Abe is basically a wizard. (And a super punctual one who shows up precisely on time and answers the…read morephone anytime you call!) In a tragic didn't-fit-through-the-door scenario, we had to saw the back legs off a leather club chair. We'd attempted to screw them back on, but didn't do a good job, so the leg fell off again and the wood was damaged. Abe came to our house to assess the damage. He arrived at exactly the time he said he would, spent a few minutes looking at the chair, and gave us a fair estimate for the price. One week later, he brought the chair back. Abe had crafted totally new legs, stained them a perfect color, and reattached them (and fixed all the ratty upholstery under the chair where my cat had burrowed into the lining). It looks impeccable, and it's structurally sound. All within one week, including pick up and drop off! Abe is amazing and I'd use him again in a heartbeat.

Abe took this very old, squeaky chair with a broken back and made it stable and beautiful. The…read morewhole process was easy and he did an excellent job. This chair that my great-great aunt originally owned lives to see at least a few more decades!

Sovalle furniture refinishing did an amazing job on my coffee table and 2 end tables. They look…read morebrand new. I am very happy and highly recommend them. Reasonable price and great quality.

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A short while ago, I requested a recommendation to repair the gilded frame on our large mirror. It…read morelooked uncomplicated, but I hesitated fixing it myself. A few neighbors promptly recommended Trefler's in Newton. I took photos of the damage and stopped in at Trefler's. The person I met said the repair would be around $400 and would take about 10 weeks, which was far more than I expected for such a seemingly small repair. Consequently, to my delight I discovered Burma Design, Antique Furniture Restoration and Conservation at 65 Sprague St. East in Hyde Park. I called Matt Burstein, forwarded a few photos of the damages and had quick, thorough and professional email and phone correspondence with Matt. My wife and I moved the mirror to Matt's bright, spacious workshop and to our delight Matt was able to beautifully repair our mirror in less than a week for a fraction of what Trefler's suggested it would cost. We were so impressed and pleased with Matt's stellar work and our enjoyable and informative interactions with him, that I offered to write this unsolicited testimonial. In our talks, we discovered that with a background rooted in furniture design, custom cabinetry and furniture making, Matt Burstein has over 35 years of experience in museum quality antique furniture repair, conservation and restoration, period finishes and techniques, as well as antique furniture authentication. Passionate about detail and craftsmanship, Matt's diverse range of services include: * structural stabilization and joinery repair, * carving, fabrication & replacement of missing parts & carved elements, * color and finish matching * inlay, marquetry and veneer repair and replacement * finish refurbishing and conservative cleaning * French polishing and brass polishing * custom period finishes Matt at Burma Design, LLC, can be reached at 617.276.3776​ and MB@burmadesign.com https://www.burmadesign.com/

Matt is a true professional and I highly recommend him to anyone thinking about having a piece…read morerestored. I had a family heirloom that was essentially a museum piece mailed up to him from Florida. He was honest in his pricing and assessment and made sure that he explained everything he planned to do in depth so that I understood the process. He also was honest about timing which I greatly appreciated. Perhaps one of the best things besides the fact that the piece now looks immaculate is that he helped me with shipping and delivery of the secretaire to my house. I was pulling my hair out stressing about how I would get that part done, but lo and behold Matt has the perfect guys for the job. Every step of this process was easy and stress free. I wouldn't look anywhere else.

I lucked out in finding Arman who repaired my cream colored leather sofa which was worn out in the…read morearm, scratches from the cat on the back and the 3 pillows were FLAT. The 3 pillows were refilled and now I can comfortably sit on them. I was going to throw out the couch because it was 22 years old but it looks brand new again. He is a perfectionist in his work. Unbelievable! He also repaired a triple dresser that had a crack all the way down from the top to the bottom. Great job. He even put brackets in to make sure it won't come apart again. He came when he said he would and always responded to my text messages when I had a question. He cares about his work and it shows.

I'm beyond pleased with Arman's work! We had an antique wooden trunk with legs and trim that had…read morecome lose, and a leather couch with a tear in a seam. When I reached out he was very responsive, scheduled the work quickly, charged a very reasonable price, and did an absolutely beautiful job with the repairs. I will definitely hire him again!

I bought a bedroom set last summer from a furniture gallery's scratch and dent section. The problem…read morewas that the drawers' trackers were installed poorly and incorrectly. But, the deal was great, and everything else was in nice shape. I tried to fix the drawers, with no expertise on my part, but the fix only lasted a few months. So, I sought professionals to do the fix right. Furniture Techs was the best pre-appointment service, and when I got their quote at our appraisal appointment, I immediately hired them. Their prices are far below the inflated prices of some competitors in an admittedly specialized service market, and the previous reviews here on Yelp made me confident that I would get service. The confidence bore fruit. I got excellent service. He showed up on time. He was eminently professional, and he did his work quicker than I expected. And my dresser drawers slide better than new! That he guarantees his work for 1 year is like a second layer of icing on a cupcake: a wonderful surprise that makes it all the better. Now, while I do not hope I often have need of furniture repair, I know now to whom I'm going when I indeed need such work again.

I recently needed some scrapes on the footboard of my bed repaired. I emailed for a quote and got a…read morefast response. Rick did the repairs at my place, so I didn't have to pay for transportation, and the repair itself was incredibly affordable. When he arrived, he explained exactly how he planned to repair the bed and how long to let it sit afterward; did the repair work quickly; and was super friendly and helpful. The repairs look great. Absolutely 100% recommended, and I'll go to Furniture Techs again if I need any other repairs or refinishing.

Who knew that furniture disassembly and reassembly was a thing? I certainly didn't until I treated…read moremyself to an extra cozy Boston Interiors sectional and the sofa portion wouldn't fit up my front or back staircase. Whoops! I had already been waiting two months for delivery, so to say I was disappointed is an understatement. Then the panic kicked in. Since it was a custom sectional, I would get majorly dinged if I returned it. But what other options were there? That's where Melo and Sons came in. The delivery guy put me on the phone with his manager to talk it over. Yes, returning the sectional was an option, as was taking out my dining room window to bring the sofa portion in that way (hell no!) Or... I could have some pros disassemble it at their warehouse then reassemble it in my living room. Of my three options, the third was the winner by a longshot. As I was the first delivery of the day, I patiently waited until Melo and Sons opened then gave them a ring. Joanne immediately answered and put my nerves at ease. It was obvious I wasn't the first numpty to purchase a too big piece of furniture that needed saving by them. After providing her all the requested information, I had a delivery date for about three weeks out. By the time my Boston Interiors salesperson called to discuss the failed delivery, everything was already tucked and tied with Melo and Sons. When the big day finally arrived, Mike and George showed up right on time and quickly got to work. They laid down moving blankets to protect the floor then brought up the disassembled sofa in several carefully wrapped pieces. Aside from being the consummate professionals, they were funny to boot. It took them less than two hours to reassemble the sofa and at long last reunite it with its other half. That evening, after three long months, I finally got to relax on and enjoy my sectional in its full glory. All thanks to Melo and Sons and their niche specialty.

This review is long over due! Melo & Sons saved the day by helping us move a large couch into our…read moresmall third floor apartment in October 2024. The team was able to take it apart in Ipswich, bring the pieces to my new apartment in Beverly, and rebuild it in my living room. The two gentlemen who helped us were kind, professional, and a blast to hang out with while they worked. They saved me from spending thousands on a new couch. HIGHLY recommend Melo & Sons.

Very Happy with RWB. When some appliance delivery/installers from the Big Box retailer in the area…read moredamaged my grandmother's hutch I was distraught with the damage inflicted. I called Restorers without Borders and they explained to me the process. They will come to the house, do the estimate and take the piece. There's a charge for this of course and I understood this. This charge is applied towards any work you do, and I knew I was going to get this piece repaired so I accepted this. They came to the house and described exactly what they could do and offered me several options on fixing the other flaws in the piece. While I was arguing with the delivery company on coverage, RWB held my piece for several weeks in their shop. I gave them the go ahead to do the work after a few weeks, and I have to say, good things come to those who wait. They delivered my piece yesterday and I have to say, it looks better than ever, and they even fixed a bunch of other issues with the table free of charge! They exceeded my expectations. They did a fantastic job, I honestly cannot even believe how they matched the finish and wood inlays of a piece of furniture that is 80+ years old. They aren't the cheapest, but for things that carry enormous sentimental value, who cares. If you have furniture you really care about, these are the guys you should use. They have been very honest and up front from the beginning. The guys that actually do the work come out to look at your furniture and they are the ones delivering it. So they really care on how careful they are with the delivery and handling of your furniture. I'm sure they aren't the cheapest, and they are probably aren't the fastest. But if being done right and quality are the most important to you, then these are the guys to use. Period end. Thank you again RWB, my grandmother would be thrilled. Now I need to yell at the kids to keep their hands off that nice table I just had fixed!

Sent an email with pictures of furniture in need of repair. Never heard back. It's almost they're…read moretoo busy for your business.

I gave Anthony's my gram's ancient, dirty, dinged, and stained cedar chest. It came back as new!…read moreThey fixed the dings, took off the decades of grime, the stains (including a blob of India ink I spilled in high school),.and the water rings, and they polished the tarnished copper to a gleaming red/gold. They are super-pleasant to deal with, reasonably priced, and they do excellent, wonderful work. Gram would be proud!

From the owner: Anthony's Furniture Repair & Restoration - Since 1978. A Three Generation Family Business…read more Providing the Finest In Wood Finishes, All Types Of Repairs, Antique & Quality Furniture Sales. We specialize in Antique Restoration. We accept American Expre

Ed installed French doors in between our dining room and living room…read more He was professional, punctual, detail-oriented, polite, considerate, and cleans after working in the area. He is everything you would want in a handyman. And how hard it is to find someone like that now a days... I have hired many contractors and he is certainly one of the best I have ever came across. First time I have ever witnessed a handyman (or anyone for that matter) whipping out an UV light thingamajig to observe the details of his painting job. I don't even know what that tool is called. It looked like a mini lightsaber. I can safely refer him to my Japanese friends in Greater Boston area, which really says something.

We are a repeat customer of Ed's, and would recommend him without reservation. For our latest…read moreproject, we needed to increase the functionality of a small nook in our Cambridge condo, which was serving as a book shelving-cat feeding-cat litterbox-storage area. Ed worked with us to design and build beautiful built in bookshelves and cabinets that perfectly fit the space (with all of its uneven surfaces!), and even included a custom litter box space for our discerning felines. He also adjusted the electrical outline to accommodate the new built-ins, and, with a newborn in the house, we appreciated that he did as much work as possible ahead of time! We would trust him, and his design recommendations, for any future project. We keep staring at the bookshelves, saying to each other how great they look!

I had two chairs that were in desperate need of repair. Jason (owner of the shop) came to our…read morehouse, looked over the chairs, and gave an estimate in the spot. The chairs were expertly repaired and returned right on time as promised. So happy to have the chairs back in such fine condition. Oh, and the cost was extremely reasonable. A pleasure to deal with them.

Jason was very informative and described many options for us to consider in refinishing our main…read moredining room table. The end result was an improved table with work done to an exacting standard. He even removed the dent marks I made when I was 3 years old! If you have valuable furniture that you need repaired or refurbished I highly recommend you consider Specialty Furniture.