Our History
Proud Members of NUA
The Mission of the National Upholstery Association is to work together with the greater upholstery community to support and advance the field of professional upholstery. The Vision of the National Upholstery Association is to inspire a rebirth of the upholstery profession as a collaborative community of artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and champions for sustainability. Since 1920, Tepe Upholstery & Design has been a multigenerational family business, proudly carrying forward a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to the upholstery trade.
We have been proudly serving Sarasota, Longboat Key, and surrounding communities for more than 100 years, providing exceptional upholstery and custom interior solutions. As an owner-operated business backed by experienced designers, architects, and master upholsterers, we bring expert craftsmanship and attentive service to residential, commercial, yacht, and RV projects. Our public showroom features one of the region’s largest selections of fabric samples, making it easy to find the right materials for your project.
Serving all of southwest Florida, we strive to make every project seamless and stress-free, offering free quotes, timely turnaround, convenient delivery and pickup options, and concierge-level white-glove service.
Our guiding principles are Knowledge & Learning, Diversity, Accessibility & Openness, Community, Outreach & Partnership, Creativity & Innovation.
As members of the NUA, Tepe will continue to show their support and admiration for this trade. We celebrate the relevance and advancement in the field of professional upholstery in the U.S.










