About GM Upholstery

A Material Match

GM Upholstery is the integration of two iconic Melbourne upholsterers. Carlo Gigliotti and Ben McMullin have each worked in their specialised upholstery fields for over 30 years.

We are a premier upholstery service, developed to service the upholstering needs of Melbourne & regional Victoria’s commercial and retail clients.

Carlo Gigliotti

Carlo Gigliotti is an upholstery artisan of the highest repute.

A second generation upholsterer, Carlo grew up in his father’s upholstery shop in Fairfield, learning the craft of bespoke furniture upholstery, restorations, and furniture polishing. Following in his father’s footsteps, Carlo has worked as one of Melbourne’s most trusted and sought after furniture restorers and upholsterers for almost 30 years, delivering beautifully restored pieces, custom creations, and newly designed furniture.

Ben McMullin

Ben began his career at 17 by learning the time-honoured craft of upholstery.

Beginning his career at 17 by learning the time-honoured craft of upholstery, Ben McMullin has made it a career aim to push the boundaries of detailed artisan work into large scale projects. Bringing the attention-to-detail of a skilled craftsman to the commercial, industrial, and medical fields, Ben has created a work-flow that serves large projects with all the fineness of a one-off piece. His precision craftsmanship and ability to deliver quality work and after-care services on a grand scale make him the craftsman of choice for designers and project managers.

Made to measure

Seamless Stitching

Carlo and Ben have brought the best of their combined skills to the table to form GM Upholstery. They deliver quality craftsmanship, solid design principles and beautiful finishes that are made available for large scale, customised commercial projects.

Your Collaborative Canvas

We invite you to consult us for custom commercial projects. From your initial query through to the completion of the process, your collaboration will be directly with Carlo or Ben, ensuring you have Melbourne’s finest commercial upholsterers attending to your project.

What our clients have to say…

These guys are the best in the business and know their craft. The process was very fast and well explained, so we always knew what to expect. We can’t wait to use them again and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to others.

Sara Chamberlain

Director, The Real Estate Stylist

We engaged GM upholstery to liaise with our preferred joinery subcontractor. We had a strong focus on financial constraints, design aesthetic, and timeline. The process was seamless and ticked every box for us, delivering on each of our main concerns. Ben and Carlo are so easy going and assuring. Anything we asked of them was never a concern. We love the final products and would absolutely recommend GM Upholstery to others.

Ben Argentino

Director, Yolk Group

Carlo from GM Upholstery provides impeccable customer service from initial contact to project completion. His prompt responsiveness and efficient communication streamlined the process, resulting in a seamless experience. The superior quality of their craftsmanship surpassed all expectations, making them a highly recommended choice for anyone in search of exceptional upholstery services.

Kate Challis

Design Director, Kate Challis Interiors

I have used GM Upholstery several times and the quality of the work is second to none. I wanted a product that was going to last and the result has not disappointed. I had a stock product that was cracked and peeling, now finished with a superior and long lasting application. Ben and Carlo are not only professional experts but incredibly friendly and accommodating, I have no hesitation recommending them to anyone who requires upholstery services. While I look forward to working with them in the future, it may be some time as the quality has not failed since first working with them 3 years ago.

Felicity

Director, Dynamic Health and Recovery

Ben and Carlo are legends! You want people you can trust and want to welcome into your space. Ben and Carlo are kind, respectful and good people to have around. I appreciated Ben’s feedback on the practicality of things like tweaking dimensions and positioning for access to practical realities such as utility access, and the additional consideration for comfort and usability in terms of final materials used. I absolutely love the finished product. It has already transformed the energy of the space and the way people use it. I would have no hesitation recommending GM Upholstery to others!

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