This antique slant top desk is made of solid cherry and has 18 drawers, a lid with 2 supports, and a small door. The finish was faded and worn, and both sides had … [Read more...] about Slant Top Desk Restoration
Furniture Repair Service
Millerton NY
Furniture repair services for new, vintage, and antique furniture include, re-gluing loose furniture, repairing broken furniture, replacing missing parts, shimming open cracks, repairing chewed furniture, inlay and carving repair, re-gluing and replacing veneer, rebuilding worn drawer runners and more.
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Furniture Repair Projects completed by Scott Doyle
Antique Apothecary Repair
Repairs to this antique apothecary consisted of: Fabricating a new base to match.Tightening loose hinges.Replacing broken flush mount pulls. I started by … [Read more...] about Antique Apothecary Repair
Wicker Furniture Set Restored
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
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
RCA Victor Radio Cabinet Restoration
This RCA Victor radio 816K is from 1937. The owner was a hobbyist who asked if I could restore the cabinet while he repaired the tubes and electronics. The base of the … [Read more...] about RCA Victor Radio Cabinet Restoration
Victorian Dresser Repair and Refinish
Repairs to this antique walnut dresser included: Repairing the drawer runners.Re-gluing loose joints throughout the case.Re-gluing loose veneer on the drawer … [Read more...] about Victorian Dresser Repair and Refinish
18th Century Chest of Drawers Restoration
Restoration for this 18th century chest of drawers included: Replacing missing veneer.Re-gluing loose veneer.Re-gluing the bracket feet and their corner … [Read more...] about 18th Century Chest of Drawers Restoration
Banjo Clock Case Repair
This antique banjo clock was brought in for repair to the bottom of the case. It looked like someone glued it before, but not very well. In an effort to save … [Read more...] about Banjo Clock Case Repair
Lane Cedar Chest Repair and Refinish
This cedar chest by the Lane Furniture Company is constructed of cedar wood and walnut veneer. Restoration service included: Repairing the broken base.Veneer … [Read more...] about Lane Cedar Chest Repair and Refinish
Pedestal Table Leg Repair
These table pedestals were damaged during a basement flood. The legs, which are constructed of several smaller pieces of wood, were coming apart at the seams. To repair … [Read more...] about Pedestal Table Leg Repair
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
Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish
This antique cannonball bed was previously held together with rope. The owner wanted it fixed so it wouldn't be loose and wobbly all the time. Restoration … [Read more...] about Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish
Dresser Restoration
This dresser was badly damaged during hurricane Irene in 2011. The owner wanted it repaired and refinished with a wood stained finish. He was able to bring me all the … [Read more...] about Dresser 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
Larkin Desk Restoration
This bookcase / desk is known as a Larkin Desk. It was manufactured by the Larkin Soap Company around the turn of the 20th century and was sold through catalogs as the … [Read more...] about Larkin Desk Restoration
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
French Empire Day Bed Restoration
An extensive restoration for this 19th century daybed, but everything came out great.Some of the tasks involved: Shimmed the open shrinkage cracks on the panels.Re-glued … [Read more...] about French Empire Day Bed Restoration
Cedar Chest Restoration
This cedar chest is constructed of solid cedar wood and is mounted on Queen Anne style cabriole feet. Its restoration involved repairs and reconditioning of the … [Read more...] about Cedar Chest Restoration
Trumeau Mirror Restoration
This 19th century trumeau mirror had been stored in the client's barn for several years. Before giving an estimate, it first had to acclimate to my shop for a few weeks. … [Read more...] about Trumeau Mirror Restoration
Accent Table Repair and Refinishing
This two tier clover shaped table had problems with lifting veneer, a stained finish, and loose legs. Restoration began with disassembling the brass gallery and tops. … [Read more...] about Accent Table Repair and Refinishing
Depression Era Dresser Repair
Repair work on this fancy chest of drawers from the 1930s included: Re-attaching the drawer runners inside the case.Repairing the worn runners on the drawers.Re-gluing … [Read more...] about Depression Era Dresser Repair
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
Sofa Table Restoration
Restoration for this 19th century rosewood sofa table included re-gluing loose veneer, repairs, and polishing. To begin, I repaired one of the legs which was broken, and … [Read more...] about Sofa Table Restoration
Miniature Stagecoach Repair
Every now and then I'm asked to repair items other than furniture. Like this miniature replica of a 19th century stagecoach with 4 horses. This project included repairing … [Read more...] about Miniature Stagecoach Repair
Gilt Federal Mirror Restoration
This 19th century gilt Federal mirror has a flat flaring pediment with blocked ends and a band of suspended spheres. Restoration included replacing … [Read more...] about Gilt Federal Mirror Restoration
Antique Sconce Repair
Restoration for these 2 antique wall sconces included repair, re-wiring, and gilding. Both had bent arms, and several of the glass balls had fallen off. I began the … [Read more...] about Antique Sconce Repair
Sewing Machine Cabinet Restoration
This sewing machine cabinet had loose veneer, water stains, and a very worn finish. To restore it, I began with removing the hardware and taking apart everything that … [Read more...] about Sewing Machine Cabinet Restoration
Antique Card Table Repair
Restoration for this antique card table included repairs to the legs, veneer, and molding. The existing finish was also reconditioned. Once in the shop and placed on the … [Read more...] about Antique Card Table Repair
Curio Hutch Repair and Refinishing
Restoration for this satinwood curio hutch involved: Re-gluing loose veneer and inlay.Repairing a crack in the back panel.Refinishing (with shellac and wax).Polishing the … [Read more...] about Curio Hutch Repair and Refinishing
Clock Door Repair
This clock door, which goes to an antique tall case clock, had a broken frame and glass. To repair it, I removed the broken pieces of glass and the glazing around the … [Read more...] about Clock Door Repair
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
Plant Stand Repair
This antique plant stand with barley twist legs needed to be put back together, touched up, and polished. Some of the parts were split and broken. Luckily the owner saved … [Read more...] about Plant Stand Repair