LA price guide · 3 sources · checked Oct 30, 2026

How much does it cost to reupholster furniture in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles reupholstery cost ranges from Angi's LA guide and one Van Nuys workroom's published labor rates. Few LA shops post prices, so read these as a starting point.

The short answer

Reupholstering a sofa in LA costs about $910–$2,840 per Angi's Los Angeles guide, and a dining chair $175–$685. High-end workrooms charge more: Valley Studio in Van Nuys publishes about $700 per linear foot of labor for sofas (about $4,900 for a 7-foot sofa) and $700–$1,400 per dining chair, fabric extra.

Typical ranges

Typical reupholstery prices in LA

Ranges span the lowest and highest posted price for each job across the sources below. “+” means the shop lists it as a starting price.

JobTypical LA priceBased on
Dining chair$175–$685Angi LA; Valley Studio labor $700–$1,400 (seat-only $250–$350)
Armchair$345–$800Angi LA; Valley Studio labor $1,350–$2,600
Loveseat$685–$1,820Angi LA
Sofa$910–$2,840Angi LA; Valley Studio ~$700 per linear foot labor; a Lanzetti reviewer was quoted $4,000
Sectional$1,710–$4,550Angi LA
Ottoman$230–$800Angi LA
Recliner$685–$2,280Angi LA

Prices are what each business published on Oct 30, 2026. They change; confirm with the shop before you drop off.

Example prices

What LA shops actually charge

ShopPosted pricesSource
Valley Studio
Van Nuys (7950 Woodley Ave)
Labor only: dining chair $700–$1,400 (typically ~$850, ~3 yd fabric); seat-only $250–$350; armchair $1,350–$2,600 (~$2,100, ~9 yd); sofas ~$700 per linear footSource
checked Oct 30, 2026
Angi (LA cost guide)
Los Angeles
Average project $981 (typical $429–$1,553); dining chair $175–$685; armchair $345–$800; loveseat $685–$1,820; sofa $910–$2,840; sectional $1,710–$4,550Source
checked Oct 30, 2026
Lanzetti Custom Upholstery · ranked
Reviewer-reported
One reviewer reports a $4,000 quote to redo a sofaSource
checked Oct 30, 2026

We only list prices a business or a reputable cost guide published, or a reviewer reported (marked). Inclusion here is not a ranking; “ranked” links to the shop's scored entry.

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What changes the price

Why quotes vary

  • Fabric is extra. Valley Studio's figures are labor only; a sofa can take 15+ yards, so fabric choice moves the total most.
  • Size. Valley Studio prices sofas by width (about $700 per linear foot), so a 7-foot sofa costs about twice a 3.5-foot loveseat in labor.
  • Trade vs. neighborhood shops. Angi's LA ranges reflect typical local shops; designer workrooms such as Valley Studio sit well above them.
  • Get two or three written quotes. Most LA shops, including Rahn's, quote after seeing the piece rather than posting flat rates.

FAQ

Quick answers

How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in LA?

About $910–$2,840 per Angi's LA guide; high-end workrooms charge far more, such as Valley Studio's roughly $700 per linear foot of labor plus fabric.

How much does it cost to reupholster a dining chair?

$175–$685 per Angi's LA guide; a seat-only recover at Valley Studio is $250–$350 labor.

Is reupholstering cheaper than buying new?

For a well-made frame it often is; get written quotes including fabric yardage before deciding.

More questions? See the LA sewing, fabric & repair FAQ.