Lyons Upholstery Shop - Wallingford, Connecticut

Jonathan Sullivan

Lyons has been around for as long as I can remember but I only recently had a reason to go there and I'm so glad that I did. There aren't a lot of family owned businesses around anymore and it's so refreshing to visit one where they obviously care about the quality of their work and the importance a piece of furniture can have to another family.

I brought them a rocking chair that was built in the 1910s by a family friend for my great grandfather, and it was the most pleasant experience start to finish. We talked a bit about the chair and what we were looking for (it doesn't rock smoothly and we wanted to keep it that way), we looked at a few fabric samples, picked one, and they were off.

It was finished exactly when they said it would be and we couldn't possibly be happier with the result. I wish I had a before picture to show the state it was in - it had been sitting in a damp basement for 30 years. What was returned to us was an absolutely beautiful chair that looks brand new but somehow also shows its age, which is exactly what you want for a storied piece of furniture. Cannot recommend Lyons enough.

Feyza Menagi

Lyons Upholstery Shop is a wonderful business! I had two thrifted armchairs with good bones and a design and height I loved, and they were able to transform the armchairs into elegant and comfortable seating! I could not believe how they looked when I saw them finished! Patty is wonderful to work with, and I can not recommend them enough! I attached a before and after picture.

Keith Wilkens

I want to give a positive shout out to Lyon’s Upholstery. They have been in Wallingford for as long as I can remember, but I never had an opportunity to patronize them until now. My 5 piece living room set is 10 years old and structurally sound, but the cushions were looking saggy and sorry for themselves.

I shopped around and could not find a new set I wanted. Lyon’s upholstery re stuffed all of the cushions for less than the price of just a sofa. I dropped off all the cushions midday Monday and got a call Friday morning telling me they were ready!

The set looks and feels like brand new again!
Before and after pics attached.

Dallas Mercer

Had my first experience with Lyon,s Upholstery and it was a great one. Superb job, reasonable price and very nice people. My wife is looking at our wing chair next.

Elaine Robedee

After spending a lot of time visiting furniture stores in search of a new couch - and dismayed by the quality and pricing out there - we decided to go the route of reupholstery and support local craftspeople for their skill. Working with Lyons was the best decision we could have made! From the start Jim and Patty were friendly, professional and incredibly responsive. They did an excellent job. We're thrilled with the quality of what looks and feels like a brand new custom-made couch, which we picked up within just two weeks of first walking in their door. Couldn't be happier. We wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. They are a great team doing exceptional work. Thanks Lyons! Chris and Elaine Robedee

Donna Marie

I recently had my grandmothers chair, reupholstered, Lyons upholstered it over 35 years ago it's gorgeous I love it. The workmanship is beyond perfect wonderful people to work with all family, and they like each other couldn't recommend a better place. ?

Robin G Hunter

Over the last 10 years, we have had Lyons reupholster an antique leather rocking chair, 2 sofas, platform rocker and an overstuffed chair and ottoman. Each time, they were finished on time and beautifully. They stand behind their work and the fabric companies they use. It is awesome that you still can find a company that does value the customer and holds true to the values of the people that started the business.
They are highly recommended by us.

jill kesses

Beautiful workmanship; very easy, professional and pleasant to deal with, fair pricing, family run business. Highly recommend