Mary was so informative and kind. I have an early 1900's slipper tub from LA Victorian Mansion in…read moreLA and she helped me figure out price to sell from California. She didn't make a dollar but she made a friend. She was funny and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Governor's Architectural

Wonderful folks at a wonderful store. Jeff, Mary, Bruce and the entire staff are helpful, friendly…read moreand a joy to be around. It just doesn't get any better than Governor's Architectural Salvage!

I used this business MANY couches ago! When the back frame of a couch was broken in half which…read moreincluded the fabric being torn--Ron repaired it incredibly well and the fabric stitching back together was incredible. This work was done in 2001 and I have kept the invoice 25 years "just in case" I needed his work again. So far, I have not needed to call him--but I can attest when the couch went to another home--it is still in very good condition! Thank you for being wonderful with furniture. Tracey Clock

I used RB's Furniture Repair a few months ago to repair an antique chair I inherited from my…read moregrandmother. Ron did a fabulous job making my grandmothers chair look like brand new! His customer service skills were amazing and I was so happy with his quality of work. I would definitely recommend him for any furniture repair needs you have!

Cathers Furniture refinished my kitchen table and chairs. They now look like brand new. They were…read morevery efficient and finished the job when they said they would. I would highly recommend them for refinishing. Clarence Mills

Took a vintage wooden hatch cover table from a WW2 liberty ship to be restored…read more Was super pleased with the result. The craftsmanship is evident. The table retained its original history but now it is beautiful.

My best friend is so into mid-century modern and lives in a house Frank Lloyd Wright would be proud…read moreto own. He makes me go here to browse all time, and it's a really cool store if you're into that period. They have really fab lighting ( I do confess I love those Medusa floor lamps), in addition to period pieces. They also carry some new contemporary art pieces and decorative items made by regional artists. Everything here is in mint condition so expect to pay a mint for the piece you covet.

Metro Modern is an antique shop that focuses on Mid-Century Modern furniture. This is one of my…read moreabsolute favorite stores for browsing. Owners David and Sally Ramert find the coolest, quirkiest items around. Some of the neat items I've seen in the store include a blue and turquoise Danish pendant lamp that looks like an umbrella, vintage handbags, a geometric Alexander Calder-style mobile, an original movie poster from the movie Gigi, hand-painted mannequin heads and lots of sleek, 1950's and '60's furniture. Don't go here expecting to find diamonds in the rough, these are elegant, designer items in mint condition. The owners are very friendly and encourage shoppers to stop in and browse. If you see an item you like, don't be afraid to ask them to negotiate on the price. They strongly believe in sending their items to homes where they'll be cherished.

They are a small operation, but that is a good thing. You always deal directly with the owners…read more.. They even personally deliver pieces to your home. Each piece I have bought here has been lovingly restored to beautiful condition. Just bought this gorgeous console for my living room.

These guys are amazing! They find the best mid-century modern pieces, buff them back to their full…read moreglory, and sell them at fair and reasonable prices. Their warehouse is only open on weekends, but they give you a sneak-peek at the goodies throughout the week via their FaceBook page. This is a "hidden gem" that is well worth the trip to visit.

The craftsmanship is extraordinary. They repaired furniture that was damaged by the movers and did…read moreadditional work on some bar stools. If you didn't know there was damage I would dare say you wouldn't be able to tell. We will return (if we need to , but hopefully not.)

Five stars aren't enough! I want to give them ALL THE STARS!…read more One of my dogs aggressively chewed my coffee table, which happened to be my very most favorite piece of furniture. I have been hemming and hawing about it's repair for (literally) years, not sure who would be up for the challenge and who I could trust with the task. The finished product FAR exceeded any expectations that I had - one would never even know that the table had to be cut down and the edges refinished. I truly can't say enough positive things about their work.

Movers damaged 3 of my solid cherry dining room chairs from 1956. Renew Home Furnishings brought…read morethem back to life and are now happily living around the dining room table.

We communicated our wants and got a quote via email. We dropped off an old writing desk that had…read moresome damage and needed refinishing. The guy there is awesome and is passionate about his work! We talked about options, etc. The desk was ready on time. The quote did not move and it was ready in the time period they told us! This kind of work is hard to find someone that does it well. We have several other pieces that we plan to take to them! Definitely use them if you have a piece that you want to look like new again!

Amazing store with handmade crafts, lots of fun cups and the decor and lighting inside is…read moreremarkable. Anyone who enjoys arts, creativity and local artisans should visit here. I even learned really cool way to put the cups I collect from my travels to different countries. Great place to get inspiration.

Everyone that is in the employ of Shockoe Bottom clay is so keen and knowledgeable when it comes to…read more1) the product and selection available, and 2) the entire process of making it. If you sit and talk to the folks at the front, it is such a treat to learn from them about what it takes to make some of the pieces available. I purchased a mug from a local artist here, and a class for my partner. Both were relatively affordable and well worth the price! I wish that more classes were posted and that there were more economical options for those who still want to be involved. I have 0 gripes with Shockoe Bottom clay, swing by if you're near, it is a real treat!