LYH Home Furnishing
Heirloom chairs, restored by hand
Antique chair reupholstery is hard to find in Singapore. Our family workshop still does it.
Antique chair reupholstery
Some chairs are worth keeping
Grandma’s carved dining chairs. The armchair your parents bought when they married. Pieces like these hold a family’s memories, and you cannot buy them again.
Few workshops still take on antique reupholstery, because it takes patience and old skills. We restore them the way they were made: by hand, keeping the original frame and carving.
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The original frame stays
We keep the solid wood frame and its carving, tighten loose joints and rebuild only what is needed.
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Handcrafted the old way
Careful cutting and even hand sewing, skills passed down in our family for generations.
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Ready for the next generation
New foam, fresh fabric and a polished frame, so the chair can be handed down again.
A family set, restored together
Passed down, kept whole
This family chose to keep the antique sofa set their parents passed down to them, its frame a beautiful carved teak. We polished the wood and reupholstered the sofa, armchairs and six shield-back dining chairs in one gold damask, so the whole set lives on together. Every seat was rebuilt with high-density foam for a firmer, more supportive seat and back, ideal for elderly parents who find soft seats hard to get out of.
The restoration wall
Antique carved chairs, tufted bergères, deco lounge chairs and sofas. Each piece arrived worn and left in fresh fabric and new foam, with its original frame kept, ready for its next few decades.
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Wingback chair and footstool
Grey floral jacquard, piping, dark carved frame
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Leather lounge chair and ottoman
Cognac leather, grid tufting
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Teak lounge pair
Oatmeal wool, loose cushions
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Tufted bergères
Cream damask, carved mahogany
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Shield-back carvers
Mustard floral jacquard
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Wingback armchairs
Ivory linen, cabriole legs
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Carved dining set of eight
Slate tweed with ivory piping
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Gilded Rococo armchairs
Blush velvet, button tufted
More from the workshop
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Leong Yat Hong, our Lao Ban
Our family workshop
Craftsmanship passed down through generations
LYH Home Furnishing carries the initials of our grandfather, Leong Yat Hong, our Lao Ban (the boss) who started it all. The way he taught us to work, with careful cutting, solid structure and neat, even sewing, is still how every piece leaves our workshop today.
We are a direct reupholstery company, so there is no middleman. You deal with the family that does the work, from your first WhatsApp message to delivery, and every dollar goes into quality materials and craftsmanship.
Talk to us directlyThe sofa room
From camelback loveseats to modular lounges. Every sofa is rebuilt with high-density foam and re-covered to suit your home.
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Modular two-seater
Ivory weave, contrast welting
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Camelback loveseat
Blush floral jacquard, carved legs
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Leather three-seater
Black leather, polished teak base
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Two-seater sofa
Denim blue weave, high-density foam
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Tufted wingback sofa
Teal weave, high-density foam
Built to be lived on
Our most popular choice
Stain-free, pet-friendly, scratch-proof fabric
Our most recommended fabric. Spills wipe away and it resists scratches, so it stands up to paws and claws and the sofa you love can live with the family you love.
Cat-approved: this seat is our scratch-proof fabric
High-density foam
Our sofas are rebuilt with high-density foam for firm, supportive seats and backs that hold their shape long after ordinary foam would sag. The extra support is a favourite with elderly family members.
Overall polishing for the wood frame
Every reupholstery includes an overall polish of the wooden frame, with a mini colour touch-up, so the wood is cared for and looks as good as the new fabric.
Exclusive fabrics
Our own curated range, from soft sheens to bold prints. Bring us your room and we will help you choose.
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Silk-like
A soft sheen that catches the light.
Linen-like
Relaxed, natural texture.
Designer pattern
Statement jacquards and paisleys.
Flowery pattern
Florals for a classic, cheerful room.
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Plain smooth
Clean and easy to match.
Make it yours
Every piece can be finished the way you like it, down to the trim and the buttons.
Trims
Lace, piping or studs
Edge your piece with delicate lace, crisp piping or decorative thumbtack studs.
Buttons
Classic or diamond buttons
Choose classic fabric buttons or diamond buttons that catch the light.
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Included
Wood polishing and touch-ups
Every frame gets an overall polish and mini colour touch-ups, so the wood looks as fresh as the fabric.
Add-on
Rubber legs
Add rubber legs for smooth gliding that is kinder to your floors.
Cushions for wooden sofas
Scanteak-style and solid wood sofas deserve cushions that fit like they came with it. We make removable cushions and covers to measure.
Removable cushions and covers
Made to fit your frame. Covers come off for easy cleaning, or order covers only to refresh the cushions you have.
High-density foam with a white lining
Firm foam that keeps its shape, wrapped in a white protective lining beneath the cover.
Wood brought back to life
The frame matters as much as the fabric.
Overall sanding and polishing
Worn, scratched and faded wood is sanded back and polished to a rich, even finish.
Restructuring shaky pieces
Loose joints and wobbly frames are rebuilt so your piece feels solid again.
Get creative
Mix and match your covers
Who says every cushion has to match? Pair a bold print with a solid colour, add floor cushions in a third fabric, and make the room feel like yours.
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Print on the back, solid on the seat
A statement pattern up top, with a hard-wearing solid where you sit.
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Add floor cushions
Extra cushions in a contrasting fabric tie the whole corner together.
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Refresh with covers only
Change the look anytime with new covers for the cushions you already have.
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Approved by the resident cat. The seat is our stain-free, pet-friendly, scratch-proof fabric.
Also from our workshop
Measure-made curtains and blinds
We measure your windows and sew curtains and blinds to fit, in fabrics chosen to match your newly upholstered pieces.
Kind words
From our Google reviews.
“The craftsmanship was immaculate. The finishing was clean, precise, and well-detailed… made the chair look as though it was originally manufactured in fabric.”
Farihin M.
Leather lounge chair re-covered in fabric
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“Being a self made tailor myself, i can vouch for the craftsmanship which is simply outstanding — every detail, from the stitching to the structure, reflects skill, care, and pride in their work.”
Raihanaa F.
Google review
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“Because we have a cat, their guidance on the fabric choice was really helpful too!”
Google reviewer
Google review
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“Kelly was patient and helpful throughout the whole process… Overall, i am very happy with the ‘new’ chair.”
Nur Hadi S.
Google review
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“Very easy, efficient and friendly. Very good workmanship. Happy with the quality of work.”
Nor Aini I.
Google review
How it works
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Send us a photo
Share a picture of your chair and tell us how it gets used.
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Choose your fabric
Linens, velvets, leathers and hard-wearing weaves to suit your room.
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We bring it back
Your piece is re-covered by hand and returned ready to sit in.
Visit our workshop
Find our workshop
Address
Joo Chiat Complex, Blk 2, #01-1119
Singapore 420002
Opening hours
Open every day, 11am to 5pm
Let us know on WhatsApp when you would like to drop by.
Parking
Park at the carpark above Joo Chiat Complex Blk 2. We recommend parking near 2/3A, the closest spot to our unit.
Have a chair worth saving?
Send us a photo of your piece and your requirements on WhatsApp, and we will come back with a quote.
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