Guide: Restoration

Restoration

What does furniture restoration cost? What drives the price

What a professional restoration costs cannot be put as a flat figure. What drives the price, how to get a concrete price for your piece and how to recognise a serious quote.

July 8, 2026 Read more →

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Restoring Antique Furniture: DIY or Leave It to the Pros?

Scratches, loose veneer, faded surfaces: almost every antique reaches this point sooner or later. What can you handle yourself, and when should you call in a professional?

March 8, 2026 Read more →

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Common Mistakes in Furniture Restoration

Many antique pieces are effectively ruined by poor restoration work. Here are the most frequent mistakes, and why they are so difficult to undo.

February 9, 2026 Read more →

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Are Restored Antiques Better Than Unrestored Ones?

The short answer: it depends. It depends on the quality of the restoration. A skilled restoration makes a piece more stable and more valuable, while a poor one can ruin it.

December 1, 2025 Read more →

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Original or Restored: Which Is Better?

Many buyers assume that original is always good and that restoration means interference. The reality is more nuanced, and often exactly the opposite.

October 27, 2025 Read more →