Anyone that owns a Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair MUST keep Renaissance Furniture Restoration in…read moremind for repairs. Boris provided amazingly detailed consultation on the process he'd use to replace the right arm rest's broken shock mounts, but also disassemble the chair to examine if other portions may have been overly stressed such as the rear shock mounts. He also gave advise on the proper way to lift and transport the chair, the best ways to sit on and then exit the chair, and recommended the best leather cleaner conditioner for us to order. He estimated the number of days it would take to repair our 1975 Eames chair and was right on the dot! It is easy to tell that Boris is a true craftsman when it come to these Eames chairs!

No words can fully express what a MASTER furniture restorer Boris is. I had an antique dresser that…read moreI bought 40 years ago. It wasn't in the greatest shape. And I admit, I put a lot of wear and tear on it as well. The finish had many water stains, scratches, and dents but what was worse - the drawers inside were unusable. I couldn't get them open or closed. But in January 2024, I used Lugg to haul it to Boris and he transformed it into magnificence. Unbelievable. Beautiful. Fast forward to this fall, I had an antique desk that I'd picked up off the street about 20 years ago. Its finish was so bad, I just painted some ugly red marble finish over it. Many coats. Then I put glass over the top. I had it like that for 20 years. It wasn't ok, but first the glass cracked and when I tried to remove it, it stuck to the paint and wrecked the surface. Plus being near a window, there was much sun damage. So I took it to Boris and he worked his magic, restoring it to its original walnut finish. I simply cannot believe how beautiful it is. I had no idea it's wood was so nice, So in conclusion, YES, I highly recommend this business. Be willing to wait 4-6 weeks, buts what you will get back is really something to treasure. Thank you Boris!

I'm so glad I found Mr. Kwong! I'm currently sitting on my couch that he restuffed, and it's like…read morenew. Bought a Room & Board couch about four years ago and it started sagging really badly about 2 years in. This year, it started causing a ton of back pain. It was either buy a new couch or get this one restuffed. I chose the latter because: 1. It's cheaper. 2. The frame and fabric are still in great shape. Mr. Kwong does really high-quality work, and at a fair price. He knew instantly what the issue with my old cushions was, what to restuff my couch cushions with, and got the job done in a week. Super nice guy and enjoyed chatting with him. He knows his furniture, highly recommend him!

We ordered few cushions and they came out beautifully, we can't wait to get more furniture in need…read moreof upholstery. Thank you

April Vargas played an essential role in creating the decor of the Mill Rose Inn. Not only did she…read morereupholster almost every piece of furniture at the Inn, she helped Eve pick out wallpaper, carpeting and window coverings for every room. April created many of the window and bed fashions herself. http://www.millroseinn.com Terry Baldwin, Mill Rose Inn, Half Moon Bay, CA

April recently re-upholstered a chair for us. Her workmanship is excellent. She met her deadline,…read morecharged a fair price, and is a pleasure to work with. Highest recommendation!

Berkeley Mills created a table for us about 15 years ago and it was looking like it had seen a few…read moretoo many dinner parties. We also got a new puppy who had scratched it (as puppies do). We tried to redo it ourselves, but we made it worse. So we decided to turn to experts and brought the table into John at Ciarlo Brothers. These guys are fantastic, the table that they returned looked better than the Berkeley Mills original (and that says a lot as they were a pretty great shop). True artists at refinishing!

Unlike the yelp heading, these people do not do repair or restoration of old furniture. They only…read moredo refinishing.

Jamie responded quickly to an inquiry about refurbishing a table with thoughtful and detailed…read morerecommendations.

Fantastic workmanship at reasonable prices. I brought in two unusual pieces and Jamie did a…read morefantastic job on both. One item - a Hammond B-3 organ cabinet, was a wreck from years of on the road touring around the world. Jamie restored it to pristine condition. He repaired smashed moldings and fixed numerous gouges, scratches and dents. The other item was a speaker cabinet. Although it was in better shape, it was 40 years old and was showing signs of wear and tear. Jamie did a beautiful job with both. I recommend him and his shop wholeheartedly and enthusiastically.

Arsen Karapetyan I…read morehad a great experience with Arsen Karapetyan for furniture repair. He repaired two of our mechanical chairs, replacing the motor and switches quickly and efficiently. He was able to diagnose the problem right away, explained everything clearly, and got the job done without any hassle. He was very friendly, professional, and made sure everything was left clean and organized before he left. It's hard to find someone reliable for furniture repair, and I would absolutely recommend Arsen to anyone needing help with recliners or mechanical chairs.

Arsen, came to our home and was very professional in handling the repair of our recliner. He…read moreanswered and explained our questions to our satisfaction. The recliner is opening and closing great. If there's any other issues, I definitely will ask for Arsen.

Arley from Furniture & Repairs did a fantastic job. You can tell right away that he really knows…read morehis craft. He took the time to explain what needed to be done and clearly takes a lot of pride in the quality of his work. On top of that, he's just a very personable guy and easy to work with. It's refreshing to meet someone who still approaches their work like a true craftsman instead of just rushing through the job. The repair turned out great, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. I'd absolutely recommend Arley to anyone who needs furniture repaired or restored. It's getting harder to find people who care this much about doing things the right way.

I had a recliner that suddenly stopped working. Its still a good one and we didn't want it to be…read morereplaced. When looking to repair we reached out to F&R on Yelp using request to quote. It was hard to get their appointment and they do charge an inspection fee if we don't repair with them. They came in today and diagnosed it was a switch issue. They replaced it the same day. Overall nice experience and great value.

Mark is an amazing craftsman. He restored several antique pieces for me, including a secretary…read moredesk, glass cabinet, rocking chair and side table. The pieces came back gorgeous and on schedule! Highly recommend.

I called to ask about an estimate for my project, and the man who answered the phone was extremely…read morerude. He repeatedly interrupted me and made inappropriate, condescending remarks about how I should speak. It was a very strange and unpleasant experience. I could not imagine dealing with him any further, so I decided not to move forward. He also charges $60 for an estimate

I have used Bay Area Restoration's services twice now and very pleased with all projects…read more The first project was a bit of remodeling of my parents' grandmother clock, which doesn't work any longer, but I am sentimental about it and wanted to keep it and make use of it in another way (storage). Al and his crew removed the glass front and replaced it with a solid panel of wood and perfectly matched it to the clock. You would never know that it had been something else before. The second project, just completed, was a perpetual trophy my son won and keeps for a year. It has been in sad condition for some time. The wood base was cracking at the seams and had warped so it was rocky. The "loving" cup which sits atop the base was dented and one of the handles had broken off (not by my son! ;-). It's 33 years old and has been through a lot of hands. First, Al recommended Biro and Sons silversmiths in San Francisco to repair the cup portion of the trophy. I brought it there and they fixed the poor trophy so it looks as if it never had a dent or broken handle. They were fantastic and very pleasant there. I brought the repaired cup back to Bay Area Restoration and they fixed the wood base and attached the cup in such a way that it will NEVER come loose and fall again! That is undoubtedly how the handle broke before and the cup was dented. It looks SO good now. They charged a reasonable fee for each project and finished the projects in a timely manner. They are very nice people and, as a bonus and if you are lucky, Stella the dog might be in the shop. She's a very sweet dog!

RUN! I'd give Bay Area Restoration zero starts if I could. To repair damages during a move the…read moremover's insurance company sent Val. During the intial visit he talked a good game, although it was difficult to be around him due to an overpowering cigarette stench. Then he came back with a co-worker to do repairs onsite. He did properly re-align molding on one piece that was displaced by the movers, but to repair scratches and gouges on other surfaces he indiscriminately sprayed tinted laquer that bonded to and damaged the otherwise pristine original surface. I was subsequently told by another refinisher that it would cost more than $2,000 to undo the damage that Val had done to the surface. On a different piece he reglued a spire that had broken off leaving a very visible crack line, but he considered the job finished by whipping out the spray lacquer again, this time leaving a huge overspray landing on the wall I had just painted the week before. He was messy and unprofessional. Maybe he was a different person when he earned the earlier reviews that sing his praises. Maybe he's lost his skills over the years. Regardless of the reason for the mess he made on my job, RUN!!!

Great experience with Concept Materials, had them replace my floors and walls and I'm very pleased…read morewith the results. Good pricing and extremely responsive/communicative. I appreciate the amount of flexibility, agency and just the overall quality of the work. Gene and team were wonderful to work with, highly recommend

Great experience with installing SPC flooring, and I will work with this company again if I need…read moreflooring in the future. Gene was professional and had great communication before, during, and after the project. He visited my home to take measurements, show me samples, and he provided an estimate before he left. There was no pressure, and I noticed his attention to detail and quality. After getting estimates from other companies, Concept Materials had a competitive estimate and I felt they would do the best quality work. This job involved replacing a cheap vinyl wood floor with durable SPC. The scope was a living room, 4 steps, and a hallway. Each day two guys arrived on time. Because the subfloor was not flat, they had to pour concrete to level the floor. Overall, they did an excellent job and cleaned everything well. Like many projects there were some unexpected issues, and Gene handled each issue quickly with a good solution.