Preserve your family heirlooms and heritage furniture with traditional restoration techniques. From Victorian settees to mid-century treasures, we honor the craftsmanship of the past while ensuring another century of use. Since 1996.
Return your antique to functional beauty for daily use:
Preserve original materials and historical authenticity:
Most Vancouver families choose restoration with conservation principles: We reupholster for use while documenting, preserving, and honoring the original craftsmanship.
1837-1901
Ornate carvings, button tufting, rich fabrics
1901-1910
Lighter designs, elegant proportions
1880-1920
Mission style, honest construction
1920-1939
Geometric patterns, luxurious materials
1945-1969
Clean lines, organic forms
Various
Locally-crafted pieces with regional history
Eight-way hand-tied coil springs using traditional twine methods
Authentic horsehair or modern alternatives maintaining period feel
Traditional joinery, hide glue, and period-appropriate repairs
Historically accurate textiles or faithful modern reproductions
Nearly three decades restoring antiques from Queens Park Victorians to Kitsilano heritage homes. We understand Vancouver's antique furniture landscape.
Techniques passed down through generations. We use the same methods as the original makers— hand-tied springs, traditional padding, period-appropriate construction.
If your piece isn't worth restoring, we'll tell you upfront. But if it has good bones— which most quality antiques do—we'll show you the transformation possibilities.
Detailed examination of your antique's condition, history, and restoration needs
Photograph and preserve original materials, identifying period and construction methods
Traditional techniques applied by craftspeople who honor your piece's heritage
Care instructions to protect your restored heirloom in Vancouver's climate
If your piece has sentimental value, a solid wood frame, or is over 80 years old with quality construction, it's likely worth restoring. We provide free assessments and honest advice—if restoration doesn't make sense, we'll tell you upfront.
Proper restoration using period-appropriate techniques and materials typically maintains or increases value. For museum-quality pieces, we use conservation methods that preserve authenticity. We document all work for future reference.
Antique restoration requires care and attention to detail. Most projects take 4-8 weeks depending on complexity, structural repairs needed, and fabric selection. Rush service isn't appropriate for quality antique work.
We work with suppliers specializing in period-appropriate fabrics, reproduction trims, and historical patterns. While exact matches may not exist for very old pieces, we source faithful reproductions that honor the original aesthetic.
In-depth guide covering assessment, techniques, costs, and caring for your restored antiques in Metro Vancouver's climate.
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