Services Offered

Furniture Repair

I restore cosmetic beauty, structural integrity and full function to your worn, broken, or unstable furniture so it can be safely used and loved for years to come. This includes:

  • Structural Stabilization: Rebuilding failed joinery, reinforcing structural elements, and tightening loose or wobbly joints.

  • Part Replacement & Recreation: Sourcing or hand-crafting missing spindles, trim, or hardware to match the original design as closely as possible.

  • Mechanical Repairs: Realigning stubborn drawers, replacing broken hinges, and repairing extension slides so your furniture operates as intended.

  • Cosmetic Repairs: Fixing scratches, water rings, heat marks, sun fading and other surface damage common on table tops. Filling and patching deep gouges, chips, missing veneer and pet bite marks, making the damaged areas blend in seamlessly to the surrounding wood.

Furniture Restoration

I carefully revive and preserve the historical integrity, original finish, and sentimental value of your treasured furniture without erasing its unique character. This includes:

  • Gentle Cleaning: Safely removing decades of grime, wax buildup, and smoke residue without harming the original patina.

  • Finish Rejuvenation: Amending and consolidating failing shellac or lacquer finishes — avoiding a full stripping and refinishing wherever possible.

  • Veneer & Inlay Conservation: Repairing lifted, blistered, or missing veneer with veneer that matches as closely as possible, using historically-accurate hide glues.

  • Artistic Color Matching: Hand-painting and toning localized wear, water rings, or sun fading to match the surrounding wood.

Furniture Refinishing

I strip away tired, damaged coatings and apply high-performance, modern finishes to restore the factory-new luster to your furniture. Where desired, I can change the color of your furniture to fit in with your decor. This includes:

  • Safe Coating Removal: Clean stripping of failing lacquer, varnishes, or layers of old paint down to the bare, beautiful wood.

  • Sanding & Prep: Meticulous sanding, scraping and surface preparation to ensure a perfectly smooth finish.

  • Custom Coloring: Precision wood staining, dye toning, and color matching to restore the original color, or to change the color to your own home's aesthetic.

  • Professional Spray Finishing: Application of durable, water-resistant, commercial-grade lacquer, vinyl sealers, polyurethane and other finishes in the sheen you prefer, from high polish to dead flat.

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