BERGERIE & CO. · ALEXANDRIA, VA
Three generations of upholstery, by hand.
Antonio and the Bergerie workshop have hand-tied springs, restored antiques, and built bespoke furniture for the DC metro since 1949 — one chair at a time.
What we do
Every piece is treated as if it were going into our own family's home.
A NOTE FROM THE WORKSHOP
A family workshop. Since 1949.
Bergerie was opened in Georgetown the year Truman was sworn in for his second term. Today Antonio and his team still cut every pattern by hand, still hand-tie every spring, still treat every chair as the heirloom it will become. The only thing that has changed in seventy-five years is the address.
Reviews from clients
"Excellent repair on an antique chair. The repair work was invisible. Also the work was completed when promised."
"Had my sofa done and it was the best experience. The customer service was amazing and the end result of my new sofa from cream to now grey was absolutely beautiful."
"Antonio is great. He advised us on the correct foam to purchase to support failing cushions in some parsons chairs. It was a small purchase, but Antonio was generous with his suggestions."
"Bergerie Upholstery did a great job reupholstering two sofa cushions."
Recent work
From the workshop floor and finished installs across the DC metro. Click any photo to enlarge.
Where we work.
The workshop is in Alexandria — free pickup and free in-home consultation across the entire DC-metro coverage zone.
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Alexandria, VA (Old Town)
Same neighborhood — free same-day pickup
Bergerie Upholstery is in Alexandria. Same-day pickup across Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont. Period-correct restoration for Federal townhomes since 1949.
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Georgetown, DC
15 minutes from Colvin Street via the GW Parkway or I-66
Bergerie was founded in Georgetown in 1949. Antique restoration and custom upholstery for Federal-period rowhouses, M Street antique row attribution work.
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Capitol Hill, DC
20 minutes from Colvin Street via I-395 and the 11th St Bridge
Capitol Hill rowhouse upholstery and antique restoration — Federal and Italianate, rowhouse-scaled furniture. CHRS-area period work. Free pickup, DC metro.
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McLean, VA
20 minutes from Colvin Street via I-495
Custom upholstery and antique restoration for McLean homes — large-format custom, designer-trade. Margery Wedderburn, Pamela Harvey area. Free in-home.
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Bethesda, MD (with Chevy Chase)
25 minutes from Colvin Street via I-495
Trade workroom for Bethesda designers. Upholstery and antique restoration for Bethesda + Chevy Chase Village homes. Free pickup + in-home consultation.
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Great Falls, VA
30 minutes from Colvin Street via I-495 and the GW Parkway
Custom upholstery and antique restoration for Great Falls estate homes. Hunt-country fabric guidance, equestrian-grade leather, free in-home consultation.
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Potomac, MD
30 minutes from Colvin Street via I-495
Custom upholstery and antique restoration for Potomac estate homes. Country-club density, large estate refurbishments, free in-home consultation.
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Middleburg, VA
1 hour from Colvin Street via Route 50 — no charge for hunt-country clients
Hunt-country furniture restoration and upholstery for Middleburg estates. Welbourne-area work, country-house drapery, equestrian materials. No-charge in-home.
FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Trade workroom for the DC-metro design community.
COM with no markup. Designer-trade labor pricing. A working fabric library at the Colvin Street workshop — Schumacher, Brunschwig & Fils, Pierre Frey, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Donghia. Visits by appointment.
From the journal.
Notes from the workshop — process, antique identification, fabric guides.
Frequently asked
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Walk in to the workshop at 3133 Colvin Street any weekday 9–6 or Saturday 9–4, or schedule an in-home consultation for projects in the DC metro area. Bring photos and dimensions and we will give you a written estimate.
How long does a typical project take?
Bespoke upholstery on a standard sofa or pair of chairs runs four to six weeks once fabric is in hand. Antique restoration depends on condition — Antonio will give you a realistic timeline at consultation.
Do you work with my interior designer?
Constantly. We have ongoing relationships with designers across the DC metro and regularly fabricate custom pieces from designer specifications.
Where are you located, and what are your hours?
Our workshop is at 3133 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays. We serve clients throughout Northern Virginia, the District, and Maryland.
What does it cost?
Every piece is quoted individually because materials and labor vary widely. As a benchmark, a quality reupholster on a standard wingback chair typically runs $900 to $1,800 plus fabric. Antique restoration starts around $400. Antonio will give you a firm quote in person.
