A Family Trade, Now in Maplewood
Master Antiques carries a European craft tradition into New Jersey homes, restoring antique furniture with patience, skill, and respect for the original.
Our story
Grown Up Around Wood
Master Antiques was founded by Peter Konopacki, who grew up in Poland watching his father and grandfather build wooden objects. He trained in carpentry and furniture restoration, then worked beside them, carrying the family woodworking tradition forward.
Peter moved to the United States in 1992 and worked in the restoration industry until 2005, when he founded Master Antiques. Today the shop is at 1988 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, New Jersey.
With more than 25 years of experience, the shop's primary focus is French polish and wooden art restoration. Most clients are in New Jersey and New York, and many pieces are repaired on site.
Every piece is treated with the utmost care. We offer free estimates, and we will always tell you honestly what a piece needs.
25+
Years of experience
2005
Master Antiques founded
NJ & NY
Clients and on-site service
Free
Estimates on every job
What we hold to
Originality, Craftsmanship, Quality
Three principles guide every restoration we take on, from a single drawer pull to a full refinish.
Originality
We follow traditional restoration school rules so restored pieces retain their original character.
Craftsmanship
Most of the work is done by hand, in the manner it has been done in our family for generations.
Quality
European training and many years of experience show in the finished result.
French Polish
Hand applied French polish and wooden art restoration are our primary focus.
Respect for Patina
We strip finishes without ruining the old patina that gives antique wood its depth.
On-Site Service
We repair furniture where it stands across New Jersey and New York when that is best for the piece.
Both my father and grandfather were expert craftsmen in Europe.
Peter Konopacki, Owner, Master Antiques
How it works
From first call to final wax
A simple, honest process for every piece, big or small.
Tell Us About Your Piece
Call or send a message with a description and photos. We will talk through the damage and what you would like to achieve.
Free Estimate
We assess the piece in the shop or on site and give you a clear, free estimate before any work begins.
Restored by Hand
Repair, stripping, carving, color matching, and French polish are done by hand with traditional methods.
Meet the owner
Peter Konopacki, Founder
Peter grew up in Poland, where he watched his father and grandfather build wooden objects. He trained in carpentry and furniture restoration and worked alongside them before moving to the United States in 1992.
After years in the American restoration industry, he founded Master Antiques in 2005. His focus is French polish and wooden art restoration, with more than 25 years of experience.
Let a master craftsman look at your piece.
Get a free estimate on repair, refinishing, or French polishing.