"I nearly devastated a family treasure--an antique, ebonized gilded lacquer table with intricate hand-painted gold vines. In a split-second DIY nightmare, I grabbed a can of Specialty Lacquer instead of No Blush Retarder. I watched in horror as the finish was ruined. I was truly heartbroken. Then I found A & A Antique Restoration. I wasn't sure if anyone could fix such a specialized, delicate surface, but Fernando is a miracle worker! When I saw the result, I was moved to pure joy. The restoration far exceeded my wildest expectations. Fernando's expertise is world-class, and the entire team is incredibly kind. We've decidedly brought in the matching piece and are planning to bring in three other worn pieces here. If you think your furniture is beyond hope, take it to Fernando!" read more

They were convenient, and had the correct hinge, however the cost was very high, but the hing was an exact replacement

I inherited an antique hope chest that had not been cared for in quite some time. The folks at A&A were so quick, provided free local delivery and did a fabulous job. They matched the stain and fixed a crack in the top while still keeping the antique vibe of the piece. I found the price well worth the work! Highly recommend! Check out the before and after. read more

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I will tell anyone who needs any work on restoring old tired looking furniture, this professional store can't be beat!!! Outstanding value, on time estimates of completion of service, addressing personal desires and excellent quality!!! Very welcoming. Fernando and family work ethics are A+. The results are tearful with joy. Trust me. read more

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A&A does great work! My family and I always go to them with old furniture, and they make it look amazing. read more

A & A Antique Restoration - Two before and after pictures of my antique arm chairs A &A refurbished - Roofing Near Me - Long Beach, California

I picked up an antique bookcase, recently, to fill a spot that needed something unique and it had to be oak and preferably quarter sawn. OK...so I'm picky. I found it in Irwindale and when I picked it up I realized that it was in just OK condition. Sturdy and not falling apart but needed some love. A&A did an amazing job in bringing it back to life. They are masters of their craft. They were on time, reasonable and personable as well. I am happy to recommend them to whomever is willing to listen. read more

I never thought I'd be able to afford to have an heirloom Duncan Phyfe dining room set restored, but a friend recommended A &A so I entrusted them with my precious pieces. Not only did they do a beautiful job but they completed the work in less time than expected, and were so friendly and personable. My set now looks brand new! A couple of the chairs had been broken, but now you really have to look hard to see the fractures. They upholstered all of them with fabric from a retailer they suggested, which was also terrific and affordable. I really couldn't be more pleased and highly recommend A & A! Thank you!! read more

A & A restored our Maple dining room table & did a FANTASTIC job. We only wish we would have found A & A 30 years ago. From start to finish Ana, Fernando, Jose & Luis were very responsive and provided me with accurate and detailed information regarding my project. I must say JOB WELL DONE! Thanks everyone read more

Jose and his team did a great job refinishing our breakfast table which had been scratched. It honestly looked better than new when they were done. They picked up and delivered at the time they promised and did it for a very reasonable price. Happy to recommend these efficient and talented craftsmen. read more

Nice guys. Good work. Furniture refinishing isn't cheap but it's worth the expense for a quality piece of furniture.

Highly skilled and experienced craftsmen. Exceptional results from this company. Have had a long relationship with their work and they never disappoint. Easy to work with and fair pricing. read more

Old world craftsmanship, quality work, quick service, reasonable prices. Thank you. read more

A & A Antique Restoration - Roofing Near Me - Long Beach, California

I researched a couple of restoration companies, reading reviews, and got a few quotes via email with pictures included. I finally selected A&A and dropped off the buffet. They re-quoted once they saw the piece in person. It was nominal and they explained the process. I got the buffet back today and it's beautiful. I am very pleased with the work. I recommend A&A Antique Restoration. read more

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I purchased a barristers case that was pretty beat up. We took it to A&A. I'm so glad we did. Jose and his team did an amazing job. After they got it stripped, they insisted we come to the shop to choose the finish. They wanted to make sure it was perfect. It was. I'm so pleased with the finished product. I'm so glad we found someone local that does a super job. I highly recommend A&A. read more

Our 1930's Hand Stenciled Mahogany door was damaged by a tenant's dog. The first refinisher called wanted to strip the door inwhich we would loose the original tri-colored stenciling completely. Jose at A & A Antique came and was open to trying to save the stenciling right away. He is thoughtful, methodical even and careful - his staff friendly and cooperative. I did need to confirm each conversation due to the difference in language and check in to see how the work was coming. He insisted that we come by to check on the work to make sure we were happy with the final results before he delivered it back to us. The work was exceptional - I never expected to be able to retain the value of such an irreplacable piece. I highly recommend Jose. read more

This place is a hidden jewel. Does amazing work. Took in a piano bench and chair that was over 75 years old and had them not restored to their original look. Great work, excellent price and they get the job done quickly. read more

They have to be drinking on the job... As the manager of a vintage furniture shop on Long Beach's "Retro Row," I've had a number of run-ins with A&A over the years. Let me list a few of the issues we've had with this gaggle of clowns who must dare each other to work blindfolded. -misplaced hardware (numerous times) -stained an entire credenza the wrong color -project completed weeks behind schedule (numerous times) -botched reassembly (just about every time) -different portions of the same piece with different quality/type of finish We consciously avoided taking pieces to A&A for over a year and preferred to perform our restorations in-house to assure quality. However, we recently came into possession of a few designer pieces we lacked the means to properly restore. We sent them to A&A, accompanied with the usual prayers and incantations that they wouldn't botch the job entirely. If there is a God, he took the form of Caesar at that moment and gave us a thumbs-down. What we got back from A&A was a haphazard mess that would make Jackson Pollock blush. I spent hours reassembling a bar cart on which the brasswork had been reinstalled upside down, followed by performing extensive touch-ups to the middle-schooler-in-shop-class quality work. If you presented the incompetents at A&A with an unassembled dresser from Ikea they'd staple the instructions to their own foreheads, install the drawers in the trunk of your car, and get arrested for inside trading: they screw up in directions you didn't even think possible. read more

I brought an old mirror that I found at an antique store to a and a repair. The customer service was amazing, as well as the quality of work. I am extremely happy with the results. Will definitely use their services again! read more

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Jose & his crew at A and A are awesome. In 2006 my Grandmother passed away. I shipped her antique furniture cross country & the shipping company ruined it. I thought I would have to throw it out. But Jose saved it & made it look like new. I couldn't tell it was ever damaged. I'm now am having Jose convert my grandmothers bed from a full size to a queen. I can't wait to see the results!!! read more

A & A Antique Restoration - My Grandmother's armoire, restored by A&A. - Roofing Near Me - Long Beach, California

Yes, this is as good as it gets ! Jose and his crew have been refinishing bed frames, chairs, doors, cabinets for over 15 years. The quality is second to none. The finishes are well matched and very durable. If you have wood that needs a new finish even if it isn't antique try this business. This is a very special skill and A&A has mastered the art of furniture finishing. read more

You cannot beat this place. It doesn't look like much form the outside but the knowledge, experience of the owner and the gentlemen inside is incredible. I have had 4-5 pieces restored and the workmanship - craftsmanship is incredible and reasonably priced. I would not go any place else. I hope Jose lives forever. read more

I recently had A & A Antique Restoration restore and refinish my mother's dining room set, which included a round table, with 7 leaves, 8 chairs, huge buffet, side board and a silverware chest. My mother was so proud of this set and she would be even more proud now.........it's beautiful!!! The set has a lot of very ornate carvings and there were a couple small missing pieces. Jose's crew was able to carve new pieces to match. Amazing!........what an art. I'm so pleased, and highly recommend taking your cherished pieces to A & A Antique Restoration to be restored and refinished. You won't be disappointed. read more

I brought in a couple of pieces that I had inherited from my parents, just vintage, not antiques, and the refinishing was done very nicely. He is much more reasonable than another Long Beach refinishing company, and he also can put you in touch with a terrific upholstery fellow who does kick ass work. read more

Short version: Though their website promises free in-home estimates about 10 times, I could never get anyone to give me one. Long version: I have a number of antique furniture pieces that were damaged in a recent move. I used a self-packing moving company, which doesn't offer insurance - they didn't pack it, so why would they guarantee its safe arrival? So, before the move, I called the company that provides my renter's insurance (MetLife - they get an A++ in his whole affair) and was assured that my possessions would still be covered while in transit. The movers who packed up our trailer did an appalling job (but that's another, longer, angrier Yelp review waiting to be written), and a lot of scratches, gouges and dents ended up in the antique wood furniture that used to belong to my grandmother. I call MetLife and they quickly assign my case to an adjuster, who gets in contact with me in an extremely timely manner and tells me I need to get an estimate for the cost of the furniture repairs. I do an internet search and discover that A & A not only promises free in-home estimates, but is practically next door to my new place. Finally a break in my luck over this move, I think. I stop into the shop (something the website welcomes you to do) and speak with a friendly employee who says that Jose will need to call me. The employee takes my name and number and sure enough I get a call the next day. I make the apparent mistake of saying that my furniture was damaged during a move (even though I never say that I am dealing with any moving company over the damage claim, and instead say I am working with my insurance), so instead of scheduling a time to come give me the estimate so repeatedly promised on the website, Jose refers me to Ty (of Drake Claim Service), whom he assures me is part of his company. So I call Ty and he tells me it will be $150 to have him come out and do an estimate. This - obviously - is far from free. However, he does say I can send him pictures and he will do a free estimate. Okay, this is not ideal, but I am willing to work with it. I take about 80 pictures (lots of little damage to each item along with some bigger bits), upload them to a sharable photo site and email Ty the link. He writes back to say that the damage seems extensive, that he will have to come out and see it for himself, and that his estimate will cost $175 for the first page and $50 per additional page. He tells me: "Usually, the moving company provides you with loss & damage claim forms for you to fill out, which is then sent back to the customer service or claims department of the moving company. They will assign a repair firm like myself to contact you to survey the damages. Normally, we would be paid by the moving company. You may want to advise the moving company to make sure you are going to be reimbursed for our fee." I write back and remind him that I am not working with the moving company since they have no liability in this matter, but say I will ask my insurance adjuster if they can cover the estimate. I contact my insurance adjuster and she says they do not normally pay for estimates. So, I write to Ty again and tell him that I cannot afford to pay for the estimate myself (having just spent a crapload of money to have all my personal possessions battered in a huge cross-country move). I remind him that A & A promises free in-home estimates and ask whether there are any circumstances under which he could actually provide me with one of those. He simply never responds. Okay, I think to myself, maybe there's just been confusion. They thought I was working with a moving company, so they were trying to do things the way they do with the moving companies. Perhaps if I can just get back in touch with Jose and clarify that I just need a regular old estimate (MetLife did not request anything elaborate), he can walk the three doors down to my building and give me that estimate... So I call the number on the website and speak to what sounded like the same employee who I saw when I stopped in. He is as kind as the first encounter and takes down my name and number and tells me Jose will call me. That was two days ago - haven't heard from anyone yet. In the meantime, my insurance adjuster called yesterday to check up on my progress and when I explained the situation, she managed to get someone from Furniture Medic to call me within a couple of hours and set up a free in-home estimate for next week. MetLife - 1000; A & A - 0. I don't understand how it could possibly be so difficult to obtain a service A & A advertises so strongly on their website! Given the amount of damage done and the fact that I had every intention of hiring them to repair it once I'd gotten my estimate, you would have thought the short walk to my apartment would have been worth it... read more

Our second piece that Jose has restored for us. Our 86 year old mahogany front door was faded and spotted from years of sun and my children's suntan lotion spray which hit the door as they applied it on our front porch. Excellent restoration and timely service. Jose is very knowledgeable and thoughtful. Highly recommended. read more

I've hired Jose and his team to refinish a number of pieces, from true antiques to old sentimental pieces. They are very inexpensive and provide quality work. Call ahead to see if they can do the work, and then take the work to their shop for an estimate. Jose's a good carpenter and refinisher. Never had any problems! read more

This week was my second time taking some furniture to be repaired at A & A. The first time was well over a year ago and it was a vintage coffee table from the 60's. They did a great job keeping the original structure but at the same time reinforced the legs the way they needed to be. I was really happy. This week I took a crappy arm chair that my household came attached to so we decided to fix. They not only fixed it, they totally rebuilt the support frame, even adding braces where the original construction of the chair from the manufacturer lacked. AND the told me it would be about three days, they called me in two. All for under 100 bucks. These guys know their stuff. Big ups to Jesus and Jose. Will always bring my furniture here. read more

We had damage to some very old pieces when we moved to the Long Beach area. The moving company found A&A. They were at my house the next day to assess the damage and give us a quote. The moving company approved the price and A&A picked everything up the same day. Six days later they returned our furniture in perfect condition. Nice people, great work and very responsive. read more

Needed a wooden cane repaired, the handle was loose. Called 2 other places and never got a callback. Robert said he would try and to bring it down. Left it the next day. Got it back after 2 days. As good as new, he said it would never loosen. read more

We own a local antique store and have been using A & A Antique Restoration for most of our repair needs for many years. Jose and his crew offer a wide range of skills in antique repairs, ranging from simply gluing wobbly chairs, to replacing veneers, refinishing various surfaces, blending repairs with the old surface, painting furniture, replacing missing parts and pieces, etc., etc. The pricing is always fair and the projects get done in a reasonable amount of time. We recommend A & A to any of our customers who require antique repair services. read more

I have been in contact with the owner, Jose regarding the restoration of pieces for one of my clients. He was interested, so I sent photos and dimensions. However, after sending the email multiple times over the course of 20 days, he does not respond. If you can't get estimates, I definitely would not trust him with the furniture. He knew the pieces needed to be completed by mid-June, so by not responding to the emails, I presume it meant he wasn't interested...now that's what I really call professional. read more

I just took a beloved antique mahogany dresser here to be refinished and it turned out great. It looks brand new and the folks at A&A were really helpful. They even let me swing by as they tested the finish to ensure I'd be happy with the final color (changed a lot once it was taken to the bare wood). I will use them again and would recommend them highly. read more

I had searched for places to get my husband's childhood antique bedroom set stripped and painted for my daughter's room, when I came across A&A (the only place in LBC) I was curious to see if their reputation on Yelp lived up to what it was made out to be. Not only were they the most reasonable quote we got, but Jesus and Jose were so knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient. I was extremely indecisive on the color I wanted. After many trips there with different swatches, I finally decided. They got two dressers and a nightstand finished in just under a month! I was so impressed at the finished product. They took great care of our antique furniture and made it look spectacular. I couldn't speak higher of their work. They even gave me some touch up paint for whenever it needs a touch up. I definitely recommend A&A. read more

Jose and his team just refinished my mission style coffee table. It looks fantastic!!! Mission style is a lot of work and they are reasonably priced. I recommend A&A! Great job guys!! read more

Jose has repaired a number of my antique chairs over the years, and done a beautiful job. More recently he not only refinished my antique dining table and chairs, but he built two new leaves to add to the length of the table, and they look like they came with the table! I couldn't believe how beautifully he matched the woods. He has always come to my house and given me an estimate, and kept to the time frame he predicted would be needed. Jose has been a true pleasure to work with. Before finding him, I went through a series of horror stories, and bad craftsmen. I recommend Jose without reservation. read more

Beware of these people! Their website says they will come out for a free estimate & they don't! When I called to have them come look at a chest the owner Jose asked me to email him pictures instead, which I sent him that day. After 3 weeks of no response I contacted him again & he had me resend the photos. When he looked at the pictures he told me it would cost about $200 and 2 weeks to refinish, I said I would let him know in a few days what I decided. Jose then called and left me a message the next day stating he didn't remember if he gave me an estimate but it would cost $450. I called him back to see how the cost could more than double in less than 24 hrs since we spoke & he didn't have a good explanation. I told Jose that if he had come out for the estimate that his website promises this mess could have been avoided. Since my experience with Jose & this company were "sketchy" at best I opted to look for another company that does what its website promises & doesn't double their estimate the day after they give you one. read more