Join Lou as he showcases a stunning reupholstery project featuring a pair of cherished loveseats, aged 10-15 years but still boasting high-quality frames that are hard to come by today. Our customer discovered that reupholstering these loveseats was a more […]
From the Workshop with Furniture Werks | Episode 4: Upholstery Project Read More
This beautiful 1800s cabinet from Nappanee, Indiana was stripped, repaired, and refinished so the couple could continue the tradition and pass it on to their children.
From the Workshop | Episode 2: Refinished 1800s Cabinet Read More
There are many reasons for wanting to get rid of furniture. Purchasing a new piece is one. Another is downsizing, in which the furniture is not needed any longer. A familiar tale we hear is the new owner of a
What Can You Do with Unwanted Old Furniture? Read More
Within the past year, numerous customers have shared pictures of their headboards, recliner styled chairs and sofas with the “leather” upholstery literally peeling away from the fabric underneath. They state that the damage started within a few short years of
Which Is Built to Last: Full Grain, Top Grain or Bonded Leather? Read More
Meet the team at Furniture Werks and see how they expertly restored and refinished a treasured family heirloom that was damaged in a home fire.
From the Workshop | Episode 1: Bar Restoration Read More
These bar stools belong to a customer in Valparaiso, Indiana, hoping to use them in her kitchen. Restoring the unraveled webbing takes precision and care. First, we gently removed the old, damaged webbing and replaced it with a sheet cane. Manufactured
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We recently repaired, refinished and reupholstered this unique project. After the frame broke, the chairs were put in storage, out of sight, but not forgotten. The owner, who remembers it as a child, couldn’t see this family heirloom’s life end,
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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.
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
What to do with an old TV console? Read More
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,
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