Jennifer restored an old Governor Winthrop desk that had been in my family for generations. I…read morecouldn't have been happier with the results! It looks new. She waxes the drawers, added a new backing, fixed the loose joints, and even found new hardware that perfectly matched the desk. I was nervous about stripping down the finish, but the result looked like someone had renewed the finish of the old desk and gave it a new sheen. I was lucky to find her, and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to entrust a vintage piece to an expert.

From the owner: Styling Yesterday’s Furniture adding exceptional, creative, luxury with each piece!…read more Have your heirloom or dated piece of furniture updated to fit your style today!

I'm getting ready to sell my car and want to present it in its best condition. I recently put a…read morenice scratch across the back seat in an otherwise perfect interior. I used the Yelp service to get repair quotes and received several offers that varied in price and process. I decided to go with New Life and Dale reached out to set up an appointment. Dale arrived at my house on time and greeted me with a smile and a handshake. I showed Dale to the garage, we backed the car out, he took a look, confirmed that he could do the job at the quoted price, and told me he would be done in an hour. Exactly an hour later we went to look at the completed job. A picture says a thousand words. I have two other projects for Dale in the next month or two. Dale and his service are excellent!

Did not think it possible, but Dale at New Life Leather and Vinyl repaired several brand new,…read moreexpensive prices of leather furniture that my brand new rescue kitty damaged with her claws. This guy performs magic! I bought an off-white sectional and chaise and two matching recliners by American Leather. Off white in color and a soft buttery leather. When my new kitty tried to jump on them, she could not reach the seat and tried to pull herself up with her claws. Ouch! I know you are saying, why do you have leather furniture with cats? Because none of my previous cats like sitting on leather, preferring the fabric chair, so leather was always the safe bet. Until this little girl. She also punctured the vinyl (pleather) seats on two of 3 custom barstools I had made to fit under my kitchen island. Same M.O. Trying to climb onto them to sleep. After calling the furniture store and reading Yelp reviews, I called Dale for an estimate. He showed up on time, explained the process and gave me an estimate. The process is involved - not only glueing, but matching the scratch with paint, sealing, etc. He would do the repairs at my house and it would take 5-6 hours. He had an appointment a few days later. This furniture was expensive, and at this point in my life, meant to last "forever" so I hired Dale on the spot and prayed he could perform miracles. Without fixing the wholes and scratches, the leather would only deteriorate more. Dale showed up precisely on time and got to work after prepping my space. He worked continuously and diligently. When he was done, I couldn't even find the scratches and punctures on all the leather pieces. The vinyl is harder to repair due to the slight texture pattern, as he warned, but other than me, no one would notice where the punctures were. The counter stools looked like a meat tenderizer had gone over them and now they are smooth again! Magical. Hope I never need Dale's services again, but happy if I do, Dale and his craftsmanship (magic) is just a phone call away. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous interior, unique artwork and impeccable restored furniture. The showroom is well lit and…read morebeautifully put together - working with ordering and customizations is easy and reasonable. Game tables unlike any other- sturdy but luxurious. All of the woodworking is flawless and glossy- i wish all my furniture at home looked that good! Always recommend to friends looking for one of a kind restorations or custom pieces, it is definitely a not-so-hidden creative gem of Portland.

It's no secret that the quality of furniture making is in decline. It's just easier to mold it out…read moreof sawdust and glue, or mold it out of plastic. The sad thing is that the molded sawdust is sheathed with veneer, thin sheets of wood peeled from often old growth trees or endangered tropical hardwoods. Often that tree that took a hundred years or more to grow, is being used to make a piece of furniture with a life of 3-5 years. Don't let us get started into veneer poaching http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/Redwood-Park-Closes-Road-to-Deter-Burl-Poachers-248659171.html. Or hardwoods fueling war lords. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/liberia-ex-forestry-boss-arrested-corruption. That's just sick. The Good Mod is going against that grain. Their specialty is mid-century modern from the Scandinavian invasion. Those Vikings and their furniture! They refinish or reupholster the pieces as necessary and the price reflects that. If you have ever priced having a piece of furniture shot with a couple coats of lacquer by a professional, who also, by the way, is being paid to properly handle lacquer, which is very toxic, you know. But those prices are comparable to the new price in its time. And you are getting a piece of furniture you can pass down generations. In fact, some of it may become design auction material in the future. They were good on my visit with cadenzas, occasional chairs, classic Knoll chairs, a few sofas, lighting. They also gather up some industrial artifacts and repurpose them, if that fits your aesthetics. One of their newest spec pieces is a walnut ping pong table, which could also be used as a dining table. This item would fit well into the tech startup world. If you are an art director or set decorator they would be a good resource. The Good Mod has moved around and as of this writing are up a creaky elevator or quite a few stairs on the fourth floor. But that gives them a new big cheap space. And note to new arrivers decorating your Pearl condos - if you can rock this style, you can patronize a great Portland reuse business. You can even fib a little and claim your hip grandparents/parents/you bought it new! The Good Mod cleans up and restores furniture from the mid-century modernist age. Reduce, reuse, recycle! Be cool, stay cool, keep cool! (Thanks to Mr Oscar Brown Jr)

Needed to have a recliner reupholstered that I wanted to updated…read more SG Upholstery is a father/son business who are amazing, with outstanding service. Great selection of fabric samples. Quality work and great price. Quick turn around. Chair was finished in 1 week. Also Geo, the son delivered the chair back to my house. Would use SG again and highly recommend. 5 plus stars!!

Wonderful service. We are so pleased with how they reupholstered our chair. Gio offered helpful…read moresuggestions and the craftsmanship was top notch! Quality work for a reasonable price.

I hired Dan to hang a couple of large pictures and change the batteries in all my smoke detectors!…read moreHe was professional and did a wonderful job! I was happy with his price. I will definitely tell my neighbors about the wonderful services I received today from Dan.

Punctual, knowledgeable, communicative, well-prepared, fair and upfront pricing. Everything a…read morehandyman should be. He diagnosed and repaired several mystery outlet problems.

This family business has been my go-to for many years. They are super nice people, offer great…read moreservice and do quality work. Aladdin is an absolute treasure!

The owner, Steffen, is a gem. I highly recommend Aladdin Finishers for repairs and restorations.read more

I had the worst experience with this business. They kept my piece for over 2 years, stating…read moremultiple hardships. Terrible communication. I finally decided to ask for it back.

I (owner of a moving company) have partnered with Furniture Doctor. He has been able to take on…read moreall kinds of unique wood working related repairs, and has done an excellent job! We have received positive feedback from our clients that have worked with him, and had zero complaints to date. Once we pass on a repair job to him, we don't have to worry about it from then on as he is very professional, organized, and timely. Thanks David, we are very appreciative of the business relationship, and are excited to continue to work with you!