If there was ever any question about how and where our chairs are or who has them in their homes, here is a simple answer.

We have them in our home and there is no difference in the quality that you will have in yours.

Retro Redo specializes in restoring and recovering all mid century furniture.  We can bring new life to your favorite designs of the 1950's and 1960's. We can customize almost any piece you would like using either fabric or vinyl, AND at the same time retain classic feel and charm as if it just rolled off the assembly line.


What kind of fabric do you use?
When it comes to fabrics, we mostly use fabric designs from Maharam fabric and Angela Adams.  Charles and Ray Eames, Gunner Anderson, Annie Albers, George Nelson, Alexander Girard, Arne





















Jacobsen, Verner Panton, and Gio Ponti are just a few designers whose textile designs we often use. We try to match fabric as close as possible to the original, and in most cases find a perfect match.

Vinyl, Isn't that a dirty word?
No, Alexander Girard made using high grade vinyl very respectable. Girard as Head of Textiles at Herman Miller gained appreciation for Vinyl when he saw the wide array of colors that could be used on the sideshell and armshells of the Herman Miller chairs. For this reason alone, you should love vinyl too!
Why choose us when you can find someone in your area?
Our craftsmen have over 30 years experience in recovering these timeless treasures. RetroRedo was founded after hearing “I don't think I can do that" or "I can not find the fabric, high grade vinyl or the crimp cord" too many times, at our local upholstery shop. That is what we specialize in, and that is what we do.  We have the original patterns for most chairs, and if we do not, we will make the pattern at no extra cost to you.
So, what does all this cost?
Costs vary, but mostly for a vinyl redo the cost is around $250.00 and we supply the crimp cord and the vinyl. Fabric chairs usually run a bit higher. On every chair we use a new crimp cord. We have tried to use the original, but due to years of everyday wear and tear, the cord breaks down and makes it very difficult to re-use. We use a cord that has metal in it and it crimps around the chair, resulting in a very clean look that does not have to be sewn to the material. We have never had any complaints that it has lost the original look.
Shipping
We make it simple, all you have to do is remove seat from the base, put it in a box and send it to us, we take care of the rest.  This will help you save on shipping costs.  There is no need for expensive postage on chairs with heavy and bulky bases sent to us. We try to have a 7 day turnaround time and send it back to you in the same box you sent it to us in, it's just that simple!

We are currently encouraging customers to use Fed Ex, domestic rates typically run $25.00(US) here (Tulsa, OK 74135) and $25.00(US) back out. Overseas rates are higher.  We do NOT charge for handling or packing.
Just Remember…
The beauty of owning a Mid-Century Modern chair is to enjoy it and use it as a treasured part of your everyday furniture. Redoing it does not diminish the dollar value of the piece, it just increases the everyday value.  Most every piece of Herman Miller furniture was stamped by Miller with either Eames or Nelsons name on it. Making it a fine piece of art to have and keep forever and display with pride. We will do any fine piece of Mid-Century furniture, as that is our passion. 
We can also pollish your chair Base and return it to it's original luster at an additional charge.

HERMAN MILLER representing:    George Nelson, Charles Eames, including the 670 -671 lounge chair. (One of our   specialty items in leather.

KNOLL FURNITURE representing:    Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Isamu Noguchi, Warren Platner and Breuer/Wassley.

Others include:  Plycraft, Rhode and Selig lounge chairs in vinyl or leather