In 1953, Johnny Burke founded Burke's Upholstery with a simple vision: to deliver exceptional handcrafted upholstery and custom furniture that stands the test of time. Starting from humble beginnings in Houston, Texas, Johnny built a reputation for quality workmanship, attention to detail, and genuine care for every piece that passed through his shop. For over 60 years, he poured his passion into the business, creating furniture and restorations that brought comfort, beauty, and longevity to homes and businesses across the area.
Today, Burke's Upholstery proudly remains a family-owned and operated business, now in its third generation. Johnny's granddaughter and her husband carry forward the legacy he established, blending timeless techniques with modern expertise to serve Houston families and commercial clients alike. As stewards of this 70+ year tradition, they remain deeply committed to the values Johnny instilled: integrity, superior craftsmanship, fair pricing, and personalized service that treats every customer like family.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to excellence. Every project—whether reupholstering a cherished heirloom, building a custom sofa, refreshing outdoor cushions with Sunbrella fabrics, or restoring commercial seating—is handcrafted in-house by skilled artisans who take pride in their work. We use only high-quality materials, from durable performance fabrics to premium outdoor foams and solid wood frames, ensuring your furniture looks beautiful and lasts for generations.
At Burke's Upholstery, we're more than an upholstery shop—we're a Houston institution rooted in family, trust, and a passion for transforming spaces. From our convenient location serving the Greater Houston area to our convenient pickup/delivery options and free quotes, we make the process easy so you can focus on enjoying your revitalized home or business.
Thank you for trusting us with your furniture needs we look forward to helping you create pieces you'll love for years to come.
Contact us today to experience the Burke's difference—where tradition meets craftsmanship.
"Burke's Upholstery is the BEST place for custom upholstery and reupholstery in the Houston area. I will never use anyone but them!!! The quality is perfect and the product is always finished when they tell you it will be. I cannot recommend them enough. I will be a customer for life!!!"
- Mary K. M.
"They reupholstered my Drexel heritage chairs and completed the job well above my expectations (and I'm picky). Great service and work."
- LM L
"I have had several chairs recovered at Burke's over the years and I couldn't be more pleased with the excellent quality of their work, the reasonable prices, the huge selection of fabrics, and the very helpful and friendly staff. I drive in from another town 2 hours away just to have them do the work because it's so worth it. I'll continue to be a customer for years to come!"
Wendy M.
" I recently had two cane back chairs reupholstered for my daughters new apartment. She wanted to do a Texas theme so we went with this fun cowhide print fabric. They turned out so nice…she loves them! Thank you Burke’s for the quick turnaround and making the process so easy!! "
- Mark H
"I have a bench that I needed upholstered and I had an idea of what I wanted it to look like. So I took a few pictures of my colors I use in my space and showed them to Cindy. I also described what I was thinking. She went right to the perfect fabric the first sample she showed me. I absolutely love how it turned out! It's exactly what I had in mind! Appreciate the great job and the professional service. I ended up having another piece recovered and a pillow made. My two sisters also used them for their items and are thrilled too."
- Lori C
"I have been using Burke's for many years. They recently reupholstered my chairs. An incredible outcome. Expertise, perfection and so wonderful to work with. Communication and timely and very reasonably priced. I also have had them spray our furniture over the years with their protection guard. My furniture has held up like brand new. I highly recommend them and will definitely do business with them again."
- L D
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