Antique Furniture Restoration

Antique furniture restoration preserves and restores valuable antiques using period-appropriate techniques and materials.

With antique furniture market strong and proper restoration critical for value, restoration generates revenue of $110,000-$390,000 with 70-85% margins.

The business requires skilled workshop, traditional tools and techniques, finishing materials, historical knowledge, and insurance.

Services include antique furniture conservation, veneer and inlay repair, French polishing, period-appropriate hardware, structural repair, and appraisal assistance.

Pricing typically $500-$3,000+ per piece.

Success factors include historical furniture knowledge and period techniques, understanding conservation vs restoration, working with collectors and dealers, maintaining antique value through proper restoration, and reputation for quality work.

Most focus on specific periods or styles.

Marketing focuses on antique dealers, collectors, estate sales, and furniture shows.

With antique furniture valuable and requiring expert restoration in 2025, antique restoration offers heritage opportunities requiring advanced expertise.