Today we’d like to introduce you to Jesus Marroquin
Hi Jesus, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
In 1973, at just 23 years old, Jesus, moved to America from Mexico City, where he had worked for the best furniture upholsterers in the city. After a couple of years in the U.S., he started working with a well-known Highland Park upholstery company now known as RJones. Along with the owners, Jesus helped train & manage a staff of upholsterers to build the company’s furniture portfolio. In 1986, he parted ways with RJones and started his own business named Marroquin Custom Upholstery. After some time, he became the secret weapon of several well-known Dallas designers including Sherry Hayslip, Betty Lou Phillips, Emily Summers, Neal Stewart and David Salem, to name a few. High-end designers came to love Marroquin’s attention to detail, the luxurious sit and the ability to customize as much as their client desired without sacrificing quality. Over the next 20 years, he also manufactured the Cameron Collection soft upholstery furniture line, which flourished into over 20 showrooms nationwide. Around 2008, Marroquin and Cameron separated ways. Since then, Marroquin has returned to working direct to the trade as well as building new private furniture lines, such as Caperton Collection, a partnership with Nancy Caperton, which is now sold in 10 showrooms nationwide. Over the course of his career, Jesus has built custom furniture for some of the best designers in the United States. His designers’ clients include well-known celebrities, athletes, politicians and even high-end hotels. He also had the opportunity to build the furniture that was in the White House Oval Office during the George W. Bush presidency, as well as the Western White House private residence in Crawford, Texas. Currently, Marroquin Custom Upholstery has become a family affair with the addition of his grown children, Ivan, Adrian and Monica, working in areas of production, management & marketing. This new generation hopes to continue the legacy of great quality and craftsmanship that has been key to the Marroquin brand.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
After parting ways with his previous employer in the late 1980’s, Jesus began his business out of the garage of his own home. He found clients the old fashioned way by knocking on doors and offering his services. He later had enough money & clientele to purchase a workroom off Lagoon Dr. After a few years, he had outgrown it and relocated to a larger workroom off Inwood Rd. He was manufacturing the private line for Cameron Collection during this time while still working for other designers directly. Demand was so high that he eventually had to relocate again to his current 55,000 SF workroom off Reading St. There he had enough space to grow the business even further. However, in 2008, he parted ways with Cameron and was also hit by the U.S. 2008 recession. It essentially felt like he had to start his business from scratch all over again. In 2020, the company had another setback when the Covid-19 pandemic, which also ended up affecting his beloved wife, Elsa, passing away later that year. The family had to unite even closer to pull through this unforseen tragedy and again rebuild the brand. It has been a bumpy road but everything seems to be falling into place with the addition of new furniture lines and more direct nationwide clients that favor the precise attention to detail that is unmatched in other upholstery shops.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Marroquin Custom Upholstery is known as one of the best upholstery companies in the country. Some have even called it the DeAngelis of the Southwest. The company is a well-known favorite of high-end designers because of their attention to detail, luxurious sit and ability to customize as much as their client desired without sacrificing quality. Clients trust Marroquin’s 50+ years’ experience and know that he will do everything to make sure the final product is up to the highest quality standards. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, focusing on every detail—every stitch, seam, pleat, and skirt—to ensure that client expectations are exceeded with luxurious comfort.
Our team thrives on transforming your unique ideas into exquisite pieces of furniture. Whether it’s blending the elegant curve of one design with the intricate details of another, or tailoring dimensions to suit your client’s stature, we’ve got you covered. Our expertise lies in our full-scale custom services and robust engineering prowess, ready to tackle any intricate project or to breathe life into your distinct design visions. We’re here to make it happen. Partner with us to craft a masterpiece that you and your clients will adore. Dream big—the possibilities are truly limitless with us.
What does success mean to you?
Marroquin’s philosophy is to work together with their clients to help them achieve extraordinary results. We are proud to have come so far from our humble beginnings and now be known as one of the best upholsterers in the country. Over the course of his career, Jesus has built custom furniture for some of the most high-end designers in the United States. His designers’ clients include well-known celebrities, athletes, politicians, luxury hotels and has even furnished the White House Oval office! Jesus is also proud to have his children work with him every day and be able to pass his knowledge to the next generation.
Pricing:
- All items are custom, direct to the trade. Quotes/Orders are typically handled in person or via email to: jesus@marroquincustomuph.com
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.marroquincustomuph.com
- Instagram: marroquincustomuph
- Other: email: jesus@marroquincustomuph.com
