Decided to stop by with my wife during our weekly antique shopping. We were greeted at the door and informed they had a 20% off everything sale. I guess the only issue with this is you first have to want to buy something. The place has a lot of furniture pieces, but the prices were so high, it would seem they are trying their best to put themselves out of business. Needless to say, we did not find that have to have item and only saw two things we had never seen before. Not worth the trip, especially if travelling from Ocala, as it would seem they do more furniture restoration than antique sales. read more

Lots of pretty vases and glassware I only bought a bar of soap Love this carrot man read more

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I cannot say enough about Apple Core. I recently took my antique pie crust table in for repair. It had been knocked over and the pie crust was in dozens of pieces. I had little hope for repair but took it to Apple Core hoping for the best. I picked it up and still cannot believe how it looks. Their restorer put every single piece back in place and you absolutely cannot tell where it was broken. I am not only amazed at his work but thrilled to say the least. That table is very special. Thank you Apple Core staff Joanne Hunt read more

I had two dining room chairs which needed repair. One was completely apart with a chunk out of the leg. I wasn't sure it could be repaired, but when it came back, I couldn't even tell which one it was. This is a lovely place to deal with. (Not the first dining room chair we have had repaired there.) read more

A charming store with a very friendly staff. I'll definitely be back to shop for treasures.

This is another off-the-beaten-path find that I love. And although I am not into antiques I truly enjoy browsing around this antiques/gift shop. They specialize in antique dishware, flatware, kitchen goods, tables, dressers and any other accessory related to those basic items. To an untrained eye, everything seemed to be in satisfactory condition to me. And it may help that they have arranged their wares in a lovely way. All of the tables and vanities are displayed beautifully and look as if they could be directly transported into someone's home with no dressing whatsoever. The price tags seemed high to me but again, I know nothing about antique dealing. Take for example a small wooden dresser that was priced at $795. They carry quite a bit of tea cups and dishware that will certainly take you back to simpler days or may remind you of the set your grandmother used. They do offer other non-antique items and home decorations like wreaths and candles. They carry a glorious line of candles that come in jars with metal tops and smell absolutely wonderful. I could have eaten the Butterscotch Pudding one with a spoon! They sell for $18.95 a piece. read more

Apple Core Antiques & Gifts - Furniture Reupholstery Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I had a small cane woven foot stool handed down to my mom from her grandmother, making it over 150 years old. I inadvertently abused it by placing it under my desk and using it ! Caning was torn in several spots and one of the dowels that provided support between the legs was cracked. I learned when picking it up, and yes, it looked fantastic, that the type of caning on the original stool was one continuous piece. It looks amazing ! And the price, for what I know realize is painstakingly detailed work - reasonable and appropriate for the work involved. I hope they stay open for a long time! read more

I brought a chair and a dresser drawer to be fixed. I needed a new caster on the chair. The woman in charged passive aggressively encouraged me to only replace one of the 2 casters since only one was broken. To me this did not make sense because now they will not match. She wanted me to keep the "style that was indicative of the era" I figured the pro knows best, so I agreed to a style she showed me. 2 wks later I pick up the chair and drawer. The original caster was still on the chair and was put back together using JB weld and a metal shim. That was $45. I asked why this was done and no answer could be provided. The chair lasted 3 days. The drawer workmanship was simply wood glue. Will not return, there are too many antique places in Orlando to spend time or money here. read more

I have only had the BEST of service. They are prompt with questions but also courteous. They have a business to run and time is money ...I respect that they do t need to fawn over me, just do their job. We are too much "offended" when there was no offense. They sewed a needlepoint pillow and bench and did a great job! Thank you! It is treasured. read more

I just had leather chairs repaired recently. Not only did they do a great job, they found a billing error and reduced the cost. It is refreshing to know we still have local honest business in the Orlando area. Highly recommend Chad and the team at Apple Core. read more

Apple Core refurbished and reupholstered my antique dining room furniture and very old Settee and Chair set. The staff was wonderful and patient while we went through lots of books of upholstery. Giles came out to my house and inspected the furniture before work to assess what was needed. He remade some missing woodwork and it cannot be differentiated from the original. The finish was cared for without harming the historic patina. The new upholstery is completely in style with the original and looks great! Thank you all for your patience and consideration. My family heirlooms will be good for another 8 generations. read more

They have beautiful antiques and, I'm sure, do beautiful work but in the very few minutes I was there to consult on a restoration of a chair (as I had arranged to do with one of the employees the day before), the owner (?) was shockingly rude to me, snapped at her employee, complained about him to customers while he was standing right there, and explained it away because she was "so busy." Unreal. Will never go back. read more

Apple Core Antiques & Gifts is my favorite store in Orlando. I have purchased several (15) pieces of furniture (so far) and several dishes and gift items. And I can not speak highly enough of the owners and employees. I highly recommend Apple Core Antiques & Gifts! read more

I had 6 dining room chairs recovered with a striped fabric. Excellent result, and very fast! Service was friendly and I got good advice on how to measure the fabric as well. Will use again for sure! read more

The people at this place are just amazing! The prices are extremely fair and their workmanship and dedication are not to be beat. They can see the "bones" of a piece and really give their all to make sure you are dazzled with the entire process. They brought an old antique chair back to it's former glory and sent me on my way with a real plan for future care and handling. Plus the store is full of gorgeous treasures and friendly helpful people. I really valued the guidance they gave me and am over the moon with my "new" chair. If I could give 10 stars, I would! read more

Very pleased with the recovering of my old barrel chair by Apple Core. The placement of the fabric on the chair is spot on and the quick turn around time is most appreciated. I will return again for my upolstery needs and other antique purchases. Plus it's a great shop to browse through! read more

I have to side with one of the other reviewers. I've gone in several times but my most recent trip in will be my last. It's been a few weeks and I wish I had the opportunity to post this sooner but it slipped my mind until I drove by this morning. The staff there is amazing but the owner Barbie is horrible. I have seen her not once but twice belittling her employees with no regards to a customer that may be in there. The first time I shrugged it off, everyone has bad days right? This last time was a real turn off. Completely unprofessional. I feel bad because the employees rely on customers to keep their job but I refuse to give that miserable woman any more of money. read more

I wrote a review of Apple Core well over a year ago that was not very good. I believe every business has the right to a second chance. I went in to have a look around over the holidays. The store is very clean but does not have what i am looking for. And then I heard it the shreek of the owner Barbara. She was yelling at some poor soul. I wrote about this in my earlier review. Business owner or not customers will not put up with the owner belittling people whether on the phone or in person. I just drove by that place yesterday and saw a hiring sign. She obviously is losing staff. Barbara learn or have someone else run the store. Anyone looking for beautiful quality antiques with owners that are respectful and helpful check out Robins Nest. Also I found my previous review in the not recommended please check out all reviews. My review was recommended for many months but is now not recommended. Hmmmmm read more

Well, I have visited this place on a number of occasions. The place is not a bad place, but the prices are rather on the higer end of just older pieces of furniture. I am sure if you shopped around for the same pieces you could find cheaper prices on the same items for overpriced old furniture. Of course pickers do this all the time in America. I think the only way they could stay in business is that they sell some of those higher end pieces which will never come down in price. It is mostly early American and nothing way out of the scale of real fancy high end pieces. The little stuff if a smaller array of items throughout the store. If your an avid collector of a certain piece of little item, you will have trouble finding like a plate collection or a tea cup collection there. Kind of half and half big end items and small end. Now, during the election cycle, I do remember there being a sign up front by their store sign readiing: Romney Ryan. I am not sure why a small business would side with one party side or the other in an election cycle, or try to be biased at all towards one party, when they rely on ALL customers in order to do business. That is their choice in the matter of course though. I would shop around, like in the Winter Park area, which is a better overall larger antique store, which I will post about in my next Review. read more