including JC Upholstery. Confirm collection and delivery availability, and any associated fee, when you request your quote.

The bottom line

JC Upholstery is the safe default given its size and consistently strong reviews, while Rattan and Riempie is the clear call if your piece is specifically cane, rattan or riempie work. Get a firm quote after the piece is assessed in person, since pricing here depends heavily on the individual item.

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