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Furniture Repair Service

Scott Doyle
Millerton NY

Repairing furniture with glue and clamps

Furniture repair services for new, vintage, and antique furniture include:

  • Gluing loose and wobbly furniture
  • Repairing broken furniture
  • Replacing missing parts
  • Repairing open cracks
  • Repairing chewed furniture
  • Re-gluing and replacing veneer
  • Inlay and carving repair
  • Drawer runner repair

 

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Furniture Repair Projects Completed by Scott Doyle

Slant Top Desk Restoration

Slant top desk before and after restoration

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, … [Read more...] about Slant Top Desk Restoration

Antique Apothecary Repair

Antique apothecary before and after repair

Repairs to this antique apothecary consisted of: I started by constructing a new base with matching molding. Then made sure the fit was … [Read more...] about Antique Apothecary Repair

Upholstered Chair Leg Replaced

Upholstered chair with new leg ready for finish

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 … [Read more...] about Upholstered Chair Leg Replaced

Sofa Frame Repair

Sofa frame after repair

The joints on this sofa were very loose because some of the dowels were broken. To repair it, all the upholstery was removed. The frame was … [Read more...] about Sofa Frame Repair

RCA Victor Radio Cabinet Restoration

RCA Victor radio cabinet after 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 … [Read more...] about RCA Victor Radio Cabinet Restoration

Victorian Dresser Repair and Refinish

Victorian dresser after repair and refinishing

Repairs to this antique walnut dresser included: The dresser was then stripped, sanded, stained, and refinished. Once dry, the new finish was … [Read more...] about Victorian Dresser Repair and Refinish

18th Century Chest of Drawers Restoration

Antique chest of drawers after restoration

Restoration for this 18th century chest of drawers included: This chest of drawers was restored for a Sharon CT client. … [Read more...] about 18th Century Chest of Drawers Restoration

Banjo Clock Case Repair

Banjo clock case after repair

This antique banjo clock was brought in to repair the bottom of the case. It looked like someone glued it before, but not very well. In an … [Read more...] about Banjo Clock Case Repair

Lane Cedar Chest Repair and Refinish

Lane cedar chest before and after restoration

This cedar chest by the Lane Furniture Company is constructed of cedar wood and walnut veneer. Restoration service included: Most of the … [Read more...] about Lane Cedar Chest Repair and Refinish

Pedestal Table Leg Repair

2 Table pedestals before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Pedestal Table Leg Repair

Childs Bentwood Rocker Restoration

Child's bentwood rocker after restoration

Restoration for this child size bentwood rocker involved tightening the loose joints, replacing the woven seat, and polishing. For easy access to … [Read more...] about Childs Bentwood Rocker Restoration

Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish

Antique cannonball bed after repair and polishing

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 … [Read more...] about Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish

Dresser Restoration

Dresser before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Dresser Restoration

Wicker Rocker Repair

Wicker rocker before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Wicker Rocker Repair

Larkin Desk Restoration

Larkin desk before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Larkin Desk Restoration

Oak Chair Re-glue

Oak chair glued and clamped

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 … [Read more...] about Oak Chair Re-glue

Chair Seat Repair

Chair seat after 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 … [Read more...] about Chair Seat Repair

Bentwood Chair Restoration

Bentwood chair before and after restoration

Restoring this bentwood chair involved: Re-gluing was only required at the front legs where they attach to seat. The rest of the joints were … [Read more...] about Bentwood Chair Restoration

French Empire Day Bed Restoration

French Empire day bed after restoration

An extensive restoration for this 19th century daybed, but everything came out great.Some of the tasks involved: This day bed was restored for … [Read more...] about French Empire Day Bed Restoration

Cedar Chest Restoration

Cedar chest before and after restoration

This cedar chest is constructed of solid cedar wood and is mounted on Queen Anne style cabriole feet. Its restoration involved repairs and … [Read more...] about Cedar Chest Restoration

Trumeau Mirror Restoration

Antique mirror frame before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Trumeau Mirror Restoration

Accent Table Repair and Refinishing

2 Tier accent table before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Accent Table Repair and Refinishing

Depression Era Dresser Repair

Depression era dresser after repair

Repair work on this fancy chest of drawers from the 1930s included: This dresser was repaired for a Great Barrington MA client. … [Read more...] about Depression Era Dresser Repair

Biedermeier Chair Repair

Biedermeier chair after 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 … [Read more...] about Biedermeier Chair Repair

Plycraft Chairs Repaired and Refinished

2 Plycraft chairs after restoration

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 … [Read more...] about Plycraft Chairs Repaired and Refinished

Sofa Table Restoration

Antique sofa table after 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 … [Read more...] about Sofa Table Restoration

Miniature Stagecoach Repair

Miniature stagecoach replica after repair

Every now and then I'm asked to restore items other than furniture. Like this miniature replica of a 19th century stagecoach with 4 horses. This … [Read more...] about Miniature Stagecoach Repair

Gilt Federal Mirror Restoration

Gilt 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

Antique sconces after 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 … [Read more...] about Antique Sconce Repair

Sewing Machine Cabinet Restoration

Cabinet before and after refinishing

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 … [Read more...] about Sewing Machine Cabinet Restoration

Antique Card Table Repair

Antique Card table after repair

Restoration for this antique card table included repairs to the legs, veneer, and molding. The existing finish was also reconditioned. Once in the … [Read more...] about Antique Card Table Repair

Curio Hutch Repair and Refinishing

Satinwood curio hutch after repair and refinishing

Restoration for this satinwood curio hutch involved: This hutch was restored for a Millbrook NY client. … [Read more...] about Curio Hutch Repair and Refinishing

Clock Door Repair

Clock door before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Clock Door Repair

Wing Chair Frame Repair

Wing chair frame glued and clamped

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 … [Read more...] about Wing Chair Frame Repair

Windsor Chair Restoration

6 Windsor chairs before and after 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 … [Read more...] about Windsor Chair Restoration

Plant Stand Repair

Antique plant stand before and after repair

This antique plant stand with barley twist legs needed to be re-assembled, touched up, and polished. Some of the parts were split and broken, but … [Read more...] about Plant Stand Repair

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