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Furniture Repair, Restoration and/or Manufacture
450 S. Main Street
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 458-5999
Serendipity@twcny.rr.comTom 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.
5562 Jordan Road (next to the Elbridge Medical Center)
Elbridge, NY 13060
(315) 689-6483 (shop) or 420-0259 (cell)
rleroy3@verizon.netOpen: 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."
4014 New Court Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 391-9906
millerrefinishing@live.com
Hours: vary, please call or email for free consultation appointmentWayne was the head refinisher at Tobin's for 25 years and has decided to strike out on his own .. following the dream. He's your man for large projects, entire dining room sets, pianos, pool table, .. Please visit his web site for more information and pictures of his work, and consider supporting his business.
424 County Route 85 (see their web site for directions and great pictures of their store)
Fulton, NY 13069
(315) 593-6397Open: 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
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.
106 Windwood Road
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 458-7045
wwwkr@aiusa.comRon 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.
19 River Runne
Pennellville, NY 13121
(315) 676-4080
cfpcep@twcny.rr.com
Beware, internet search engine provided directions may be very misleading! Simply drive North out of Liverpool, on Morgan Road (County Route 10), cross Route 31 and continue another ~4 miles, make a right on Ennis, at the end make a right on River Runne, business is in their home at the end of the street on the right (up the hill). Note, Google Map provides Williams Road, which does not exist in the physical world.Charlie repairs and/or restores 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.
Painting, including Faux-marbling
Sicilian-born, Teresa Vitale is a renaissance artist. She applies ancient techniques with a modern twist. In her twenty years of business, she has created custom trompe l'oeil painting on walls, furniture, canvas and architectural features. Recently she restored her one hundred and sixty-plus year old carriage house into a studio. There she creates her transportable art. Vitale has designed a collection of hand-painted wallpapers with companion architectural moldings. Her other passion is restoration. Old fireplace surrounds, pillars and furniture become heirloom pieces that are timeless, practical and one of a kind. Her studio is open by appointment only. Located at 38 S. Main St, Jordan, NY. Phone # is 315-689-5037. Her web site is as follows: www.tav-designs.com. Teresa is also part of an artist cooperative in Skaneateles, NY. There her portfolio is on display as well as her one of a kind creations. For more information visit www.SkaneatelesArtisans.com .
For the past year and a half, Teresa Vitale has been working on developing an open artist studio tour and art trail along the Erie Canal and connective corridor. Currently she is working with Hannah Blake from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and Lori Skoog from the Art Walks on Water, to develop this initiative. Her initiative is called " Canaltown Studios And Art Trails ". The goal is to develop the small villages and communities in upstate NY, by collaborating art appreciation, economic growth, history and culture. Please help us find the way to make this happen real soon by visiting http://www.ErieCanalway.org/explore_things-to-do_art.htm .
Teresa was highlighted in the May 2009 issue of Central New York Home & Garden, a new local magazine. Please feel free to click the magazine name above. To see Teresa's work and read the article, click the "Archive" button, and page down to click the May Issue cover. I think you might enjoy this new local magazine .. and it's free! Ciao
Cane, Weave and/or Rush Repair / Replacement
5562 Jordan Road (next to
the Elbridge Medical Center)
Elbridge, NY 13060
(315)
689-6483 (shop) or
420-0259 (cell)
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 can be found selling at many of the local antique shows.
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."
Bob and Ardyce Lake
Syracuse, NY
(315) 488-2454
rlake5@twcny.rr.comBob and Ardyce have added the repair of cane seat chairs to their trunk restoration business, listed on this page of the web site. They can be found selling at many of the local antique shows.
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.
Electronics (Radio, TV and Amplifiers)
David L Froehlich
PO Box 285
Liverpool, NY 13088-0285
dave2@tubesandtransistorsandmore.com
dave2@dreamscape.com
davesantiqueradio@me.com
Please click his business name above to visit is web site for more information. He usually has restored items for sale as well.
Stained and Slag Glass Windows and Lamps
215 N. State Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
466-4010; 1-800-876-1726 (toll-free); 466-4107 (fax)
Info@BrennanStainedGlassStudio.com
Open: Mon., Tues., Thur., & Fri. 10am-5pm; Wed. 10am-8pm; Sat. 10am-3pmPlease visit Scott at his wonderful facility. CNY stained & beveled glass specialist.
"New York's Art Glass Specialist Since 1975"
109 Wesley St. (across from the Manlius Post Office)
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 682-6071; fax 682-3838
SJCooper@twcny.rr.comOpen: 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) 471-1841Open: 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) 253-0468Open: 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.
2312 Ridge Road
Fabius, NY 13063
(315) 677-9381
nbdartist@aol.comPorcelain restoration, including Majolica, flow blue, Imari, etc., and collectibles, such as Hummel's, Lladro, etc.
Note, I have personal experience with the quality of her work. Outstanding!
Circumstances have required Nancy to assume a greater role in her family business, Dennis Coal & Stove Co. She has a couple individuals that have taken over a majority of her restoration business, and do outstanding work. They should be able to help you with your repair. Please fell free to contact them at Mason Studio.
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.
Fine Artwork (Paintings, Frames, Photographs, Textiles, Ceramics, Glass, Porcelain, ..)
Syracuse, NY
315-479-8961
Streamliner@earthlink.netSusan is a museum trained conservator/restorationist, living on the Eastwood side of Syracuse. She restores artwork on canvas, hardboard and paper. Discussion of your project and estimates are free of charge. She is also a nationally recognized historian and preservationist in the carousel field for over twenty years. Her experience represents work on carousels produced by every American and European manufacturer. Aside from her ongoing work saving existing carousels, she also has designed restoration projects for historic movie theaters, diners and other specialty commercial buildings.
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.
Jerry Gilbert
912 Church Street
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 458-0036
jerry@empirewinds.com
Professional Brass and Woodwind Musical Instrument Services. Feel free to click into their web site to look around.
7101 East Genesee St. (small white house on the north side of Genesee St. (Rt. 5) between Cleveland and Washington Boulevards)
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Hours: Tues. to Fri., 10 am to 5 pm; Sat. 11 to 4
(315) 637-1900 or Toll Free (877) 773-1402
HosViolin@HosmerViolins.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.
Donald Wynkopp
2320 State Route 370
Cato, NY 13033
(315) 626-2979
Tom Williams
116 W. Franklin Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
(315) 637-3978
Also custom airbrush painting / finish. More than 25 years experience.
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.
Vintage Lamp Shades - for your antique lamp
We are very sad to report that Nancy Resseguie went to be with the Lord on 28 March 2009. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all that knew her.
Antique Phonograph / Victrola Repair, Restoration, Bought & Sold
6663 Hazelnut Circle
E. Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 432-0171
ascobill@aol.comDo 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.
Canastota, by appointment
(315) 684-9977
MusicBox@Frontiernet.netNancy 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
621 W. Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 637-4988
therugfixer@verizon.netOriental and area rug repair and cleaning.
We carry Paternayan Persian Yarn, and carpet underlay padding.
Please call for hours and appointment.
I have personal experience with the quality of his work. Excellent!
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.
35 Market Street
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 258-3930
Meyer_Bookbinding@Hotmail.comOwner/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.
200 Hopper Road
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 446-4160
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.
7486 Fuller Road
Elbridge, NY 13060
(315) 255-1337
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.
11 Madison Boulevard
Canastota, NY 13032
(315) 727-0040
Please click their name above to visit their web site for more information.
I am sad to report that my friend Martin died May 2008. I include him here in remembrance and to warn those that may find his name upon an internet search of "Piano Syracuse NY".
Shoes (& Other Leather Made Goods)
310 South Main Street
N. Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 458-1982
Be GREEN .. repair your shoes and leather items, don't just throw them away! Also Orthopedic work, zipper repair, foot care products.
Bob and Ardyce Lake
Syracuse, NY
(315) 488-2454
rlake5@twcny.rr.comDo 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. You might find some of their trunks at Blushing Rose, in Fayetteville and a trunk or two at Serendipity in N. Syracuse.
5774 South Bay Road (on the South-East corner of the 481 overpass)
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 396-0358
camdesigns@twcny.rr.comOpen: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm
Carlene has a room of antiques, a framing room with a wide selection of frame stock, and a room where she does upholstering and caning. Carlene's is a one stop shop, with the essence of creativity. An Antique, Art & Craft Fair is held in the yard every Saturday, May - October (vendors are welcome).
5774 South Bay Road
Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 396-0358
camdesigns@twcny.rr.com
9645 Linda Ave
Brewerton, NY 13029-9522
(315) 668-8403
519 West Fayette Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 729-8365
chris@ftfabrics.comLocated in the Delavan Art Studio building, textiles for sewists and artists.
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.