Full restoration
Complete refurbishment of antique furniture: cleaning, structural repairs, surface treatment and hand-polished finish — true to the original, preserving substance.
Furniture restoration & repair
Professional restoration of antique furniture in our workshop in Darmstadt, Germany — traditional techniques, craftsmanship with care.
For decades Heymann Antiques has been restoring and repairing antique furniture from every era. We work exclusively with traditional materials and techniques suited to the piece and its time of origin.
Our goal is always to preserve original substance while restoring function and appearance — whether it is an inherited family heirloom, a flea-market find or a piece from our own showroom.
Our services
Repairs
Targeted repairs of individual damage: loose joints, broken parts, sticking drawers, broken locks or missing hardware.
Surfaces & polish
Refreshing and rebuilding hand-polished surfaces, wax and oil treatments. Removal of water marks, scratches and discoloration.
Veneer & marquetry
Repair and completion of veneer and marquetry. We use historically appropriate woods and techniques.
Upholstery
Re-upholstering antique seating with traditional materials such as horsehair, sprung seat and webbing — with your choice of fabric on request.
Caning
Replacement of chair caning and rattan work — done by hand, true to the original.
From our workshop
A look at our daily work — traditional materials and tools we have used for decades.
How it works
- 1Send enquiry
Describe your piece and the scope of work. Photos help with our assessment. - 2Estimate
We get back to you promptly with an initial assessment and a rough estimate. - 3Inspection
In-person inspection where needed — either at our workshop or on-site. - 4Restoration
Once approved, the work is carried out in our workshop in Darmstadt, Germany.
A note on costs
For on-site inspections we charge €0.50 per kilometre (round trip) and a flat fee of €120.00. When a restoration order is placed, this amount is fully credited against the order.
Send a restoration enquiry
Describe your request — we will get back to you soon with an initial assessment.