Residential Services
Residential Furniture Restoration, Fabrication & Reupholstery in NY
Antique, heirloom and designer furniture repaired, rebuilt, recovered and refinished by master craftsmen in our New Jersey workshop. Olek has done this work since 1950 for homes across NY, NJ, CT and PA, with a warranty of up to 50 years on select work.
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Furniture Restoration
Loose joints, lifted veneer, missing carving and tired finishes on antiques, heirlooms and built-ins. We repair to the original construction, using wood-to-wood fixes instead of filler, so the piece is sound again and the repair stays invisible.
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Custom Furniture Fabrication
One-of-a-kind tables, built-in bookcases, mantels and stair parts made for your room, or an exact copy of a piece you already own. Woodworking, carving, metalwork and finishing all happen in one shop.
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75+
Years of Craft
4.9
Google Rating
50 yr
Warranty on Select Work
24 hr
Free Photo Estimates
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Furniture Reupholstery
Sofas, armchairs and Mid-Century Modern pieces rebuilt from the frame out: springs, horsehair or latex padding, cushions and cover. Use your own fabric or leather, or choose it with us.
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Furniture Refinishing
Faded, scratched or failing finishes renewed in lacquer, oil, wax or French polish. Color and sheen are matched to the original, and we strip a piece only when its finish can’t be saved.
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Careful hands from pickup to return.
Families across New York have trusted Olek with their heirlooms since 1950.
Insured handling
White-glove pickup and delivery
Free photo estimate
Reply within 24 hours
50-year warranty
On select work
Documented process
Photos and updates throughout
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Send Photos
Whole piece, damage close-ups, dimensions.
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Estimate & Pickup
Free estimate, then insured pickup.
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Restoration
In-house craftsmen; you approve changes first.
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Delivery
Returned with up to 50-year warranty.
What Residential Clients Say
We used Olek Inc. to shorten and polish our beautiful heavy wood dining table. Olek had to disassemble the table, cut it, re-attach the bookends, and make it look like it was never touched. The result was flawless — you would never know it was modified.
I have a Vladimir Kagan 175 E armchair that was literally falling apart — the wood was separating at the joins and the leather seat and padding were shot. Peter at Olek did an amazing job bringing it back to like-new condition. Highly recommended for designer furniture restoration.
This is the second time I've had Olek reupholster my sofas. Each time I've been astonished at the stunning work. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the attention to detail is second to none. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my furniture.
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Residential Furniture Restoration FAQs
How much does furniture restoration cost?
Each piece is priced on its own, because a loose chair joint and a full veneer repair are very different jobs. Send photos and rough dimensions and we reply with a free estimate within 24 hours. After we see the piece, a written proposal confirms the scope, price and schedule before any work starts.
How long will my piece be in the workshop?
It depends on the piece and the work. A local finish repair is far quicker than rebuilding a sofa or matching missing veneer, and fabric lead times and finish curing add time. Instead of a blanket turnaround, your proposal gives a schedule for your piece, which we keep you updated against.
Do you pick up and deliver?
Yes. We collect and return furniture across New York City and New Jersey with fully insured, white-glove handling. For homes farther away we arrange specialty furniture carriers. Built-ins, paneling and mantels that can’t travel are assessed in your home, and some of that work can be done on site.
What does the warranty cover?
Select work carries a warranty of up to 50 years. Coverage depends on the type of repair, so your proposal states exactly which work is covered and for how long. Read it before you approve, and ask us about anything that isn’t clear — the terms are set per piece, not as a blanket promise.
Will you strip the original finish?
Only if it can’t be saved. Original finish and patina often carry much of an antique’s character and value, so we may suggest cleaning, local repair or color matching instead. We explain each option and what it changes before you decide. The furniture refinishing page lists the finishes we work with.
Is there anything you don’t take on here?
This team handles wood and upholstered furniture, built-ins, mantels and architectural woodwork. Eames lounge chairs, museum-grade conservation, stained glass, gilding and painted objects go to our specialty team instead. Send photos either way and we will point you to the right service before you commit to anything.
How do I get started?
Use the form below or email photos: one of the whole piece, close-ups of any damage, rough dimensions and your town. Labels, maker’s marks or notes on earlier repairs help too. We reply with a free estimate within 24 hours and arrange a visit or pickup if you decide to go ahead.
Free Photo Estimate
Send a photo. We’ll take it from there.
Share a few photos of your piece and we reply with a free estimate within 24 hours, with no obligation. Insured white-glove pickup in New York and New Jersey; serving NY, NJ, CT and PA.