This wicker furniture set had 4 chairs and a glass top table. Restoring the set involved taking out the broken pieces of wicker and weaving in new. Then cleaning, touch up, … [Read more...] about Wicker Furniture Set Restored
Chairs, Benches, and Sofas Before and After Restoration
Upholstered Chair Leg Replaced
This upholstered chair had a broken back leg. It looked like someone had glued it before, but it didn't hold. The leg was broken where the dowels connect it to the stretchers. … [Read more...] about Upholstered Chair Leg Replaced
Sofa Frame Repair
The joints on this sofa were loose because some of the dowels were broken. To make the proper repairs, all the upholstery was removed. The frame was taken apart, … [Read more...] about Sofa Frame Repair
Cane Seat Replaced on Walnut Bench
This walnut and cane bench from the 1950s was designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. The cane seat had a hole in it and needed to be replaced. The old cane … [Read more...] about Cane Seat Replaced on Walnut Bench
Childs Bentwood Rocker Restoration
Restoration for this child size bentwood rocker involved tightening the loose joints, replacing the woven seat, and polishing. For easy access to the seat, I first … [Read more...] about Childs Bentwood Rocker Restoration
Wicker Rocker Repair
This wicker rocker is one that my client liked to sit in each morning to enjoy a cup of coffee. Unfortunately the legs and stretchers broke apart and the chair became … [Read more...] about Wicker Rocker Repair
Oak Chair Re-glue
This oak chair was loose enough for me to completely dis-assemble. I began by removing the wood plugs and screws from the arms. Then used a rubber mallet to knock apart the … [Read more...] about Oak Chair Re-glue
Chair Seat Repair
This antique chair was brought in because the back rail for the seat was broken. Unfortunately the only way to replace it was to remove the rush seat. Once removed, an … [Read more...] about Chair Seat Repair
Bentwood Chair Restoration
Restoring this bentwood chair involved: TighteningReconditioning the finishReplacing the cane seat Re-gluing was only required at the front legs where they attach … [Read more...] about Bentwood Chair Restoration
Biedermeier Chair Repair
This Biedermeier chair had a broken back leg just below the seat rails. To repair it, I first glued and clamped the leg back into position. To give support, a … [Read more...] about Biedermeier Chair Repair
Plycraft Chairs Repaired and Refinished
These Plycraft chairs had separated layers of laminate, and missing walnut veneer. It took a series of glue ups to repair the legs and throat (section between the seat and … [Read more...] about Plycraft Chairs Repaired and Refinished
Oak Chair Refinishing
These 4 water damaged oak chairs were brought in for refinishing service. The finish was severely damaged, the joints were loose, and the upholstered seats were damp … [Read more...] about Oak Chair Refinishing
Arrowback Bench Refinishing
This 19th century arrowback bench had been stored in the client's barn for several years. It was in need of re-gluing and refinishing. To begin the project, I injected … [Read more...] about Arrowback Bench Refinishing
Wing Chair Frame Repair
Before getting re-upholstered, the frame of this wing chair needed to be repaired, and the base polished. To begin, I removed the upholstery and all the tacks. The … [Read more...] about Wing Chair Frame Repair
Windsor Chair Restoration
These 6 Windsor chairs were pulled from a client's barn. They're made of solid maple and have arched crest rails. They were all in pretty bad shape, and restoring them … [Read more...] about Windsor Chair Restoration
Windsor Chair Refinishing
This Windsor arm chair was brought in refinishing. To begin, I first re-glued the loose joints, then removed the old finish and sanded it. The chair was then stained a … [Read more...] about Windsor Chair Refinishing