Antique Furniture Evaluations

Why Have Your Antique Furniture Evaluated?

An evaluation is ideal if you:

• Inherited family furniture and want to know if it’s safe, restorable, and worth investing in.

• Own antique or vintage furniture that’s wobbly, damaged, or badly refinished and you’re not sure what it needs.

• Are considering restoration vs. replacement and want expert guidance on cost, scope, and realistic results.

• Care about preserving history and sentimental value and want to be sure any work done is appropriate for the age and construction of the furniture.

An evaluation gives you a clear picture of your options instead of guessing or risking the wrong “quick fix.”

What We Look At During an Evaluation

Our restoration team examines:

• Overall structure & stability – joints, frames, legs, and supports.

• Wood species & construction methods – clues to age, originality, and craftsmanship.

• Finish, veneer & inlay – original vs. later finishes, wear, water damage, sun fading, and peeling veneer.

• Previous repairs – old glues, hardware, patches, or shortcuts that may be failing or causing new damage.

• Upholstery & padding (if applicable) – fabric condition, internal padding, springs, and comfort.

• Environmental or disaster damage – smoke, soot, water, organic growth, pet damage, odors, or insect activity.

From there, we determine whether your furniture needs full restoration, targeted repair, refinishing, structural reinforcement, or a combination.

How an Evaluation Guides Your Restoration Plan

After the evaluation, we’ll:

1. Discuss your goals – Is this a family heirloom, a daily-use piece, or a decorative antique?

2. Review findings in plain language – What’s original, what’s damaged, and what’s at risk if nothing is done.

3. Recommend a tailored course of action – From minimal conservation to full restoration, always aligned with your goals and the history of the piece.

4. Outline scope, timeline, and estimated cost – So you know exactly what to expect before committing.

Sometimes, the best answer is to do less, not more. Sometimes, a thoughtful full restoration is the only way to keep a piece in use for the next generation. The evaluation is where we figure that out, together.

Ready to Have Your Antique Furniture Evaluated?

If you have a piece you’re worried about; or are simply curious about, an antique furniture evaluation is the first step.

Contact our team to schedule a review of your piece and find out the best path forward for safe, beautiful, and long-lasting restoration.

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