Furniture Restoration & Upcycling · Chicago, IL
Give Old Furniture a New Story to Tell
We refinish, repaint, and reupholster chairs, tables, and cabinets right here in Chicago. A piece with good bones and honest joinery deserves a second chapter, not a trip to the curb.
Years in the workshop
Pieces restored
Fabric & finish choices
40+ stain tones, blended in-house to match your space.
Why Restore Instead of Replace
Six Reasons Homeowners Choose Restoration
Lower Cost Than New
Refinishing a solid wood table or reupholstering a chair frame is typically less expensive than buying a comparable new piece, especially for older, well-built furniture.
Your Colors, Your Fabric
You pick the paint color, wood stain, and upholstery fabric. Nothing leaves our shop until it matches what you had in mind.
Less in the Landfill
Furniture with a solid frame can usually be repaired and refinished rather than discarded. Restoration keeps usable materials in circulation.
Traditional Techniques
Hand-applied stains, brushed lacquers, and hand-tied springs. We repair loose joinery before any finish goes on, not just cosmetically over it.
Pieces With History
Family dressers, grandmother's dining chairs, a desk that has moved four times with you. We work carefully with furniture that carries meaning.
Local Pickup & Delivery
We arrange pickup and delivery across the Chicago area, so you don't need a truck or a free weekend to get your furniture to us.
Our Services
What We Do With Your Furniture
Wood Refinishing
Old stripped tabletops, water rings, and cloudy lacquer are common problems on solid wood furniture, and most of them can be corrected. We strip the existing finish down to bare wood, repair any loose joints or veneer lifting, then sand through several grits before applying stain and a hand-rubbed topcoat. You choose the tone, from a light natural oil to a deep espresso stain, and we test it on a hidden area first so there are no surprises.
Cabinet & Furniture Repainting
Painted finishes let a tired piece take on an entirely new personality. We prep every surface with sanding and a bonding primer, then apply chalk paint, milk paint, or a durable cabinet-grade enamel depending on how the piece will be used. Hardware can be replaced or restored, and we offer a light distressing option if you want the piece to look gently worn rather than brand new.
Reupholstering Chairs & Sofas
We strip old fabric and padding down to the frame, check the springs and webbing, replace foam where it has gone flat, and rebuild the seat before the new fabric goes on. Bring your own fabric or choose from our supplier books, which include performance weaves, linens, and velvets in a wide range of colors and patterns.
Cabinet Restoration
Kitchen cabinets, china hutches, and built-ins often just need surface attention rather than replacement. We repair drawer boxes, re-glue loose face frames, adjust doors that no longer sit flush, and refinish or repaint the exterior. It is frequently a more affordable path than a full cabinet replacement, particularly when the cabinet boxes themselves are still structurally sound.
Project Types
Furniture We Take On Every Week
Scroll sideways to see the range of pieces that come through our workshop doors.
Dining Chairs & Sets
Seats reupholstered, frames tightened, finishes refreshed to match your table.
Wood Tables & Desks
Stripped, sanded, and restained tops with joinery repair where needed.
Cabinets & Case Pieces
Dressers, hutches, and sideboards repainted or refinished with new hardware.
Upholstered Sofas & Loveseats
Full frame check, foam and spring replacement, new fabric of your choosing.
Antique & Heirloom Pieces
Careful, conservative repairs for furniture with sentimental or historic value.
A Look at the Work
Before & After, In Brief
Every project starts with an honest look at what a piece needs, then moves through repair, finish, and fabric. The full gallery has more detail on each transformation.
