Antique Furniture RestorationMetro Vancouver

Preserve your family heirlooms with traditional restoration techniques. From Victorian settees to mid-century treasures, we color the craftsmanship of the past.

Craftsman restoring antique chair frame

Traditional Techniques

We don't cut corners. We use the same methods as the original makers to ensure authenticity and longevity.

Hand-Tied Springs

Eight-way hand-tied coil springs using traditional twine.

Horsehair Padding

Authentic hair or modern equivalents to maintain profiles.

Joinery Repair

Hide glue and period-appropriate wood repairs.

Period Fabrics

Historically accurate patterns and weaves.

Pricing Guide

Victorian Chair$400 - $800
Victorian Settee$1,200 - $2,000
Mid-Century Chair$400 - $700
Wing Chair$600 - $1,200

Note: Prices vary based on structural repairs and fabric choice.

Request Exact Quote

Is It Worth Restoring?

Yes, If:

  • Solid hardwood frame
  • Quality joinery (dovetail)
  • Maker's marks present
  • Sentimental value

No, If:

  • Particle board / MDF
  • Stapled construction
  • Severe dry rot
  • Replacement cost is lower

Restoration Process

01

Assessment

Detailed examination of your antique's condition, history, and restoration needs.

02

Documentation

Photograph and preserve original materials, identifying period and construction.

03

Expert Restoration

Traditional techniques applied by craftspeople who honor your piece's heritage.

04

Preservation

Care instructions to protect your restored heirloom in Vancouver's climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Restoration retrieves functional beauty for use. Conservation strictly preserves original materials. Most families choose restoration to use and enjoy their heirlooms.
Proper restoration maintaining period-appropriate methods typically maintains or increases value. Poor work destroys it. We only use proper techniques.
We source from suppliers specializing in historical patterns and weaves. While exact originals may not exist, we find faithful reproductions.
Victorian chairs $400-800, Settees $1200-2000. It depends heavily on the condition of the frame and springs.

Preserve Your Heritage

Expert assessment and restoration for your most cherished pieces. Honest advice on what is worth saving.