Hoosier Cabinet Restoration

Steamer Trunk Flood Damaged - Restored

Tea Trolley Repaired and Refinished

CUSTOM MADE KING SIZED BED

We Refinish Many Dining Room Tables - Here's a Sample of our Work

First 5 photos are the same table. The top was refinished and needed much repair. The base was tightened up and given a new coat of finish.

The edges were routered and a new leaf was made.

The colour and finish came out beautiful.

This was a huge table with three leaves.

This was an heirloom table and the husband was surprising the family who were coming over for Christmas dinner on the newly restored table and chairs.

After many years of everyday use by its loving family, the couple decided to change the natural maple color to a classic black to match their kitchen makeover.

heirloom Desk Restored for Father

When this desk was handed down to the daughter 20 some years ago she painted it white. After years of loving use it was in need of restoration.

The desk was being returned to the father who was moving back to the area to retire. He had no idea of the surprise.

This was what the desk looked like when he passed it down and now back to its original condition, the father received his surprise. It brought tears to his eyes.

Flood restoration of China Cabinet

Cabinet was water damaged. It was stripped, sanded and treated against mold. The inside was given a new coat of white paint.

The top of the buffet was replaced. Crown molding and trim on the bottom of the hutch and buffet were replaced with new trim.

After staining and finish coats the doors and hardware were installed.

Finished and ready to go back to the customer.

Wardrobe restored from fire damage

Wardrobe was heavily smoke damaged and scorched. You can see the dark edges around and on the trim.

Cabinet was completely stripped, sanded and treated for the smoke damage. A cedar bottom was installed and all new trim was installed.

It's finished and ready to go back to the customer.

Custom stain/paint job to two dressers

Dresser before refinishing.

Dresser was stripped, sanded and stained a dark walnut colour and then a blue/grey paint was applied as an accent colour.

Dresser before refinishing.

Finished dresser placed back in the customers home.

Dresser was stripped, sanded and stained a dark walnut colour and then a blue/grey paint was applied as an accent colour.

Surprise under two coats of paint on cedar chest

As we started to strip off the layers of paint a beautiful veneer finish was revealed.

The box was given a natural stain to enhance the natural beauty of the wood.

Handles were coated with blue paint as well. We stripped and cleaned the metal and then painted a hammered bronze and placed a wood veneer in the center to match the box.

Piano Made Into A Bar

Harp Coffee Table

When we received this table the bottom was painted and the brass feet were black with tarnish.  The table needed a new top made which Mark made from oak.  The base turned out to be mahogany so when stripped and refinished it turned out gorgeous.  As you can see it fits right in with the customers home!

Antique Chair Restored

The chair frame was repaired and refinished in our shop and then reupholstered by Mike Comber of Comber's Custom Canvas & Upholstery in Kemptville.

Rocking Chair restoration

Chair was in need of some major TLC.  After completely refinishing the frame, we built a seat base and completed the upholstery.  A cushion was made out of the left over material.

Restoration of School Desks to inspire a new Generation of Learning

Before and after of chair that was refinished to match the desk for William.

Restoration of Antique Mahogany Table

Cabinet - Fire Damage Restoration

Chaise Lounge Chair

Chaise was repaired, painted and upholstered. A new seat base was constructed. A cushion was made to match the seat.

Victorian occasional Table from the mid 1800's

Victorian occasional table with birdcage support/legs and porcelain casters. This table has been handed down over the generations. The customer that brought this in said it was her mothers table who I believe received it from her mother. We date this table around the 1840's. It saw a beautiful transformation.

Falcon Chairs

BEFORE: Frame was a dark burgunday colour and the leather seats were white, worn and in need of repair.

AFTER: Frames were refinished to a dark tan colour and the seats were reupholstered with a tan leather. Upholstery was completed by Mike Comber of Comber's Custom Canvas & Upholstery in Kemptville.

Sideboard refinished

Our customer inherited this sideboard from her mother and wanted a more modern updated look to the piece. We refinished it to match other furniture in her dining room. (before picture)

(After picture) The customer was thrilled with the results.

Restoration of Antique Press back Chairs

These chairs were in rough shape. The seats were splitting and some spindles needed repair as well. Both chairs were completely disassembled, repaired and reglued.

Completely restored and finished with a hand rubbed oil, the chairs are ready to be used for many years to come.

Two Mirror frames made from 100 year old barn board

Beautiful bench from reclaimed wood (for sale)

This bench was made from reclaimed wood and 100 year old barn board. After the finish work is completed it will be for sale in our new store.

Table made from a slice of tree and history

This slice of tree was brought to us with a large split. It had been sitting for several years so it was also warped. After countless hours of working at straightening the warp and sanding to get it smooth for a table top, it is almost ready for the finishing steps. The crack was filled with black walnut for a contrasting look.

Finished table top. Several coats of hand rubbed oil were used to create this beautiful finish that will help to preserve the wood for years to come.

The table complete on the base and placed in the owners home where it can be enjoyed for generations.

Custom Refinishing - cabinet made into craft storage

Cabinet arrived in need of repair. The unit was dismantled, repair and then primed and painted. A custom bracket with dowel was installed on the top and the shelves were restored and finished in the original wood grain design.

New hinges were installed and the door handle and lock with key were restored. The customer was thrilled with the finished results.

The customer is a young woman whom we've done some other pieces for and she just loved how feminine it turned out. She's excited to get it home and placed in her room.

Corner cabinet - flood damage repair & restoration

Condition of cabinet when received.

After restoration was completed.

Chair - refinished and upholstered

Chair is restored and ready for upholstery.

Finished and ready for pick up.

armoire - repaired and refinished

The armoire came to the shop in pieces.  Mark made the repairs, replaced a few pieces and reinforced the structure.  After a coat of finish the piece looked new again!

Received damaged and in pieces.

Doors are off and one is in two pieces.

Armoire is repaired and refinished and ready for pick up by the customer.

Trunk restored

cedar chest - family heirloom

Antique Ladies chair

Refinished Chair and prepared seat for new upholstery.

Cedar chest and dresser for same customer

Refinished to match in colour.  Before and After pics below.

Fully restored mahogany filing cabinet

Repair dining room chairs - upholstery

Dresser refinished

restoration of 1800's high chair

chairs refinished and upholstered

Antique chairs refinished and upholstered

Deacon bench restored

Hallway table refinished

dining room table and chairs refinished

China CAbinet and hutch refinished and restored

Old School Desk Restored

Antique Dining Room Set

Refinished Hand Painted Chair

Restoration of a family heirloom - Rocking Chair

Two Side Tables - Tops Completely Restored

Small Table Repaired & Restored

Small Table Refinished & Repaired

Dining Room Restored

Furniture for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Mark completed the restoration of several pieces of furniture for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.  This furniture is on display and used at the County Board office in Brockville, Ontario.  

This furniture was built in 1850 at the Guggesberg Cabinet & Chair Factory which was founded in Preston, Ontario. 
In 1891 the company was sold to Preston Furniture and the company name was changed as such.  The lamps were built in Brockville in 1850 and Mark was able to find the tag when he dismantled them for restoration.  All the furniture was
dismantled, restored and made functional for use by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. 

United County Board Members found it difficult to find a company that could take on such a large task as there were several transport trucks of furniture.  Mark took particular pride in completing this project as it was local and challenging as it tested most restoration skills.

Special thanks to Jim Quantral, of the Archives office in Cambridge, Ontario for his help with the investigation of the origin and history of the furniture.

Pine Stand - Hand Painted

Small Table with Tiger Oak top - Painted & Restored

Vintage Chair Restored

Childs Chair Refinished & Hand Painted/Stained

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