Tack & Tuft Traditional Upholstery

Antique chair upholstered in a light purple velvet with white gimp

Antiques and Heirlooms

Re-upholstery at its finest. Choose period-appropriate materials and fabric or opt for a more contemporary look. Repair services also available.

Period Reproductions & Bespoke Furniture

Highlight your craftsmanship with a professional upholstery finish. I offer methods and materials appropriate for your piece.

Contemporary Furniture

Is Mom's old armchair ugly but serviceable? Let me give it a fresh, updated look.

Modern couch in a yellow fabric with blue tufted buttons on the back and a nautical-themed throw pillow

My Work

A sampling of some of my favorite projects

Lolling chair with red and gold upholstery

18th century sewing table basket with green silk upholstery

Carved antique corner chair, probably Italian or French, with yellow upholstery in a Napoleonic bee motif

Red damask upholstery on a 18th century Queen Anne side chair

Tufted Victorian side chair in a burgundy velvet upholstery

Large rectangle gaming table with vinyl upholstered side rails

Victorian rocker chair with scroll arms and a contemporary green upholstery fabric

Art Deco chair with curved arms and modern upholstery in a sea foam color

Queen Anne compass slip seats in a turquoise and cream floral pattern

Dining seats with contemporary upholstery and welt cord trim stacked on a table

Two slip seats for a reproduction Chippendale chair upholstered with traditional materials

In process photo of slip seats partially upholstered with jute webbing

In process photo of slip seats partially upholstered with horsehair filling stitched onto jute webbing

Process photo of chair back with traditional upholstery showing webbing, stitching, and a muslin cover

My Promise

Antique singer sewing machine with decorative embellishments

Excellence and Professionalism

Tack & Tuft specializes in traditional upholstery techniques. I am committed to quality and excellence and pride myself in getting the details just right. If you have an antique or heirloom that you would like to restore to its original magnificence, you can trust me to do the job right.

Personalized
Approach

I work closely with you to ensure I'm giving you exactly what you expect. You choose the fabric and finish; you control the overall design and details. I use only the finest materials and treat every piece of furniture that comes through our shop as if it were my own.

Close up of vintage chair with green upholstery and double welt cord

Quality That
Lasts

I take your piece all the way down to the bare frame and build it up again with the highest quality materials and labor. My meticulous process ensures that your piece will endure in form and function for decades to come.

About Me

Hi, I'm Harmony Maraldo, the owner of Tack & Tuft. My passion for upholstery began while attending workshops at the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts, where I practiced under the master Joseph Karagezian. Enamored by the exquisite profiles of 18th and 19th century American furniture, and paired with a deep appreciation for the preservation trades, I chose to specialize in traditional upholstery methods. I pride myself on craftsmanship and quality, minding every detail in my upholstered pieces.

Harmony Maraldo - Tack & Tuft Upholstery

Tack & Tuft is a one-woman shop, though I occasionally employ the assistance of my husband, Nick, a period furniture maker and owner of Wicked Creek Woodworks. I am a proud member of the National Upholstery Association, currently serving on its Board of Directors as President. I am also a member of the Professional Upholsterer’s Network and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Prior to starting an upholstery business, I held several positions in operations, management, finance, sales, and marketing, mostly in analytical roles. My corporate expertise is in pricing strategy and process improvement.

Traditional upholstery supplies and tools laid on an upholsterer’s work bench

Lolling Chair with vibrant red and gold damask upholstery

Contact Me

Tack & Tuft is located in Pelham, NH. I service the New Hampshire and Boston Metro Areas, and occasionally other parts of New England. My shop is open by appointment only.

Ready for a quote? I'm here to help. Use the contact form or email me at:

harmony@tackandtuft.com