NYC’s Best Antique Furniture Restoration – Preserve History & Beauty

Posted by We Design You NY on March 7th, 2025

Can Damaged Antique Furniture Be Restored?

If your treasured antique furniture has seen better days, don’t lose hope! Skilled restoration experts can often bring your beloved piece back to life, allowing you to enjoy it for years to come.

For those who aren’t looking to resell an antique, its value is often tied to sentimental attachment rather than market price. The good news? Damage doesn’t necessarily mean the end. Whether you’ve fallen for a wobbly flea market find or want to restore a cherished family heirloom, knowing what kinds of damage can be repaired is key.

4 Key Considerations for Assessing Antique Damage

At Amato Furniture, our expert craftsmen have worked on countless antique restorations in NYC. While a certified appraiser is your best bet for determining financial value, here are some professional tips to help you evaluate your piece:

1. Is your antique rare or historically significant? If it was crafted by a well-known manufacturer or artisan, seeking a professional appraisal before restoration may be a wise move to understand how repairs could impact its value.
2. Will the piece be used or displayed? If it’s purely decorative, minor wear may not be a concern. However, if you plan to use it regularly, structural issues like broken legs, loose joints, or missing hardware should be addressed.
3. Could a deep cleaning revive its appearance? Many antiques simply need a careful cleaning to remove grime, surface scratches, and dullness, restoring their original charm.
4. Are replacement parts available? Depending on the damage, hardware, legs, and other components can often be salvaged from similar pieces to maintain authenticity.

If your antique holds sentimental value, exploring your repair options is always worthwhile!

Our Approach to Antique Furniture Restoration

From the moment we assess your antique to the final delivery, we handle your furniture with the utmost care. Depending on the extent of the damage and the size of the piece, we may transport it to our specialized workshop for repairs.

• Initial Inspection: We examine the structure for stability issues and assess the condition of the finish.
• Cleaning & Refinishing: We delicately clean the piece and use expert color-matching techniques to restore its original luster.
• Structural Repairs: Loose joints, broken components, or missing parts are carefully mended, using either refabricated or salvaged materials.
• Final Restoration: Once all repairs are complete, we ensure the piece is fully restored and ready to be enjoyed.

Once your antique is beautifully restored, we coordinate a convenient time for delivery back to your home.

Connect with an Antique Restoration Specialist

Looking for expert antique furniture repair? Visit your local Amato Furniture location to discover how we can help preserve your cherished pieces!