A Family Legacy Built Stitch by Stitch
Heritage Upholstery & Design was founded in 1984 by Salvatore Marchetti, an Italian immigrant who brought Old World upholstery techniques to Savannah's historic district. From a small workshop on Broughton Street, Sal built a reputation for quality that kept customers coming back for decades.
His son, Robert "Bobby" Marchetti, grew up surrounded by fabric swatches and the hum of sewing machines. By the time Bobby was twelve, he could tie an eight-way hand-tied spring base better than most professionals. After studying furniture design at SCAD, Bobby returned to the family business and expanded it into custom furniture and commercial work.
Today, Bobby leads a team of skilled craftspeople out of a 3,000-square-foot workshop on Drayton Street. His wife Claire manages design consultations and fabric sourcing, while lead craftsman Jamal Washington brings his own decade of expertise to every project. Together, they have restored over 6,000 pieces and earned a reputation as Savannah's most trusted upholstery shop.