We inherited a Victorian armchair and loveseat that were falling apart at the seams. The wood was in terrible shape, and had an unattractive dark finish. Donna was extremely kind and helpful throughout the process. She gave practical advice, and spent a long time looking through upholstery samples with us. We decided to completely strip the wood to reveal the natural wood grain, re-glued, and reupholstered both pieces. All the work was done in approx two weeks, and all correspondence was answered promptly. We are over the moon with the results. The colors are stunning, and great care was taken to line up the complex pattern of the upholstery with the tufting. Excellent service and excellent results. We will be back with future products. Highly recommend. read more

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My husband's grandparents passed away some time ago, and we were given their old cedar chest. After cross-country travel, many decades of use, and some botched attempts to spruce it up, it was in terrible shape. Today, the refinished/repaired chest came back to us and it looks like it's brand new! I could not be happier with the results. Quick turnaround, too, and convenient pick up/drop off service! Thank you so much to the team! read more

We are so happy we found Time Treasures! Donna was very communicative, the pricing is so reasonable, and the craftsmanship is top notch. Her team replaced the cushions/ reupholstered the dining chairs from my grandmother; so thrilled we can enjoy them in the family for generations to come. read more

I Purchased, a few items from Time Treasures 25+ years ago and still love them. I recently scheduled in-home furniture repair for my bedframe that was nibbled on significantly by a new puppy.. I am so happy with the results and you can not tell there was any damage whatsoever. I wish I would've reached out for this repair earlier. Highly recommend this business!!! read more

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I was gifted a true mid-century modern dining table and four chairs from my grandmother and grandfather back in 2014. This was the set they purchased when they got married in 1953 from the Merchandise Mart here in Chicago. Beautiful set, and 70 years old now. Needless, to say, these are a true family heirloom so when it came time to do some repairs and restoration work on the chairs, I was extremely careful to find an expert who would carefully restore these and get them ready for decades of future use. I did not take this task lightly. I couldn't be more thrilled with the work Donna and her team did on my chairs. They look better than I can even remember them as a kid, and all the structural issues from 70 years of wear and tear have been resolved. They're truly ready for many more decades of daily use to come. The team even took the time and care to treat the wood and get them looking their best. I can't say enough good things about the level of service and kindness here. If you have a cherished piece of furniture, this is the place to place your trust. I already have a few more pieces I'll be bringing in soon! read more

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Donna and her team restored both the bentwood arms and the very old upholstery on my Thonet/Aalto armchair. I am thrilled with the skill, care, and attention poured into stripping and refinishing the wood and restuffing and upholstering the seat. I could not have imagined a more beautiful outcome, and the whole experience was delightful. Donna is lovely, highly skilled, and dedicated to her customers. She spent a lot of time thinking through what I wanted the new version of the chair to look like and the whole team was exceptionally kind and helpful. I would not go anywhere else for furniture restoration! I am so grateful and excited to have this chair back in my home! read more

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Please go here for ANY restoration you want! Donna is top notch and has some incredible ideas as well! We brought in an entire dining room set: dining table, leaves,6 chairs, a hutch and base, as well as a sideboard. The hutch and base had water stains as you will see in the photos. The table had a kind of film from old varnish, and the sideboard had some scuffs. I don't have pictures of the chairs just yet, but the rest of my pieces are finished and so I'm posting them immediately so everyone can see what a WONDERFUL job Donna and her crew do! We also picked up a coffee table that my husband loved the legs but I didn't like the top. Since it was laminate, there's really nothing Donna could do, but she suggested restoring the base and placing a marble slab on top. Well, what a lovely improvement! I forgot to take "before" photos of that, but our coffee table is beautiful! I can't recommend Donna enough!!! read more

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They did a great job. We ordered 4 Italian 1950s chairs from Chairish, a vintage furniture reseller. After a month, the chairs started collapsing. Time Treasures was able to reinforce the chairs without disrupting the upholstery. They kept me updated along the way. The chairs are now sturdy and look great! read more

A hidden gem! An owner and business that is small but has big values. Donna, the Owner is very personable and professional. She'll give you a fair assessment and will make solicited recommendations based on industry and sound judgment. The work is completed timely (I expected at least 4 wks to refinish (3) wood/rattan chairs that have much detail); the work was completed within 3 wks. With today's inflation rates, her price is fair. Lastly, her eye for detail is bar-none! She takes pride in her work (see the online products) and produces a beautiful specimen. Thank you Donna! read more

As a kid I would often snoop in my grandpa's bedroom which often included opening his dresser drawers to see what he had stored in there. I have this distinct tactile memory of what the drawer pulls felt like as I peered in each drawer to look at his socks, shirts, and keepsakes. When he died a year and a half ago I brought this dresser to live in my home. The original color was not my personal style but I wanted to keep the look and feel of my grandpa's room. So I worked with Donna at Time Treasures Restoration and Antiques to give it an updated look. I could not be happier and love it's place in our home even more now! They were reasonably priced and knew so much about the time period of this piece. I have some other family pieces I'll be bringing back to them in the coming year. read more

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I sincerely thank Donna for restoring my family trunk from the mid-1850s. Donna is not talented at restoration, she is an artist. If I could give Donna 10 stars I would! Look no further for a furniture restoration because you will never find anyone more capable than Donna and her staff. read more

This is an great shop of craftsman. They have done amazing repair work on two different pieces of Scandinavian furniture. The repair work was flawless and the pieces was restores to pristine new condtion. Also their customer service was exceptional from following up on calls to pick date. read more

My dining room table was damaged after a contractor placed a can of solvent on the top. The contractor sent someone to my home to "repair" the damage and they made it even worse. I contacted Time Treasures based upon the good reviews and I was not disappointed. My table is absolutely beautiful now and I am thrilled with the results. They matched the finish to the chairs perfectly and went above and beyond by touching up some minor imperfections on the legs. I highly recommend them and would give them 10 stars if I could. Do not hesitate to call them. read more

This place is the best, I have some mcm chairs that were destroyed by my cats. For years we've been wanting to get these chairs reupholstered but, every place we contacted wanted to break my bank. So off to the basement the chairs went until we found this place. Donna is simply the best and an artist at what she does. Her prices are the best around and very reasonable. Thank you time treasures for fixing our chairs at a great price. read more

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We have an older dinning room set and it got damaged. We found Time Treasures on Yelp and reached out via messenger for a quote. Donna offered me a quote in a short amount of time with photos. The quality of the repair is amazing, reasonable prices and fast. I mentioned that we would like to reupholster the chairs but didn't want to invest because the kids would just ruin it. Donna offers a great solution that is kid friendly and we couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you. read more

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Thank you so much for excellent work on my kitchen chairs! Meticulous work, professional service. Highly recommended! read more

Time Treasures did a wonderful job on two vintage chairs. They exceeded my expectations with their craftsmanship and efficiency. Would definitely go back with other items. read more

Time Treasures - T T did a wonderful job in restoring these vintage chairs to go with the chess table my grandfather built. More beautiful than I expected! - Furniture Reupholstery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As a designer I have a detailed eye. Donna is also a designer so it was easy to get my expectations across. She and Diego did a great job with the wing chairs I rescued from Goodwill. Look at how the fabric lays on the larger chair. Perfection! When I find my next project I am coming back here for sure read more

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We have been using Donna and her staff to restore our antique dining room set, and have been thrilled with the results so far. When we initially contacted her, she came out to our house to see the pieces, and then gave us a detailed estimate that was very reasonable. She and her staff are true artists-- they take the time to carefully repair and restore by hand to bring pieces back to life. Would definitely recommend this shop to anyone who is looking to restore antique furniture pieces. Great sales room too-- lots of beautiful pieces for sale. read more

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It took some trust to hand over my grandmother's beloved mid-century modern furniture for restoration - but on the recommendation of a friend I left them with Time Treasures. I'm very glad I did. The work is excellent. These pieces are about 60 years old, but now look new; the character of the wood shines through. Upholstery work is terrific - precise and true to the original form of the furniture. They even made me an extra cushion for my ottoman. Their prices were very reasonable. I'll be bringing them more furniture to restore. The highest compliment I can give them is that I think if my grandmother, who knew her furniture, saw the furniture now in my living room, she'd be very happy with the result. read more

Donna restored my Thonet Bentwood rocking chair. Very pleased with the results. I will be giving Donna all my restoration projects in the future. read more

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Incredible work! Donna and Diego did a wonderful job and I am so impressed. I will have a lot more work for them when I find a job!

Donna and Team are AWESOME!!! This is the place to have restore all of your treasured antiques and more. They refurbished several pieces for me and my sisters that belonged to my mother and grandmother. Words can't express the wonderful work that they are capable of. I called many places and Time Treasures had the best quotes and the best response time. Donna, her husband and her assistant Mr Diego are quite a Team!! They coordinate well together..... If you want to entrust your family treasures with a reputable shop for reupholstering, Time Treasures is top of the line. They are quick, responsive and passionate about the masterpieces that they create. Donna has loads of fabrics to choose from and a beautiful shop to comfortably browse and watch her and her team in action. Time Treasures is the BEST when it comes to price, quality And most of all skilled Craftsmen. Thank you Donna and team at Time Treasures Antiques. You have my permission to upload my pieces. read more

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We came here based on the previous reviews, and weren't disappointed. Our 70 year old cedar chest and Grandmother's sewing machine were transformed. We cannot thank you enough. read more

Highly recommend! My dining room chairs needed to be updated with new fabric and the buffet needed to be painted to break up a "matchy" set. Donna helped with every detail and was very accommodating. The price was reasonable. I could not be happier with the results! I would definitely go back for any furniture refinishing needs. read more

Can I give 10 stars?! I cannot begin to sing Donna's and her team's praises. I bought an antique campaign dresser set and as beautiful as it was, it needed some love. I chose Time Treasures based on their reviews, and as an avid Elle Decor reader, was impressed by their work featured in the magazine. Even so, I was a bit worried about sending my pieces. One dresser needed a lot more work than the others, and I worried they wouldn't match. After everything was done, I was AMAZED at their job. They look perfect. And most importantly, they look as though they were brought back to life, not like they completely redid them. Donna clearly has a wealth of knowledge about furniture, antiques, the importance of restoration and the beauty in bringing timeless pieces back to their original glory. You don't get on the cover of Elle Decor for nothing. If you have an antique that needs some love, a family heirloom you worry about, or just something you want made beautiful, this is your place. Pricing was more than reasonable and the process was a breeze. read more

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I'm surprised to be the first reviewer for TTA since I found this place via a Yelp forum. But I'm also pleased to be able to pass along a recommendation because I am totally sold on Time Treasures. Originally, I contacted them about restoring two old cedar chests that had been severely damaged in a flood. One was my mother's hope chest, dating from the 1930s and one my grandmother's from the late 19th century. Anna stopped by to assess the damage and give me an estimate and I thought for what needed to be done, her price was eminently fair. When she picked up the chests I also asked her to fix a carved wooden shelf and a very old papier mache dog that had lost a couple of legs. I told her that whatever she could do to fix the dog was fine; I love him no matter what he looks like. Let me tell you, this woman is a genius! The chests, the shelf and especially the dog all look superb. She even constructed a brand new leg for my dog to replace the one that had been missing when we got him. (The others just needed reattaching and patching.) Her work is not only technically excellent, it's sensitive to the age of the piece. She isn't trying to make things look all shiny and new, just whole and right. She and her staff have an amazing feel for the pieces they do. In addition to restoration and reupholstering they also sell antiques, and their showroom is filled with such wonderful things that the last time I was there I could easily have spent thousands. Even if you don't have work to be done, you really should stop by and see what there is for sale. If you love marvelous and sometimes quirky antiques, this really is the place. read more

We have had a couch that belonged to my grandmother and chairs refinished and reupholstered at Time Treasures and the workmanship was terrific. The owner was incredibly helpful with information and options for upholstering the items. We are thrilled at the outcome. read more

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Donna was a pleasure to work with and really knew her stuff. I brought in chairs that have been sitting in my garage for 50 years and she helped bring them back to life. She was patient with me in regards to a fabric selection. Her work was very well done. I think you get what you pay for, it was worth it to have the chairs finished the right way. read more

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Back in June 2019, took a chair cushion to have foam insert replaced and had a great experience with competitive pricing, fast service and good quality. Would have given a 5 star rating, expect took a similar cushion to have foam insert replaced at the beginning of February and the price skyrocketed to $95. When my husband stated that we had a cushion redone for $45 back in June, Donna said, "You could have taken it somewhere else if you were going to complain." Then she took $5 off the price. I really don't think that the price of foam cushion went up by $50 but I could be wrong. read more

I recently inherited an antique pedal sewing machine that has been in my parent's basement. I know very little about antiques but found this place online and went there after reading the reviews. The two guys that worked there were the best, they got it out of my SUV, carried it into the shop and patiently walked me through the process. I had it restored to its original color. They did a fantastic job, it is just stunningly beautiful. They restored the wood and even spray painted the rusted iron pedal and casing. When it was complete, after I looked at it they wrapped it and put it back in my car. Couldn't have been happier with the finished product and the two guys I dealt with. Thank you!! read more

Donna did an excellent job refinishing a buffet for us. She knew exactly what I had in mind and was able to match the finish on our dining table perfectly. We were also impressed with her team's helpfulness - they carried this very heavy piece from our car into the store in the cold and snow! The cost was lower than other quotes we received, Donna replied quickly to any questions and is just a genuinely nice person. read more

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I had a wingback chair in a terrible state. They redid the chair and built a custom ottoman for me. They even made some matching throw pillows for me. Beautiful work with a very quick turnaround. Would definitely use them again! read more

Can't recommend Donna and her crew enough. Beautiful work, ontime delivery and very fair pricing. If you have furniture in need of refinishing or upholstery work no need to go anywhere else. read more

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I purchased the world's largest leather sectional only to discover at delivery that the back cushions were way, way too high. What I thought would be a sleek, chic sofa looked like a series of overstuffed high-backed recliners--all they needed was cup holders to complete the rec room look. A friend recommended Time Treasures. They came to my home with sample cushions and helped me select the right size. Less than two weeks later, Donna delivered the beautifully modified cushions. All's well! read more

Donna and her staff have exceeded my husbands and I's expectations again. We were after the perfect pedestal table and found one second hand. They matched it perfectly to our new and updated chairs. The table looks brand new and has a whole new life ahead of it. read more

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Time Treasures repaired some antiques for me and they did a terrific and timely job.

Time Treasures is a total treasure! Thrilled with the results and the experience. Highly recommend them and have already passed their info on to half a dozen friends. I had been waiting for years to recover/renew my great-great-grandmother's rocking chair, partly because I knew it would be several hundred dollars to do it right and because I was apprehensive about finding the right restoration company and the right fabric. With memories of sitting in this chair reaching back into my littlest childhood, I was anxious about the whole process. Donna was prompt, efficient and super helpful with getting me a quote, then guiding me through the fabric selection process. She quite rightly steered me away from fabrics that were more about the past generation than me and my home. (I brought printed snapshots of my living room when looking at fabric books in their shop.) Even when my first fabric pick turned out to be discontinued, she overnighted other samples to me and answered all my questions. FYI, my second pick was WAY better anyway! Once the fabric was selected, her team swiftly refinished the arms and legs and reupholstered this family favorite -- including the button tufting and brass nail heads trim -- in a stunning Ikat print. As they helped load the chair into my friend's van (yes, they have pickup/delivery service, but I'm frugal), one of the fellows beamed about how he had cleaned up and got the springs in perfect working order. Pride in their work... as well they should have! I love it!! Tons of compliments, even from far-away family members commenting on my Facebook brag. Now if I can just get the cats to like it less so I can actually sit in it... read more

we took three tables to have refinished and we wanted a serused finish at that. Not a very easy look to achieve. Time treasures called us in after we dropped them off to review some samples they did before going ahead with our tables. Samples looked good so off they went. They accomplished the look quicker than the 2 weeks time they estimated. Communication = great Work time = great Finished work = great We would definitely go back there for other work if needed. The work they did was really nice. read more

Donna and her team refurbished an old piece from my grandparents and I could not be happier. It needed major love and Donna did an amazing job. Reasonable price, time it took, and awesome experience. Thank you, Donna! read more