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“My mid-century chair was repaired expertly in one day!”
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Our storyA husband & wife team, built from the garage up.
MJ's Custom Upholstery & Design is Erick and Yvette — a family business determined to satisfy every customer and bring your vision to life.
Meet Erick
Twenty-plus years of passion for the craft.
Erick grew up around upholsterers who showed him the ways of the trade at a young age. After high school he went on to college, setting upholstery aside for a few years — until he realized how much he missed it.
He went to work for several upholstery companies, absorbing everything he could. With that knowledge — and the full support of his wife Yvette — he decided it was time to go out on his own and build a business from the ground up.
Erick and Yvette drove to different cities handing out business cards. Some doors closed in their faces, but every “no” only made them push harder. Today, that same persistence goes into every piece that comes through the shop.
Milestones
From a garage to a Whittier workshop.
A client list that grew one happy customer at a time.
Early
Working out of the garage
Erick takes on his first independent clients from home, with Yvette running the business side.
2010
First shop in South El Monte
The client list grows enough for the couple to open a small storefront location.
2014
Moving to Whittier
MJ's outgrows South El Monte and moves to a larger workshop on Washington Blvd in Whittier.
Today
4.9 stars, 122 reviews
Serving homeowners and businesses from Southern California to Las Vegas.
What we believe
Listen first. Advise honestly. Build to last.
Color, texture, fabric, hardware — details like these can transform an old piece into the centerpiece of your home.
We listen to your ideas
A good upholsterer hears what you want, then advises based on knowledge and experience. That’s exactly how we work.
We guide every decision
We provide options and samples so choosing your favorites is easy — then pull it all together into something uniquely yours.
Done right, on time
Whether it’s been in the family for decades or you’re just tired of it, we have the experience to get the job done properly.
Founded
2010
Owners
Erick & Yvette
Location
Whittier, California
Expertise
Custom furniture, antique restoration & everything in-between
★★★★★
“Eric was thorough and gave us options for our specific needs.”
★★★★★
“Eric and his family did not disappoint.”
Free estimates
That chair you love deserves a second act.
Text us a photo of your piece and we’ll come back with options and a quote — usually the same day. Pickup & delivery available from Southern California to Las Vegas.