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Give Your Antique Furniture A New Life

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After years of enjoyment, the old overstuffed chairs, ottoman, and sofa start to feel worn or outdated, and it’s tempting to want to replace them all with brand new furniture.  Old furniture becomes riddled with dents, dings, watermarks, and tears.  New fabric designs in trendy patterns and colors can also tempt us to invest in all new furniture.

Before you head out and buy all new furniture, here are some things to consider:

  • Older furniture is finer in quality than what is manufactured today.  In the past, artisans and apprentices would create masterpieces of hard woods and fine fabrics, able to be passed down for many generations.  Today, furniture is often mass-produced, and manufacturers have to cut corners in order to compete in the industry.  Cotton and other natural fibers were used for filler and padding in the past, but now synthetic fibers are used.  Hardwood was used in furniture construction, but once now plywood and even particleboard are used.  By choosing to refinish your furniture, not only are you giving it another life, but you are also holding on to better quality furniture!
  • Something that goes hand in hand with quality is cost.  When you invest in refinishing an antique, you are making a sound investment.  Refinishing your antique furniture, even at a cost, will still be a better investment than purchasing new furniture of lesser quality.  Buying new furniture is costly, especially when you can get even better results and save money by visiting a great upholstery and refinishing shop.
  • Refinishing and reupholstering antique furniture is the “green” choice.  In this way, it can save you money and alos reduce your carbon footprint.  Reusing and repurposing existing goods requires less energy and creates less pollution than manufacturing new goods.
  • If the furniture’s frame and “bones” are in good condition, you can create a new look simply by choosing a shade of stain or a fabric pattern.  If the frame of the furniture needs work, you’ll still be able to give your antique a new life.  You just want to be sure your re-upholsterer is also skilled at restoration.  Your upholsterer will be able to provide the expert advice and craftsmanship to make sure the finished furniture looks great and is even more comfortable than before.

 
The best antique furniture restoration companies can recover the history, beauty, and uniqueness of your favorite pieces of furniture, no matter how old and worn they are.  Find the best professional furniture restoration service in your area and let them restore the beauty of your beloved antique.  If you live in Northeast Florida, the choice is easy: Jax Furniture Refinishing and Upholstering is the best antique furniture restoration service to trust with your treasured armoire, sofa, or dining room table and chairs.  Our master craftsmen are the best in the field, highly trained, with years of experience, and award-winning skill and artistry.  Our clients in downtown Jacksonville, historic Riverside Avondale, and along the coast from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine trust us with their cherished heirloom furniture and contemporary furniture alike.  Call on us for your upholstery and refinishing needs!

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