Wing Back Chairs
The Chesterton owner of these two wing back chairs had an uncle with a showroom in the Merchandise Mart. These chairs were purchased there in the 1930s or early 1940s. Considered very high end at the time, we preserved the …
Furniture Refinishing
Little White Chair
A customer from Valparaiso brought in this little white chair that once belonged to her grandmother. She wanted it to be as similar as possible to the original. We brought it to life after refinishing the frame and reupholstering the …
Mid-Century Modern Chair
A 1960’s Ed Wormley Dunbar chair belonged to the customer’s father in Three Oaks, Michigan, who sat in it during his childhood. After refinishing the chair, the chrome was polished and the webbing, foam and padding were all replaced. The …
Small Table
After a thorough stripping and refinishing, we were really able to bring out the warmth and richness of the wood in this well-loved small table for a family from Portage, Indiana.
Side-by-Side Restoration
Sent to us by a family in rural Indiana, between Knox and Winamac, we carefully repaired and stripped this well-loved piece before refinishing in a lighter finish and reassembling as you see it.
Antique Radio Restoration
Stored for many years, we carefully disassembled, stripped, refinished and reassembled this antique radio for a family in Portage, Indiana to create this one-of-a-kind gift from a son to his mother.
What to do with an old TV console?
This was the question our customer asked. They’ve had the console since the late 60’s. It had served well as an entertainment center with its radio, turntable and TV. And all that entertainment was housed in a beautiful solid wood …
My Dad’s Roll Top Desk
This is the before and after of my roll top desk. My dad obtained it during the 1930’s and used it daily till the 70’s. The dark color is the result of oxidation and atmosphere soil. When I relocated to …
Baby Rocker Restored
With a baby on the way, our customer brought in this child’s rocker to see if it could be restored. It was in pieces, the caned seat shot and one leg held together with string. Before any repairs are made, …
Corner Desk Salvaged
Sometimes people wonder if damaged pieces are salvageable. This corner desk was one such piece. It suffered from water damage – loose veneer, warped wood, missing trip pieces, drawer fronts off their drawers, damaged finish. After stripping the remaining finish, …
