5 Best Furniture Restoration Services in London (2026)

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

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

A cracked veneer or a grandparent's chair with the stuffing coming out is not something you hand to just anyone. London's furniture restoration specialists on this page have logged well over 600 Google reviews between them, and every single one holds a rating of 4.9 or 5, so the real decision is not who does good work, it is who specialises in your piece, from upholstery to French polishing.

Short answer: The top-rated pick for furniture restoration in London is Kennington Upholstery Ltd (5.0 stars across 333 reviews), a Central London workshop known for sofa and chair reupholstery with pickup and delivery. Close behind are London Furniture Restorers (5.0, 105 reviews) for antique pieces and PRESTIGE FRENCH POLISHING (5.0, 95 reviews) for wood finishing. Most jobs start with a free quote.

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How London's furniture restorers compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Kennington Upholstery Ltd	5.0 ★	333	Sofa and chair reupholstery	View ›
2	London Furniture Restorers	5.0 ★	105	Antique and sentimental pieces	View ›
3	PRESTIGE FRENCH POLISHING	5.0 ★	95	French polishing and wood finishing	View ›
4	I&M Furniture Restoration	5.0 ★	67	Fulham-based furniture refinishing	View ›
5	Furniture Restorers in London Ltd	4.9 ★	70	Structural repairs and North London coverage	View ›

5 Best Furniture Restoration Services in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall↩ Responds to reviews

Kennington Upholstery Ltd

5.0333 Google reviews

Kennington Upholstery Ltd runs a Central London workshop near Tottenham Court Road, reupholstering and restoring sofas, chairs, cushions, headboards and banquette seating for both homes and businesses. The team offers fabric guidance alongside collection and delivery across Central, South, West, East and North London, and works with interior designers and joiners on larger commercial fit-outs. It handles everything from antique frame restoration to full re-covers on contemporary sofas.

What people praise

Highest reviewed pick on this list, at 333 reviews
Pickup and drop-off included, so no need to transport furniture yourself
Handles complex or unusual upholstery, including antique and multi-piece sets
Staff work directly with joiners and designers on commercial jobs

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume333 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: It leads this list on both rating and review volume, and the range of jobs described, from cat-scratched sofas to full restaurant fit-outs, points to a workshop comfortable with scale. A safe first call for reupholstery of any size.

Website +442070960101 Directions

London WC1E 6HP

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

London Furniture Restorers

5.0105 Google reviews

London Furniture Restorers, trading as After Noah Restoration Workshop on Upper Street, has been nursing furniture back to health as a family-run operation since 1930. The workshop restores antique chairs, trunks, tables and other sentimental pieces, and offers chair caning, French polishing, veneering, and traditional reupholstery among its services. It is open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons.

What people praise

Long-running family workshop with decades of restoration experience
Clearly explains what is possible before starting a job
Handles emotionally significant pieces, like inherited chairs and trunks, with care
Open every day of the week, including Sundays

Worth knowing

A few jobs take a few weeks depending on how busy the workshop is

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume105 · 93th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: This is the pick for a piece with real sentimental weight. Reviewers consistently mention the team taking time to talk through what a restoration will involve before committing to it.

Website +442073594281 Directions

122 Upper St, London N1 1QP

#3🕑 Open 7 days

PRESTIGE FRENCH POLISHING

5.095 Google reviews

PRESTIGE FRENCH POLISHING is a Kensington-based specialist that has built its reputation over roughly 25 years of traditional French polishing across Kensington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Notting Hill. The business covers specialist wood finishes and repairs, from dining tables and handrails to full wooden floor restorations, using both traditional French polishing techniques and more modern alternatives.

What people praise

Every review on file is a 5 star rating
Works on large jobs, including full wood floor restorations across multi-storey properties
Responsive, clear communication with detailed written quotes
Skilled on fine finishes, from dining tables to staircases

Worth knowing

A specialist finisher rather than a full upholstery or repair shop

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume95 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: If the job is about bringing out the wood itself, this is the specialist to call. Reviewers repeatedly describe the results as looking better than before the damage.

Website +447847220255 Directions

30 Bassett Rd, London W10 6JL

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

I&M Furniture Restoration

5.067 Google reviews

I&M Furniture Restoration, trading as I&M Finishings, is a Fulham-based restorer with over 20 years of experience serving Hammersmith, Richmond, Notting Hill Gate, Wandsworth, Putney and Barnes. The team restores and refinishes both domestic and commercial furniture, from Danish teak dining tables to sofas, and offers pickup and re-delivery as part of the service.

What people praise

Nearly all reviews are 5 stars, with only a couple of 4-star exceptions
Convenient pickup and re-delivery, including for larger pieces
Progress updates during the restoration, including photos and video calls
Quick turnaround, with some jobs finished within a couple of days

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top names on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume67 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: A solid, consistent choice for West London homeowners, particularly for mid-century and teak furniture where getting the finish right matters.

Website +447794143590 Directions

399a Fulham Palace Rd, London SW6 6TA

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Furniture Restorers in London Ltd

4.970 Google reviews

Furniture Restorers in London Ltd is a North London operation with over 40 years of experience in French polishing, cabinet making, furniture repair and upholstery from its Wood Green workshop. The team handles structural repairs on chairs, tables and staircases, along with piano restoration, and offers no-obligation quotes before work begins.

What people praise

Four decades of hands-on restoration and cabinet-making experience
Skilled at structural fixes, like broken chair frames and stripped veneer
Pickup and delivery available for finished pieces
Also restores staircases and handrails, not just freestanding furniture

Worth knowing

Slightly lower rating than the rest of the list at 4.9, though still built on a strong review base

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume70 · 83th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest option here for structural problems rather than cosmetic ones, whether that is a wobbly antique chair or a cracked handrail on a period staircase.

Website +447931190333 Directions

Unit 5, Lopen Rd, London N18 1PU

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of 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, ranked against other London furniture restorers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

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

Furniture restoration pricing in London depends heavily on the piece: the type of damage, the material, whether it needs structural work versus a cosmetic finish, and whether fabric or veneer has to be sourced. A simple French polish costs far less than a full reupholstery or a multi-piece antique restoration, and most of the workshops above quote per job after seeing photos or the piece itself.

Serving all of London

These restorers between them cover Central, North, South, East and West London, including Kensington, Notting Hill, Fulham, Wood Green, Islington and the surrounding boroughs, with several offering collection and delivery so you rarely need to transport a piece yourself. Searching for furniture restoration near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and address so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a furniture restorer

Can you work from photos to give an estimate, or do you need to see the piece first?
Do you offer collection and delivery, and is it included in the quote?
What is the expected turnaround for a job like mine?
Will you match the original fabric, finish or veneer, or source something new?
Is the quote fixed once agreed, or can it change once work starts?
Do you have experience with this specific type of piece (antique, mid-century, upholstered, etc.)?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these furniture restorers?

We started from furniture restoration businesses in London 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 (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do these restorers offer pickup and delivery?

Several do, including Kennington Upholstery, London Furniture Restorers and I&M Furniture Restoration. Confirm it is included in your quote when you call, since it isn’t universal.

What is the difference between French polishing and reupholstery?

French polishing is a wood-finishing technique that restores or refreshes the surface of wooden furniture, while reupholstery replaces the fabric, padding and sometimes the frame of seating. Some workshops on this list offer both; others specialise in one.

The bottom line

Kennington Upholstery is the safe default for most reupholstery jobs on sheer review volume and rating, while PRESTIGE FRENCH POLISHING and London Furniture Restorers are the stronger calls for wood finishing and antique sentimental pieces respectively. Whichever you choose, send photos first and get the quote in writing before the piece leaves your home.

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