cnyAntiques: Repair, Restoration and Replacement Facilities

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Carpentry - Furniture

450 S. Main Street
N. Syracuse, NY  13212
(315) 458-5999
email:  serendipity@twcny.rr.com

Tom uses his engineering education now to repair and restore furniture in the back of Serendipity.  He can perform a complete restoration, removing old finishes and applying new, make missing parts, do a less expensive "detail" of your piece, or simply re-glue a loose connection.  He also does other antique related tasks, like re-wiring lamps.  Just drop in or give him a call to discuss your project ... that's free.  He can pick up your project in his cargo van, and deliver and set up the finished product.

106 Windwood Road
N. Syracuse, NY  13212
(315) 458-7045
email: wwwkr@aiusa.com

Ron has many specialties, having taught cabinetmaking in High School, College, and Adult Education.  In his retirement, he spends much of his day in a 1,500 square feet basement work shop, that would impress master carpenter Norm Abrams.  Ron made much of the furniture in his home; bookcases, end and coffee tables, storage cabinets, .. , and has been a lead carpenter with Habitat For Humanity's, when building one of their homes.  His wood turning expertise on the lathe can be your source for spindles, finials, chair legs, and the like, that you cherish, and need to restore.  He can also design and produce a piece of furniture for you from scratch .. Do you have a tight space for a bookcase, and can't find just what you want, in the right wood and finish?  Call or email Ron.

5562 Jordan Road (next to the Elbridge Medical Center)
Elbridge, NY  13060
(315) 689-6483 (shop) or 420-0259 (cell)
email:  rleroy3@verizon.net

Open:  Daily (please call for hours)
Ron does professional furniture and chair restoration in his shop, including cane, rush, and ash splint seat repair and replacement.  He especially likes working on Mottville chairs.
He usually has a fine selection chairs for sale, as well as other pieces of furniture, clocks, pottery and glassware.  Retail and wholesale.  "Always Buying."

791 Canal Street
Syracuse, NY  13210
(315) 428-0701
Fax: 471-5233

Stripping, refinishing, repair, caning, and caning supplies.  In the area for over 30 years.  Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.

424 County Route 85  (see their web site for directions and great pictures of their store)
Fulton, NY  13069
(315) 593-6397

Open:  Most weeks Thurs. - Sat., 10am - 5pm.  Please feel free to call ahead.
Owner proprietor Ray Bassett started the business in 2002, with the help and encouragement of his wife Chris, repairing furniture, including cane and rush, for customers.  In 2003 he opened a retail space as well, which you can view on their web site, by clicking their business name  above.  Their store features restored antique and vintage furniture and includes other accessories (including some one-of-a-kind pieces that they created).

6041 Pinegrove Road
Cicero, NY  13039
(315) 452-3375;  fax 458-4457
email:  woodfinishersny@gmail.com
Insurance, moving and furniture claims services.  Not all repairs have to be done in shop.  Call for in-home repairs.

2416 Court Street  (Rt. 298)
Syracuse, NY  13208
(315) 455-2651
Open:  Wed. - Sat., 10am - 5pm.
Dacia has been a wonderful antique shop for more than 25 years (see Shop & Galleries).  They also provide over 30 years experience in the repair, restoration, stripping, and refinishing of wood furniture, and chair caning.

Painting, including Faux-marbling

38 South Main Street  (click heading above to see web site and great examples of her work)
Jordan, NY  13080
Phone and fax:  315-689-5037
Open:  by appointment only
Teresa Vitale, artist, owner and proprietor of TAV Designs.
Commercial and residential restorations, faux-marbling (e.g., fireplace mantles, kitchen areas, accents, ..), murals, stenciling, trompe L'oeil creations, gold leafing, on walls, molding, furniture, architectural, etc.  Hand painted wallpapers with companion architectural moldings.
Studio:  Teresa Vitale,
Art show at the Bundy Museum on Oct. 7, 2005.
Showrooms:
    Bundy Museum; 129 Main St., Binghamton, NY 13905; 607-722-9179
    Finger Lakes Art Gallery; 433 Exchange St., Geneva, NY 14456; 315-781-7725
    Syracuse Antiques Exchange (SAE); 1629 N. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13208; 315-471-1841
    Slide presentation tavdesigns's Album:TAV Designs Portfolio Room  via You've Got Pictures - Picture Center.
Ciao ..

Chair Seat Repair - Cane, Weave & Rush

Corner of Rt. 48 & 85 (across from Battle Island State Park Golf Course)
about 4  miles North of Fulton, 3 miles South of Minetto
Mailing address: P.O. Box 224, Minetto, NY 13115
(315) 598-3732 or 415-6305

Open:   (please call for hours)
Betsy has just opened a multi dealer antiques business on her property, where she has been in business many years.
In her spare time, Betsy does chair repair, which includes weave cane and rush as well as pressed-cane seat replacement.

895 Olmstead Road
Savannah, NY  13146
315-365-3726 (home); 315-365-3535 (fax); 585-733-1803 (cell)
donna@naturalrushseating.com

Hand harvested natural rush, hand woven seating, supplier of natural rush.

Stained and Slag Glass Window and Lamp

1288 W. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY  13204
466-4010; 1-800-876-1726 (toll-free); 466-4107 (fax)
Open: Mon., Tues., Thur., & Fri. 10am-5pm;  Wed. 10am-8pm;  Sat. 10am-3pm

Please visit Scott at his wonderful facility.  CNY stained & beveled glass specialist.
"New York's Art Glass Specialist Since 1975"

Lighting

109 Wesley St.  (across from the Manlius Post Office)
Manlius, NY  13104
(315) 682-6071;  fax 682-3838

Open:  Mon. - Fri., 9am - 6pm;  Sat. 9am - 1pm.
Over  25 years experience in the art of restoring antique lighting.   Professional metal refinishing and repair of all types.  4 master craftsman, in house shop, Museum quality work.
See them also under "Shops & Galleries", within this web site.

1629 N. Salina Street (Rt. 11 @ corner of Wolf Street, 1 block North of Carousel Mall)
Syracuse, NY  13208
(315) 471-1841

Open:   Tues. - Sat., 10:30am - 5pm;  (Sun., Noon - 4 pm, seasonal);
Note,  they close early Spring for about 3 weeks.  They also usually are closed Sundays in the Summer, between June 15th & Labor Day.
Dave Jenks (owner/partner) is the premier gas lighting fixture collector and dealer in upstate NY, so feel free to talk to him about your lighting projects.  He has a wonderful selection of gas and electric light fixtures.
This is a multi-dealer shop, with a four floor gallery.  It contains 18th - 20th century furniture, lighting, and decorative arts.  There is plenty of free parking.
Visit Brian's Custom Framing, Antiques & Art, kitty-corner across the intersection!

4976 NYS Rte. 34  (5 miles South of Auburn)
Auburn, NY  13021
(315) 253-0468

Open:  Please call for hours, or email at jbatruch@adelphia.net
John R. Batruch takes great pride in reversing the effects of time on fine lighting and metal decorative arts, preserving the original finish.  Repair most metals, wiring, replacement parts, shades, lamps & fixtures, silverplate & jewelry repair.   Any decorative metal.
Restorer to the Syracuse Antiques Exchange (SAE), listed within "Shops & Galleries", and The Landmark Theatre.

Fine Artwork (Paintings, Frames, Photographs, Textiles, Ceramics, Glass, Porcelain, ..)

2312 Ridge Road
Fabius, NY  13063
(315) 677-9381
email:  nbdartist@aol.com

Open:  May 15th - October 15th, Mon. - Fri., 10 am - 5 pm; and by appointment.
Porcelain restoration, including Majolica, flow blue, Imari, etc.  Collectibles, such as Hummels, Lladro, etc.

Skaneateles
(315) 685-8534  -  by appointment
Restoration and repair of paintings, frames, textiles, art on paper, photographs, ceramics, glass, etc. 
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information and wonderful examples of their work.

Mark rents space in the antique shop Behind the Iron Gates
1818 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY
(315) 488-1225
By appointment.
Repair and restoration of fine porcelain, frames and collectibles.
Have your broken or damaged collectibles professionally repaired.  We have over 15 years experience, offer free estimates, and dealer discounts.  We clean stained china and can fill chips and make replacement parts where needed.  We work on bisque & porcelain figures, dolls, lamps, and picture frames, as well as many other materials.   Recommended by M.I. Hummel Club.

Musical Instruments

120 Julian Place
Syracuse, NY  13210
(315) 446-1990 or Toll Free (877) 773-1402
Email:  hosviolin@msn.com
Hosmer Violins is proud to serve the musical community of Central New York and beyond.  Since 1970 they have been the place to go for the student, amateur, and professional string musician.  Please visit their web site for more information.

Thomas Williams
116 W. Franklin Street
Fayetteville, NY  13066
(315) 637-3978

Donald Wynkopp
2320 State Route 370
Cato, NY  13033
(315) 626-2979

Metal

DeWitt
(315) 446-4324  -  by appointment
Artisan/proprietor Arlene Abend is a trained, experienced welder and practicing sculptor, providing a unique service in the Syracuse area.  She has been in the restoration business for over 25 years and has earned a reputation for quality work and excellent service.  The phone number above can also be used to send a fax letter describing your project, or photograph of your damaged antique or special family heirloom.  Arlene can also be reached via email AAbend@twcny.rr.com.

Porcelain Tubs, Sinks, ..

45 James Street
Homer, NY  13077
(607) 749-8889 (shop);  (607) 749-8688 (fax)

Open:  Tues. - Fri., 9am - 5pm;  Sat., 9am - 4pm
Owner/proprietor Alphonse F. Pieper can repair and refinish your porcelain tub or sink.   He also can sandblast your other metal treasures that need repair.  Check out has a wonderful selection of Architectural antiques, recycled building materials, lighting, restoration supplies.  Specializing in historic and recycled building materials, antique hardware and lighting, hardwood lumber and woodwork restoration. 
Please click his business name above to be taken to his web site.

Vintage Lamp Shades - for your antique lamp

Moving soon to Warners, NY
(315) 506-9070

Have your purchased a vintage lamp, but can't find the right shade?
Have you broken or damaged your vintage lamp shade?
Does it need rewiring?
Maybe Nancy can help!  Please visit her web site (click above) and fell free to email or call!

Antique Phonograph / Victrola Repair, Restoration, Bought & Sold

6663 Hazelnut Circle
E. Syracuse, NY  13057
(315) 432-0171
ascobill@aol.com

Do you have an old victrola, a family heirloom, that you would love to hear again?  Give Bill a call and talk to him about repair and/or restoration.

Antique Music Box Sales & Restoration

Canastota, by appointment
(315) 684-9977  or email via web site

Nancy has been repairing and restoring disc and cylinder music boxes since 1968. She usually has one or two for sale via her web site, along with repair tools and supplies, books, audio, reprints, etc.

Oriental Carpet & Rug Repair & Cleaning

1064 W. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY  13204
(315) 637-4988
jcox@coxcraft.net

Oriental and area rug repair and cleaning.
We carry Paternayan Persian Yarn, and carpet underlay padding.
Please call for hours and appointment.

Clock Repair

19 River Runne
Pennellville, NY  13121
(315) 676-4080
email:  cfpcep@cs.com

Charlie does repair and restoration of wall, mantle, shelf and grandfather clocks.  He also can restore the clock case.  Member NAWCC #0159826
You may typically find some clocks for sale at Charlie's Clock Shop.

69 W. Cayuga Street
Oswego,  by appointment
(315) 591-3551
email:  snide@twcny.rr.com

Wall, mantle, shelf, grandfather, cuckoo and 400 day clock repair.  He also repairs watches.
Pickup, delivery and free estimates.
Please click the heading above to check out his web site, listing his credentials, clock repair information, and some clocks he has for sale.

Fountain Pen Repair & Restoration

Do you have an old fountain pen, a family heirloom, that you would love to have in working order?  Visit Ron's web site for a wonderful introduction to his family business, read testimonials, and gat contact information.

BookBinding

35 Market Street
Auburn, NY  13021
(315) 258-3930

Owner/journeyman bookbinder Jim Meyer has found his life's work in restoring the cover and bindings of books.  Do you have a family Bible at home that is coming apart?  Or is there another special book, like your grandmother's recipe book or a children's book that was read to you, that you have said many times to yourself; "I should really get that fixed sometime!".  Maybe Jim can help!  Visit his web site and fell free to email or call for a free consultation!   In case you were wondering, yes he can bind any package of papers into a hardcover book, like a family history text you're preparing for the next family reunion, or that novel or book of poetry you wrote so many years ago.

Trunks / aka, Steamer Trunks

Bob and Ardyce Lake
Syracuse, NY
(315) 488-2454
email:  rlake5@twcny.rr.com

Do you have your grandparents steamer trunk in the attic, and wish it looked like new so you could bring it down to the family room or bedroom?  They make great storage, blankets in the family room or bedding in a bedroom.  Bob and Ardyce can make your trunk look like new.  Replace leather straps or hinges, replace broken or missing wheels, finish the wood and paint the metal, whatever you like.  Just give them a call, or even email them with your questions.  If you can send them a picture and describe what you'd like done, all the better. 

If you just want to get rid of your trunk, but would like it to live on in someone else's life, give them a call.  They may make you an attractive offer, and you'll be recycling your heirloom.  We try to encourage everyone to be green.

If you want to buy a trunk, but haven't found one that is ready for your home, give them a call.  They usually have some ready to go.  During the summer you might find some of their trunks at The Depot Antique Gallery, in Bouckville, about an hour East of Syracuse on Route 20.

Upholstery

We are very sad that On the Fringe is no longer in business.
We wish Kathy & Mitch well in their new adventures.
Kathy may still be taking on upholstery projects in her home, so feel free to email her, to discuss a project.  She has been an upholsterer many years, and has a well stocked supply of fabric, which you would be most welcome to look over.
Email:  thefring@dreamscape.com

Please let the business you call or visit know that you found them at internet site "www.cnyAntiques.com".

As you can see we can and may add many more individuals to this site.  If you are in this business, and wish to advertise here, please contact serendipity@twcny.rr.com.  Thanks for visiting.

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