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One of the longest-running custom upholstery operations in the KC metro, KC Custom Upholstery has served Overland Park and the surrounding area since 1971 under the personal direction of master upholsterer Gary Valvero.
Description
KC Custom Upholstery is a one-practitioner custom upholstery shop based in Overland Park, Kansas, operating since 1971 under Gary Valvero, a self-described Master Upholsterer. The shop handles residential and commercial furniture reupholstery across a wide range of styles and materials — from channeled and fluted back work to button tufting, piping trim, air brushing, wood refinishing, and frame repair. Valvero conducts free on-site consultations and house calls, working directly with customers to select fabrics and design custom pieces.
The business operates under two web presences — kccustomupholstery.com and thecustomupholsteryshop.com — both resolving to the same address, phone number, and personnel. This dual-brand presence is typical of small trade shops that have accumulated directory listings under variant names over decades of operation.
With 55-plus years of continuous presence in the Johnson County market, KC Custom Upholstery represents a durable neighborhood service trade: owner-operated, craft-forward, and deeply embedded in the residential fabric of south Overland Park.
Ownership and history
Gary Valvero has operated KC Custom Upholstery since its founding in 1971. No ownership transfers, corporate acquisitions, or partner changes have been documented in public records or press coverage. The business contact email (gary@thecustomupholsteryshop.com) confirms Valvero’s direct personal involvement as of the most recent web presence update.
No press profiles, awards, or public biographical detail about Valvero’s Kansas City origins or training background have been located.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1971 | Founded by Gary Valvero in the Overland Park / Johnson County area |
| ~2010s | Web presence established at kccustomupholstery.com and thecustomupholsteryshop.com |
| 2026 | Confirmed active — Yelp listing updated June 2026; Yahoo Local shows regular hours |
Links
- Website: https://thecustomupholsteryshop.com
- Website (alt): https://www.kccustomupholstery.com
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-custom-upholstery-shop-overland-park
- Yahoo Local: https://local.yahoo.com/info-235917723-the-custom-upholstery-shop-overland-park/
Sources
Disputes
None at this time.
See also
- Registry
- Owner-And-History-Research-Toolchain