Category Archives: damaged furniture

Repair of large table with burned area

Posted on August 1st, 2017

Candle was turned over by pet and burned fairly deep into the surface.  We removed all burned material, filled the area and created the graining and color.  Sheen was restored.  Customer was very happy.

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Should you fix or replace your furniture?

Posted on August 21st, 2015

Wobbly legs and torn upholstery don’t necessarily mean it’s time to put a piece of furniture out by the curb. While repairing a table from I**a or a chest of drawers from Ta*get usually isn’t worth it (the cost of fixing the items would be more than just replacing them), well-made furniture is often worth […]

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Restore or refinish your furniture

Posted on February 1st, 2014

If you have furniture that needs professional attention, it’s a good idea to know some of the terms of the trade before you hire someone. Here’s some information to help you: Restoration In most cases, restoration refers to light cleaning and cosmetic repairs. The goal is to maintain an antique or vintage piece’s structural integrity […]

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Dog-gone-it, the dog chewed my furniture

Posted on November 13th, 2012

We received a call from a client who had a new puppy, cut little guy.  Turns out that little Fido had chewed on the furniture.  Dog-chewed furniture is something we do know about.   In fact, at Furniture Medic by Swenson, we specialize in repairing pet damaged furniture. Here are before and after pictures of a table leg that […]

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