Maplewood, NJ. Restoring antiques since 2005.
Antique Furniture, Restored by Hand
A family trade of European master craftsmen, now in Maplewood. We repair, refinish, and French polish antique furniture using traditional methods that keep every piece true to its original character.
- 25+
- Years of restoration experience
- 2005
- Master Antiques founded
- NJ & NY
- On-site service area
- Free
- Estimates on every job
What we restore
Careful Work on Furniture That Matters
Furniture Repair & Refinishing
Damaged veneer, scratches and watermarks, loose joints, and broken frames and mirrors can all be brought back. We repair the structure first, then refinish the surface so the piece looks right and lasts, keeping as much of the original wood and character as possible.
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French Polishing & Waxing
French polish is the traditional finish for fine furniture, built up by hand in thin layers with a rubbing pad rather than a machine. Followed by waxing, it gives a deep, warm glow that modern sprayed finishes cannot match. It is our specialty.
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Wood Stripping
Old finishes, paint, and years of buildup can hide good wood. Our stripping method removes them without ruining the aged surface, so the old patina of the wood stays intact and the piece keeps its age and depth.
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Wood Carving
When a piece has lost a carved detail, a molding, or a part altogether, we carve a replacement by hand. Custom carvings, matching moldings, and recreated furniture parts are shaped to blend with the original work.
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Color Matching, Gilding & Touch Up
Decorative designs and painted details wear over time. We restore them by hand, matching color and tone, regilding where needed, and touching up worn spots so repairs disappear into the finished piece.
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Hardware Restoration
Original pulls, hinges, and locks are part of a piece's history. We clean and restore original hardware, source or make replacements when something is missing, and repair or make locks and keys so drawers and doors work as they should.
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Why Collectors and Families Trust Master Antiques
Restoration is a trade handed down through generations in our family. We follow the rules of the traditional restoration school so your piece keeps its original character.
Mostly Done by Hand
Renovation is largely manual work: hand carving, hand stripping, and hand rubbed finishes, not shortcuts.
Originality Preserved
We follow traditional restoration rules so your piece keeps the originality that makes it worth restoring.
French Polish Specialists
French polish and wooden art restoration are our primary focus, backed by more than 25 years of experience.
Patina Left Intact
Our stripping method does not ruin the old patina of the wood, so age and depth stay where they belong.
We Come to You
On-site furniture repair is available throughout New Jersey and New York for pieces that are better left in place.
Free Estimates
Tell us about your piece and get an honest assessment and a free estimate before any work begins.
See us at work
Patient Hands, Traditional Tools
A look at the work behind every restored piece: carving, surface preparation, and hand finishing.
CarvingRecreating what time took away
Missing carvings, moldings, and furniture parts are shaped by hand to match the original.
PreparationCareful surface preparation
Good finishes start with patient preparation that protects the wood underneath.
FinishingFinishes applied by hand
Color, polish, and wax go on by hand, layer by layer, for a deep and lasting glow.
On-site service
Too big to move? We will come to you.
Master Antiques offers on-site furniture repair across New Jersey and New York, so heirloom pieces can stay right where they belong.
- On-site repair across New Jersey and New York
- Free estimates for every project
- Traditional methods that keep the original character
Where we work
Serving New Jersey and New York
Our shop is on Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, and we take on projects and on-site repairs across the New Jersey and New York area.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
- What kinds of furniture restoration do you offer?
- We repair and refinish furniture, strip old finishes, carve replacement parts and moldings, match color and restore gilding, French polish and wax by hand, and restore or replace hardware including locks and keys.
- Do you offer free estimates?
- Yes. Call or send us a message with a description and photos of your piece, and we will give you a free estimate.
- Can you repair furniture at my home or business?
- Yes. We offer on-site furniture repair across New Jersey and New York. Call us to talk through what can be done on site and what is better done in the shop.
- Will restoring my antique reduce its value or character?
- Our work follows traditional restoration rules designed to keep the original character of the piece, and our stripping method does not ruin the old patina of the wood.
- What is French polishing?
- French polishing is a traditional hand finish built up in thin layers with a rubbing pad, then waxed. It gives fine furniture a deep, warm glow and is our primary area of expertise.
Prefer to talk?
Call Master Antiques at (908) 477-7452, or email masterantiques@yahoo.com. Please call to confirm shop hours before visiting.
Let's bring your piece back to life.
Tell us about the furniture you want restored. We will take a careful look and give you an honest, free estimate.
1988 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040.