4 of the Best Furniture Restoration Services in Winnipeg
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4 of the Best Furniture Restoration Services in Winnipeg

Restoring furniture was only introduced in the 19th and 20th centuries, when people recognised the importance of conserving the historical and cultural value of furniture pieces.

Today, you can have your furniture pieces restored to their original look and reinforce them. Just for you, we scoured Winnipeg and reviewed the best furniture restoration services available.

How much does it cost to have furniture restored?

The cost of restoring furniture may range from $140 to $8,200. Depending on their skills, professional restorers may also charge an additional fee of around $55 to $140 an hour.

To get a better idea of how much you’ll pay for furniture restoration services, take a look at these tables below:

1. Average cost of restoring different furniture materials

MATERIALCOST OF LABOUR PER HOURCOST OF RESTORING/REFINISHING (WITH LABOUR ADDED)
Wood

$55 – $90

$140 – $8,200
Wicker

$69 – $110

$172 – $2,700
Metal

$103 – $140

$274 – $4,100
Upholstery

$69 – $140

$69 – $5,500

2. Average price of restoring different furniture pieces

FURNITURE ITEMCOST OF RESTORATION
Table

$206 – $830

Dining chair

$140 – $550

Dining set

$1,400 – $4,200

Bar stool

$140 – $343

Rocking chair

$274 – $700

China cabinet/armoire

$700 – $4,805

Coffee table

$206 – $1,100

Dresser

$411 – $2,800

Bed

$481 – $2,800

Pool table

$411 – $823

Kitchen cabinets

$2,500 – $5,630

TV stand

$343 – $1,100

End tables

$275 – $961

Bookcase

$412 – $1,650

Chest of drawers

$412 – $1,800

Hutch

$690 – $2,883

Desk

$481 – $6,900

  

How did we choose the best furniture restoration services in Winnipeg?

We’ve chosen the following furniture restoration services in Winnipeg based on these criteria:

Services – Does the company offer various restoration methods for different furniture types? How is the workmanship?
Availability – Is it convenient to contact the restoration company? Are the staff responsive, punctual, and prompt?
Price – Are their restoration services worth paying for?
Client satisfaction – Did their clients find their service commendable? Do their clients believe that they’re worth hiring again in the future?

1. Autumnwood Antique Refinishing

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SERVICES

Hand stripping

Hand sanding

Custom furniture design/build

Custom woodwork

Minor upholstery repairs

Sprayed lacquer finishes

Teak furniture

Mid-century wood restoration

WEBSITEhttps://www.autumnwoodrefinishing.com/
ADDRESS424A Kensington St., Winnipeg, MB R3J 1J7, Canada
CONTACT DETAILSPhone: +1 (204) 783-6070

OPERATING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

CRITERIARATING
SERVICES★★★★★ 5/5
> Scope★★★★★ 5/5
> Workmanship★★★★★ 5/5
AVAILABILITY★★★★☆ 4.25/5
> Punctual★★★★★ 5/5
> Responsive★★★☆☆ 3.5/5
PRICE★★★★★ 5/5
CLIENT SATISFACTION★★★★★ 5/5

Autumnwood Antique Refinishing has been around since 1982 and takes pride in its expertise in working on old and new wooden furniture pieces.

In terms of restoration, we’ve found that the company has worked on several small and big pieces. These include harps, billiard tables, edge tables, armor, sleighs, and grandfather clocks.

We have to give it to this company for restoring and refinishing furniture and decor items for entire rooms such as bedrooms and dining rooms.

For us, this service is a plus as other restorers only accommodate a few pieces per client. 

A strong point we found is that the company accommodates custom wood designs and builds. We think this service is ideal for recreating pieces that are beyond repair.

We also think that the custom-building services are perfect for adding details to newer furniture pieces give them that charming, “dated” look.

It’s also nice to know that the company does refinishing services. Clients can have their new custom wood part refinished to look like the original piece’s finish.

That said, Autumnwood’s speciality is in antique furniture items. From what we’ve heard, the company has successfully restored furniture that were old, beaten-up, and seemingly beyond repair – even those with fire damage.

Do note, however, that while we’re pleased that it does minor upholstery repairs, they only repair and restore wooden furniture.

We were also bummed to find that the company is hard to contact when it is fully-booked for the season. 

Apparently, the staff only responds to clients when they’ve already cleared out slots, and not as soon as they can reply.

It wouldn’t hurt for staff to at least acknowledge queries and bookings so clients know that their messages are being read and received.

Pros

  • Works on antique and new furniture
  • Also does refinishing services
  • Makes custom wood pieces

Cons

  • Repairs and restores only wooden furniture
  • Can be hard to contact when fully-booked

Customer Reviews

Quality work that is timeless and beautiful

“It’s nearly impossible to find people who still apply classic woodworking techniques, but Autumnwood is keeping those traditions alive. Their work has a beautiful and timeless quality, which we enjoy at home every day – our furniture gets compliments every time we have guests.” – H. B.

Great refinishing and restoration work

“I received an oak roll top desk as part of my father’s estate. It was in rough shape with scratches and loose joints all over. I called Neal at Autumnwood Refinishing based on a recommendation from a friend. Wow—am I glad I did. Neal was able to take the desk to a beauty that I could only dream of. He kept me informed every step and was great to talk with. When he returned it to me, I could see significant pride in how he was able to restore this piece. He took care of it like it was his own. I cannot recommend Neal highly enough. 5 stars seems inadequate.” – Greg Scheelar

2. Furniture Medic of Winnipeg

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SERVICES

Cabinet, molding, and door refacing

Wood refinishing

Colour matching

Polishing

Antique restoration

Upholstery repair

Leather repair

Spring replacement

Mechanism adjustment

WEBSITEhttps://furnituremedic-winnipeg.ca/
ADDRESS435 Elmhurst Rd., Winnipeg MB R3R 0T8, Canada
CONTACT DETAILSPhone: +1 (204) 963-7297

EMAIL: [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

CRITERIARATING
SERVICES★★★★☆ 4.25/5
> Scope★★★★★ 5/5
> Workmanship★★★☆☆ 3.5/5
AVAILABILITY★★★☆☆ 3.5/5
> Punctual★★★☆☆ 3/5
> Responsive★★★★☆ 4/5
PRICE★★★☆☆ 3.5/5
CLIENT SATISFACTION★★★★☆ 4/5

Furniture Medic of Winnipeg services all sorts of furniture made of different materials, such as wood, leather, metal, and upholstery.

We looked into some of its previous works and found that it has repaired, restored, and refinished furniture pieces for homeowners and commercial establishments.

On its portfolio, some of the commercial furniture it has restored and refinished include restaurant dining sets, bar tables and stools, and upholstery for different automobiles.

It was also pleasing to know that the company works on both small and large furniture items, as other furniture restoration centres in Winnipeg usually only work on bigger pieces.

What sets Furniture Medic apart from other companies is that it does mechanical adjustments.

For us, this makes it the ideal “hospital” to bring in reclining chairs, adjustable beds, and adjustable tables for fixes.

We’re also giving plus points to this restorer for doing spring adjustments. We think this service is suitable for those who want to have their beds adjusted for optimal comfort and sleep quality.

That said, we’re just a tad disappointed that some of the staff aren’t that prompt in giving updates. 

Clients mentioned that they followed up for a month or two just to get responses about the state of their furniture.

Another area we want some of the staff to fine-tune is its workmanship. We were told that some clients had to return their furniture for restoration redos as they weren’t satisfied with the finished product.

We were reassured to know that the staff were willing to take the furniture back and redo any errors and unsatisfactory work they’ve done previously.

Pros

  • Works on different furniture materials
  • Does mechanical adjustments
  • Works on commercial furniture repairs and restorations

Cons

  • Could improve on providing updates
  • Some of the staff need to fine-tune skills

Customer Reviews

Excellent services from initial contact to actual repairs

“I would have to say that Igor, who was the initial contact to have our leather couch repaired (discoloration on the leather cushions, a rip between one of the cushions where stitching let loose and to have some added stuffing placed in the seat cushions) was fantastic. His quote was accurate and his repair team, Mike and Pavlo, were amazing. They repaired all the issues we had with the couch and it looks like new. They saved us a lot of money by us not having to replace the sofa set. I would highly recommend Furniture Medic if your furniture needs some repairs. I’d like to thank all 3 of them for helping us out.  No one would ever know that repairs were done to our couch!!!” – Gert T.

Thankful for the restorers taking accountability

“Igor and Mike took on the repair of my cracked/broken teak coffee table. The first try was not great but when they took it back the result was excellent. Thanks gentlemen for your service. I appreciate it very much!” – Trevor Porritt

3. RestArt Upholstery

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SERVICES

Commercial reupholstery

Furniture repair

Furniture recovery

Wall upholstery

WEBSITEhttps://www.restartupholstery.com/
ADDRESSKenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3H 1Z3, Canada
CONTACT DETAILSPhone: +1 (204) 430-8504

EMAIL: [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

CRITERIARATING
SERVICES★★★★☆ 4/5
> Scope★★★☆☆ 3/5
> Workmanship★★★★★ 5/5
AVAILABILITY★★★★★ 5/5
> Punctual★★★★★ 5/5
> Responsive★★★★★ 5/5
PRICE★★★★★ 5/5
CLIENT SATISFACTION★★★★★ 5/5

RestArt Upholstery anchors on its 10-year expertise and experience in providing quality upholstery services to various industries, particularly restaurants.

We explored its portfolio and found that this company has done upholstery work and commercial furniture repairs for Pizza Hut, Sorrento’s, Burger King, and even Michael Kors.

While this company’s main projects are for commercial furniture pieces, we’re pleased to know that it extends its services to homeowners..

It goes without saying that RestArt Upholstery also repairs and restores furniture, although these services are currently limited to furniture pieces with upholstery. 

In terms of its repair and reupholstery, we’re pleased to know that the company works with different upholstery materials, such as vinyl, leather, and fabric.

We also appreciate the upholsterers for offering colour matching, which we like as it lets clients select materials that are closest to their furniture’s original fabric or finish.

Plus points as well for providing different frame materials and doing bonding methods – gluing, screwing, sewing, or stapling – that suit different furniture pieces.

Another highlight of this company is that it offers overnight repairs and reupholstery work, which we think is convenient for those in need of quick fixes for their beloved furniture.

It’s just a tad unfortunate that the overnight services are currently limited to commercial furniture.

That said, we’re still happy with RestArt Upholstery overall for its prompt and excellent services even if residential furniture takes days to weeks to complete restoration.

We’re pleased to hear that clients got their furniture back on time – even earlier than scheduled – and looking brand new!

Pros

  • Uses different reupholstery methods and materials
  • Can also do residential upholstery
  • Does overnight repair services

Cons

  • Might not have a lot of room for residential work as they specialise in commercial projects
  • Overnight services are currently limited to commercial furniture

Customer Reviews

Toni was very helpful in choosing the fabric and provided useful, practical advice

“I recently had 6 dining room chairs reupholstered. From the beginning, the experience was positive. Toni was very helpful in choosing the fabric and provided useful, practical advice. The chairs were picked up as planned, and returned to our home. The upholstery looks wonderful and complements our space beautifully. I would highly recommend RestArt Upholstery if you are looking for a professional experience at a reasonable cost.” – Madeline McKenzie

Happy with my reupholstered bar stools!

Excellent service and reasonable price. We had three barstools reupholstered and are very happy with the results. They even picked up and returned the stools to us at no extra cost. Communication was prompt, everything was as promised, and the job was done in one week. We would definitely go with RestArt Upholstery again and recommend! – Kevin Rosen

4. Delaquis Antiques

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SERVICES

Varnish and lacquer refinishing

Relaminating

Regluing joints

Replacing veneer

Cabinet reinforcing

Custom woodwork

WEBSITEhttps://www.delaquis-antiques.com/
ADDRESS2108 Provincial Trunk Hwy. 59, Ile des Chênes, MB R0A 0T0, Canada
CONTACT DETAILSPhone: +1 (204) 388-4850

EMAIL: [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

CRITERIARATING
SERVICES★★★★★ 5/5
> Scope★★★★★ 5/5
> Workmanship★★★★★ 5/5
AVAILABILITY★★★★☆ 4.5/5
> Punctual★★★★☆ 4/5
> Responsive★★★★★ 5/5
PRICE★★★★★ 5/5
CLIENT SATISFACTION★★★★★ 5/5

The pride of Delaquis Antiques is Patrick Delaquis, a master refinisher that has been repairing dull and beat-up antique furniture for more than 10 years now.

He trained under John Martin, another well-known antique refinisher in Winnipeg. From what we’re told, his clients love his superb work in reinforcing antiques and restoring their timeless beauty.

In terms of services, the company offers repairs and restorations foremostly wooden antique furniture items.

With Delaquis’ knowledge and skill in handling heirloom furniture pieces, we’re pleased to know every antique furniture piece he works on will be in good hands!

From what we’re told, Delaquis is adept in bonding broken joints, filling in gaps, and sanding surfaces with the utmost care.

Another thing we love about this company is they also do custom woodwork.These include providing additional shelves, making extra table leaves, extending table sliders, and changing parts.

A slight downside to Delaquis Antiques is that it is located at the outskirts of Winnipeg, which might be too far for some clients.

Fortunately, it offers delivery services for clients to get their repaired and refinished antiques safely and conveniently.

Clients may also use the same delivery services to have antique furniture and decor items from Delaquis’ furniture shop transported to their homes.

Yes, the furniture restorer has a shop featuring a wide selection of antique furniture items ranging from clocks to dressers, tables, rocking chairs, and TV stands.

That said, visiting the physical site requires appointments made via phone call as the furniture place currently doesn’t accept walk-ins.

Pros

  • Specialises in antique furniture pieces
  • Does custom furniture work
  • Offers a delivery option
  • Has a furniture shop

Cons

  • Not the best office location – near Winnipeg’s outskirts
  • Visits require appointments

Customer Reviews


Refinished work that looks timeless and beautiful

“Patrick has beautiful pieces and i can always find what i am looking for. If it is table tops right down to antique bottles. Patrick also happensto refinish any piece that i wouls like restored. Once I received my piece back it looked as good as when my grandparents bought it 60 years age.” – Theo D.

The best place to go for antique restorations

“The amount of beautiful, classic oak pieces was incredible.  It’s well worth the trip.  You won’t be disappointed. Although he wasnt fully open for viewing, I suggest that if you are looking for chairs, tables, buffets, occasional tables, old photos, Knick knacks, crocks, mirrors, bedroom furniture.  I was in antique heaven. Really anything antique go visit this young man. He also refinishes client owned pieces.” – C. H.

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And that’s a wrap on our review of the best furniture restoration services in Winnipeg!

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