Recently, we reupholstered designer chairs used for years as conference seating at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Owen, a client from Bloomfield Hills, asked us to reupholster these unique conference chairs and restore them to their former glory. These designer chairs circa 1960, were used by the university for many years and showed their age. However, with some new fabric and reupholstery, we were able to restore these chairs and add character to their new home!
When our client from Bloomfield Hills brought in these unique chairs, we relished the challenge. Each conference chair was constructed in two parts, a smaller chair that composed the inner portion and a shell that composed the outer part, which fit together perfectly. These high-quality furniture pieces stood the test of time. The frame was intact and undamaged but the fabric showed its age through stains and discoloration. However, after many years of use, these conference chairs needed to be reupholstered.
Our client had a specific look in mind for the chairs. As such, we searched high and low for the right quality fabric to fit their vision. Even during their restoration, other customers entering Foxwood would stop and take pictures of the chairs due to their unique look.
The final result was stunning, as you can see. It’s hard to believe these chairs were once used at U of M as conference seating. The four comfortable chairs are situated around a fire pit in a room with high ceilings at our customer’s home. They were lovingly repurposed by Foxwood. We are proud of the work of our craftsmen that made this restoration project successful.
Here at Foxwood Furniture Restorations, we have decades of experience when it comes to furniture reupholstery and restoring unique pieces of furniture. For furniture restoration services in Michigan, Contact Foxwood and ask what we can do for YOUR furniture today!
Dan of Canton Michigan inherited this antique Hoosier from his Grandmother who lived to be 108 years old. The Hoosier was dropped off in a truckload of pieces as the Antique Hoosier restoration had not been in operation for about 50 years. Also, the owner did not know if it would even go back together. He said please just do the best you can as this cabinet is very sentimental to me.
The Hoosier was painted with 100 years of old paint. Also, he asked Foxwood Restorations to strip it repair the structure and paint it with old-world blue paint and then add some antique aging to it. See the picture of the unit stripped and broken down. He also asked us to research the history of the Hoosier cabinet. Most homes in the late 1800s rarely had built-in cabinetry. As families began to grow a movement started to set forth an “efficiency Kitchen” that would make it easier to manage the kitchen “stuff”.
The new invention was a well-organized, compact cabinet that provided a place for everything ranging from salt shakers to mixing bows and also a handful of key tools like a built-in flour sifter. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the cost joy. In our modern age of LED outdoor Christmas decorations and online buying sometimes it can be hard to remember just how simple Christmas was for generations of people in the past.
This project from Foxwood Restorations shows what a team of experts from Brighton and Ann Arbor are able to accomplish with your grandmother’s old cabinet. We take a lot of care in your sentimental and loved pieces. Some of your family Heirloom antique furniture pieces functioned with our family members through the last Spanish flu pandemic. What a great gift idea of restoring a piece of antique furniture that survived with our family through the last Spanish flu pandemic. In addition, this will live with us through this current COVID pandemic. The stories this piece of furniture has to tell to generations of your family. Made it through then and we will make it through again ( together) with our beloved old family furniture.
Finally, contact Foxwood Restorations today to breathe new life into your old-quality furniture.
What makes a piece of furniture valuable? Recently, Foxwood restored a beautiful Italian heirloom family couch at our Ann Arbor location. While furniture can depreciate over time, its value can vary depending on various factors. So, what makes furniture valuable?
Age tends to depreciate the value of items. Most of the time, this applies to furniture. However, there are some exceptions. As a rule of thumb, any piece of furniture that passes through two generations in fair condition starts increasing in value. What defines a generation? For Foxwood, a generation is loosely defined as 20 to 25 years. So, if a piece of furniture was made in the seventies or eighties, it started increasing in value in 2020! This value is also because furniture from that time period is of better quality than anything made today.
It might be hard to believe, but most furniture today is not made to a high standard. At least, not compared to a piece of furniture made 20 years ago. In fact, furniture made over 20 years ago is far superior to the furniture that you can find in the store today. Furniture can have tremendous value based on its materials, age, and creator. Furthermore, value can vary depending on the quantity and availability of a piece. Just like supply and demand, if there is less available then it’s going to be more valuable. It is also important to know that retail value does not translate as auction value. So, what makes a piece of furniture valuable is reliant on many factors. However, without a doubt, any piece of furniture over 20 years old is worth restoring!
Since 1994, Foxwood Furniture Restoration has specialized in furniture restoration including refinishing, repairs, stripping, sanding, and upholstery. We have a variety of services including smoke, water, and fire-damaged furniture repair! Foxwood has a professional and experienced team that is ready to tackle any job! So, contact Foxwood today for your furniture repairs and restorations.
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Do you know how reviews help small businesses? Most of the time, people do not take the time to review a business. The people who tend to review are passionate about the service, regardless if it was good or bad. However, people underestimate the power of online reviews. After all, these reviews can make or break a business!
A review provides potential customers insight into a business through someone’s firsthand experience. But how important are these reviews to shoppers? According to The Importance of Online Customer Reviews, 90% of customers read online reviews before visiting a business. A good portion of these people trusts online reviews at the same level as a personal recommendation. However, the effects of these reviews are immense. For example, customers are likely to spend 31% more if a business has “excellent” reviews. Furthermore, 72% of customers are more likely to trust a local business with positive reviews.
However, negative reviews have the same power. If a business has one negative review, it can cause the business to lose 30 potential customers. Furthermore, 86% of customers will hesitate to buy or get a service from a store with negative online reviews. As a result, reviews can be very powerful. Reviews provide “word-of-mouth” referrals that can help your local businesses. But where can you leave a review?
So, where can you leave a review for your favorite small business? While leaving a review is essential, where you post the reviews is also important. You want people to be able to read about your experience and opinion. Here are a few places where you should be posting your review:
These are the best places to put your review to help your favorite small, local business like Foxwood Restorations.
For over 25 years, Foxwood has specialized in furniture restorations and repairs through our amazing services. Our goal is to restore your antique furniture back to its original patina and integrity of the piece. Foxwood has a staff of seasoned professionals that specialize in restoring damaged or antique furniture to its full glory. Customers are always satisfied with Foxwood’s professionalism and expertise! That’s why we want you to share your own experience with our company! Go to any of the recommended review locations listed above and contact us for any restoration and repair services that you may need!
For August, Foxwood Restorations is highlighting the ottoman. For many, the ottoman has provided people with a fashionable form of seating dating back to the late 1820s. When it first debuted, it was originally made up of a simple upholstered box with a few loose cushions and a back. Also, the original version of this furniture had four seats arranged around a central box or two seats arranged back to back. After 1850, a new more complete version of ottomans was introduced that was modeled after a French gossip seat with the sitters facing each other.
Ottomans were not found everywhere. If you wanted to see an ottoman you would be most likely to find one in ballrooms, galleries, and other large spaces. In these settings, people were expected to only use them for a brief second and not lounge in them. Today, this piece of furniture is a regular staple in most homes.
Do you have an ottoman that needs to be reupholstered in Brighton? Foxwood Restorations is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment, Saturday, to serve you. Furthermore, we take pride in all of the furniture repair services that we provide for Brighton area residents. Foxwood Restorations also has over 70 years of experience restoring furniture to its original state or even better! Finally, contact us now so that we can get started on restoring your furniture today!