Ladd Upholstery Designs

Ladd Upholstery Designs Serving Gainesville Fl, Lake City Fl, and now serving St Augustine Fl LADD UPHOLSTERY DESIGNS is the brainchild of Ladd and Rose Northuis.

They saw a niche in the re-upholstery industry they felt they could fill, creating art through furniture while using the highest standards possible along with great service and always keeping a friendly attitude. Simply put LADD UPHOLSTERY DESIGNS wants to provide our customers in Gainesville Fl and Lake City Fl with artfully styled furniture that symbolizes craftsmanship and service of a bygone e

ra. Ladd comes from a long line of furniture builders. His grandfather (Elmer) was a woodworker for Sligh Furniture in Holland Michigan. Elmer's brother was also an upholsterer. Ladd's father taught him woodworking at an early age. He still has the camp box (Ladd is an Eagle Scout) his father helped him build when he was a teen. It comes as no surprise, once you see Ladd's work that meticulous craftsmanship is in his heritage. Thirty years ago Ladd and Rose moved to Hickory NC where Ladd found employment as an apprentice upholsterer learning from the ground up. He started working at Hickory Chair and Hickory Business Furniture building fancy leather covered, executive furniture. Later he worked for Century Furniture on their chair and sofa line. While Ladd was honing his skills in upholstery Rose finished her education at Lenoir Rhyne University earning her BA in business management. And they both took classed at Catawba Valley Community College the premier furniture school in the United States. Furniture is Ladd and Rose's passion and when they're not hiking, camping or jogging along the beach they are in their shop designing beautiful pieces of furniture for their customers and their BOUTIQUE. Ladd and Rose opened their first upholstery business in Charleston, SC in 1988. One year later Hurricane Hugo destroyed their shop. Ladd and Rose with a positive attitude soon had their shop rebuilt and their business was thriving again upholstering antiques for the mansions along Battery Row and The Old Village in Mt Pleasant. In 1999 Ladd and Rose decided to move back to Florida to be closer to relatives and property they owned near Live Oak. They settled near Gainesville (goooo Gaters) and built their business servicing Alachua and Columbia Counties. This 30-year history has made LADD UPHOLSTERY DESIGNS sought after by designers, decorators and homeowners alike. Ladd has become an expert in restoring upholstered furniture and specializing in antiques. His craftsmanship is unmatched but what makes them truly unique is Rose's service, which is second to none. We serve Gainesville Fl and Lake City Fl.

Have a Happy Prosperous Joyful New Year!And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work o...
01/01/2026

Have a Happy Prosperous Joyful New Year!
And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it." Psalm 90:17
It's a prayer asking for God's favor, emphasizing reliance on Him for the fruits of their labor.

A well used vintage office chair is restored for many more years of employment.
12/26/2025

A well used vintage office chair is restored for many more years of employment.

Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his na...
12/25/2025

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

This beautifully carved chair has been fully restored so that it will once again provide comfortable seating at family g...
12/24/2025

This beautifully carved chair has been fully restored so that it will once again provide comfortable seating at family gatherings.

This beautiful fan back chair has been reupholstered in a stunning Paprika tweed fabric.
12/05/2025

This beautiful fan back chair has been reupholstered in a stunning Paprika tweed fabric.

Expressing gratitude for a roof over our heads & food, for loved ones & friends, for the beauty of the earth; trees, b...
11/27/2025

Expressing gratitude for a roof over our heads & food, for loved ones & friends, for the beauty of the earth; trees, birds, animals, oceans, mountains, music, color, water, sunlight, sunsets, flowers, for laughter, acts of kindness, books (especially the Bible) , chocolate, cats & dogs, and so much more!

Two newly reupholstered dining seats to provide seating during the holidays with family and friends.
11/25/2025

Two newly reupholstered dining seats to provide seating during the holidays with family and friends.

Ladd reupholstered this vintage wingback chair. The frame was inscribed with the name "Edgar Purdom" which was unfamili...
10/03/2025

Ladd reupholstered this vintage wingback chair. The frame was inscribed with the name "Edgar Purdom" which was unfamiliar to me. My research turned up some interesting history. Purdom started a successful custom furniture business in Macon County in 1942. His creations were sought after for their fine quality, one of his tables even ended up in the Whitehouse!

Every once in a while, when I have time, I browse through our portfolio of chairs we have reupholstered in the past.
09/08/2025

Every once in a while, when I have time, I browse through our portfolio of chairs we have reupholstered in the past.

Labor Day is a national holiday that commemorates the contributions of American workers to the nation's strength, prospe...
09/01/2025

Labor Day is a national holiday that commemorates the contributions of American workers to the nation's strength, prosperity, and well-being. God Bless America!

These chairs were reupholstered in a vinyl faux animal print that looks really great in the room. The back originally ...
08/28/2025

These chairs were reupholstered in a vinyl faux animal print that looks really great in the room. The back originally had a roll top which Ladd eliminated to give the chairs a more updated look.

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23478 NW 191st Avenue By Appointment
High Springs, FL
32643

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

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