Essa is a very professional operation. Very pleased with the quality of the work, communication, and fairly priced. Not to mention, just delightful people to deal with! My particular project, the banquette pictured below, was not a simple project...it is curved and has unusual wall mounted backrests that you can see from front and back (through the deck window). It took some thinking and planning for Essa to pull it off so well. Highly recommend! read more

They did a great job putting new foam and other materials inside my cushions. Easy to work with. Good communication.

Good communications, very informative, and took on a unique upholstery job on vintage MCM chairs. They made the effort to source us the desired swatches. While the material source screwed up on my leather color, the chairs looked great. Ehsan offered to happily redo the chairs but I declined as the color variation ended being cool. After a few days the leather started puckering and upon letting Ehsan know, he came to pick them up personally and is sourcing a more aggressive adhesive. All in all, while encountering a few issues, some out of his control and some within his control, Ehsan was very professional and totally stood by his work. read more

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I had two club chairs and a sofa reupholstered with eSSa Studios. They did an incredible job. Communication was great and the turnaround was very reasonable. I highly recommend them! read more

After becoming worn and tired from many years of use, a comfy side chair was reclaimed for our daughter's home. Ehsan and Gaia, and the team at eSSa Studios, came to the rescue and helped us find great fabric options. They did an awesome job reupholstering the chair and transforming it into a new focal element in a mid-century modern home. Thorough communication, expert craftsmanship, and timely job completion at a reasonable price made this a highly rewarding project. I certainly recommend eSSa Studios to anyone considering a reupholstering project. read more

eSSa Studios is simply fantastic! They are upholstery gurus and go that extra mile to make certain patterns align, cushions are properly stuffed with the best materials, and the client is happy! We had 6 dining room chairs that were in desperate need of a "chair lift" and we are overjoyed with the outcome! DeSSa Studios is simply fantastic! They are upholstery gurus and go that extra mile to make certain patterns align, cushions are properlycertain patterns align, cushions are properly stuffed with the best materials, and the client is happy! We had 6 dining room chairs that were in desperate need of a "chair lift" and we are overjoyed with the outcome! read more

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Ehsan did an incredible job helping to revive a family heirloom chair that had seen better days into a beautiful statement piece. He and Gaia were so wonderful to work with-- communicative, helpful, and fast. Strongly recommend! read more

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Excellent work, craftsmanship & follow through. I would highly recommend and not bother looking anywhere else.

Ehsan has created wonderful cushions for me for multiple projects! He is so easy to work with and the quality of his product is top notch! He is always responsive and gets to my project in a quick manner. I will definitely go back!!! read more

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From start to finish, this was a fabulous experience. Everyone that I came in contact with at Essa Studios was so easy to work with. Outstanding work and they were able to return my chair within days. They did terrific work at a genuinely fair price. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting superlative craftsmanship and service read more

My couches are from the 60's, by Madison Furniture Industries in Wisconsin, and I couldn't find anything like them anywhere. So... I started searching for a highly respected upholsterer. Ehsan and team are fantastic. I scheduled about a month out, he guided me on the process, and gave a couple options for purchasing my fabric. I ended up ordering the fabric from West Elm, and his team did an amazing job including some minor repairs while the seats were off. Can't recommend Essa more highly. Great turn around time, and very good pricing. Thank you! Attaching before and after photos. read more

eSSa Studios - My before and after photos. Absolutely stunning work. - Furniture Reupholstery Near Me - San Rafael, California

Beautiful work by Essa Studios. Ehsan and the team are very professional and reasonable pricing. I couldn't be happier! read more

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We had a set of Scandinavian design chairs with matching ottomans, and an antique chair reupholstered. The results are excellent. They look so good and are so comfortable. The chairs and Ottomans are better put together now than they were when they were originally purchased. The whole experience working with Ehsan was great. I could not recommend them more highly! read more

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I had a wonderful experience with eSSa studios. They were extremely responsive to my initial inquiry about changing the material inside my sofa cushions. They explained what they needed to do for me, promptly ordered the materials and within a week, my problem was solved and the solution is perfection. In addition to their upholstery skills, and excellent communication, they are a real DELIGHT to work with so I would return again and again. I told Eshan when I left the studio and he and his wife are my new favorite people. I was also happy with the pricing. read more

Ehsan and Gaia did terrific work for us, making beautiful cushions for our dining chairs. They did super high quality which was reasonably priced and they provided efficient and friendly service. A wonderful family operation, very highly recommend! read more

I had a great experience with essa Studios for the upholstery of my couch! They were very responsive and Gaia answered all of my questions throughout. They sent me samples so I could make a decision on which material to use. I had a time deadline which they not only met but beat. My couch went from worn down to wow! I have added a photo here. read more

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Ehsan fully reupholstered a couch that was in desperate need of an upgrade. He was fantastic with communication, helping to select a fabric suitable for my needs and answered all my questions. Highly recommend! read more

Ehsan is great to work with -- intelligent, exceptionally patient, professional, and highly qualified in his work. The team does an excellent job staying in communication and managing expectations. The reupholstered chair looks fantastic, right down to the refinished fabric buttons. They even honored their original quote, even though the project took extra labor than was anticipated. Essa Studios is a top-quality, top echelon business. Highest recommendations. read more

Ehsan does beautiful work. He is highly responsive, flexible and lovely to do business with. I sourced him to turn a closet into a built-in reading nook. He had me work with his partner to do the built-in bench and bring in electricity and then he built me this lovely cushion in two weeks. He puts his heart into his work and he cares that his customers are happy which goes a long way in my book. read more

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I initially reached out to several woodworkers/carpenters/furniture designers across Yelp to see if someone could help me with a modification to a piece I already owned (thick oak dining table legs needed shortening), and decided to work with Ehsan because I appreciated how responsive, personable, and detailed he was. Although I didn't work with Ehsan on an original custom piece this time, he was prompt in giving me an estimate and managed to turn around the job in just over a week. I know it's not a normal request that he takes on as he's usually busy with his own custom pieces, so I was glad he accepted and treated my piece with detail and care as if it were his own. He even made sure to sand down the parts altered to match the original design and immediately followed up to see how things were once I brought it home. His studio is convenient to get to if you're in San Francisco (just over the Golden Gate Bridge) and I feel he was both honest and fair with his pricing. I would definitely consider working with Ehsan again for future pieces/projects! Thanks again, eSSa Studios! read more

Ok. eSSa Studios did what they agreed to do with us, they did it for the price they had agreed to up front, they did it within the time they said they would. According to the Yelp ratings' definitions, Three Stars is "Ok".  That to me is an acceptable rating of a business that does day in and day out what they are in business to do. It is certainly not a negative review.  Four and Five-Stars to me is when a business goes over and beyond what they are in the business to do.  To me, One and Two-Star Ratings are for when a business fails to do what they are in the business to do. read more

I used eSSa to reupholster a chair and ottoman that got damaged during a transatlantic move, and they did a great job. The reality is that work like this is never cheap, and this was no exception, but Ehsan was great to work with from start to finish. And at the end of the day, we have a great looking set of pieces. If we ever end up buying a place out here, we'll likely be back for some more custom work. read more

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Ehsan is my go to for anything upholstery in the Bay. I first worked with him on a couch no one said they could fix. Ehsan came over and fixed the tear within 15 minutes. Then I had a much larger project for him with reupholstering a 11' x 11' couch in leather. I just got the couch back today and am absolutely in love with it. Ehsan came over multiple times to take a look at the project and address my needs and updated me throughout the entire process. Don't hesitate to contact eSSa Studios for your next project! read more

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We had custom cushions made for a built-in breakfast area. Excellent craftsmanship and excellent customer service. A++ across the board, couldn't recommend more highly. read more

I highly recommend this upholsterer. The leader of the business, Ehsan, is a highly skilled professional with a commitment to quality and an intuitive understanding of aesthetics. I brought him a complex project that involved recovering a chair with a very bold print. Ehsan was able to upholster my piece in a way that prevented the repeat in the fabric from becoming too obvious. He also repaired the cushioning in the seat and made it much more comfortable to sit on. I get more compliments on this chair than any other piece of furniture in my home and I always tell people, "Go to eSSa and ask for Ehsan!" read more

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We are VERY pleased with the cushion that Ehsan created. He was very easy and accommodating to work with. His creation was the last piece we needed to complete our renovation. He made the process easy by being able to suggest the type of fabric and the density of the foam that would work best. Also worth mentioning is that it didn't break the bank!! I would definitely recommend him. read more

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Ehsan and his business were fantastic. He responded quickly (within an hour after I had sent messages at ALL times of day) and gave me succinct answers and reasonable quotes. He is worth the drive and I will be using him for many more jobs in the future. Ehsan is very friendly, personable and very easy to work with, answering every question I had about the process. I brought in my own fabric and he was able to accommodate that very easily. read more

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The absolute best design creations ever. The best service and fairly priced. For expert help with any project , this is the place to go. read more

A client of mine needed a few buttons replaced on a sofa cushion in a hurry and I'm so glad I found eSSa! They squeezed me in and got the job done that very same day. Prices are extremely reasonable and the owner is so friendly! I will definitely be using them again for any future projects with my business! read more

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I wanted a specific vanity when doing a minor remodel. I was on my own with no contractor and Ehsan helped me design it, then built it. It's perfect. So pretty. So much more storage. Very professional every step of the way and done in less time than he said. Fair price too. read more

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Essa did a fantastic job on our banquette cushion, but what is most noteworthy is the excellent service. We called a few weeks ahead of a party, and not only was Ehsan able to order the matching fabric that we needed, but he rushed it so that it would make it in time for the party. They made it and delivered it to us as a courtesy 2 hours before the party, just so we would have it in time. The cushion is beautiful! I've had the pleasure of speaking to him on a couple of occasions for other projects and he was so nice, so genuine, and so helpful. He even let me take home some of the sample books to let me see the colors in our home. I will go to Essa for all of our custom furniture and upholstery needs! read more

They did a great job sewing up a ripped seam on my couch cushion. They were quick and fairly priced. I would use them again and recommend them. read more

I had 4 careful estimates on fixing these valuable chairs! Ehsan wasn't the highest nor the lowest. I finally chose him because of follow through and the several texts prior to my decision which convinced me he could do an excellent job. He came through and within the 3 week time frame expected. The chairs are great and match perfectly. When meeting him and seeing the studio I felt even more confidence in my choice. When it appeared my puppy had done more damage than anticipated, he was able to make repairs without issue but was careful to document the damage and fix in photos and text. He keeps his word. image000000.jpg read more

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I had my couch reupholstered and it looks brand new. The workmanship is flawless. Giai helped with fabric selection, she was very patient as I agonized over some selections. She was even so kind as to drop some samples to my home. Turn around time was quick for the project and the pick up and delivery were convenient and efficient. I totally recommend them and am completely happy with the end result. Thanks guys for a job well done! read more

Recommend without reservation! It was a pleasure to work with eSSa Studios. I have a Stickley prairie settle/sofa that needed to be reupholstered. At each and every step of the way, the professionalism and commitment of eSSa Studios was apparent. The communications, plans and production were done expertly. As for the finished product, we could not be more pleased! And, eSSa managed to do the work in a very short time frame. And, what a friendly group of folks! Thank you eSSa Studios! read more

Ehsan and his team did a great job! They revived two chairs and created some extra pillows. I could be happier with Ehsan's responsiveness, timeliness, craftsmanship and quality of work. I highly recommend working with Ehsan! read more

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The team at eSSa Studios did a fantastic job transforming my grandmother's (she was born in 1891) gooseneck rocker that was in her 'parlor' room at her old Victorian home into chic stylish piece for my personal use. He removed the old stuffing, re-used the original springs and helped me pick just the right red leather to replace the original fabric from those by-gone days. Red is the color of love and the piece will be sentimentally enjoyed for the rest of my days and hopefully beyond. Thanks Ehsan! You and your team are creative and possess the finest craftmanship. all the best, bruce read more

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Ehsan and his studio team did an extraordinary job on our banquette bench - the upholstery is exactly what we wanted and the craftsmenship is top notch! We would use eSSa Studio again. They are easy to work with and did an incredible job. read more

So amazing. They built me the most amazing cabinetry. Ehsan is an awesome craftsman and person. The best experience possible for custom work. Thanks read more

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My bathroom remodel would not have been complete without my beautiful custom vanities that Ehsan designed. I was referred through a client of mine, and from the moment I called him, he was a genuinely nice guy and very easy to work with. I was surprised that for the price or maybe less of Restoration Hardware, I could have a custom much higher quality done in a very reasonable time. Can't say enough good things about him. Pictures to follow! read more