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About Furniture Repair

If you have an investment in Quality furniture pieces either Antique or modern, and want to keep them in excellent condition, Read on...

Furniture repair, it’s part art, and part science

Furniture repair is partly art, and part science and history blended with a passion for conservation. A skilled furniture technician evaluates furniture using his senses and historic understanding, to produce a plan of repair which will give both a sturdy result and follow the original intent of the designer. It Requires a high level of commitment, constant study and sharpening of the skills of the craft.

Antiques Road Show

Remember the episode of the antiques road show where the Keno Brothers feature a wonderful furniture item? I love those guys, they always provide an entertaining and educational explanation of the history, maker,age and potential value of a piece, then all too often... the bad news. Were it not for the un-professional repair, the Chair or desk or whatever furniture item currently being discussed, would be much, much more valuable than it is now.

Well conceived and well executed is the key!

If you notice, they never say that proper repair, restoration or even refinishing is a problem when well conceived and well executed, but when it’s bad… it is always a detraction.

The rules of Good furniture repair

Most of us don’t have original Thomas Chippendale furniture or other museum quality items, we might, but even if we don’t, the basic rules are the same,"do no harm" Good Furniture repairing, takes a skilled repairer.
A skilled Furniture repairman must be a sort of furniture historian as well as a great Woodworker

Modern furniture can be dramatically devalued


Think only very old and valuable Antiques are the only furniture items at risk? Think again! Recently, a guest at our shop had a really great Eames Chair which was a family heirloom which he now owns and is proud of. After some explanation about the provenance of the chair and his desire regarding it’s future he decided to share that he had been to other furniture restoration shops before Discovering Gramco.
eams cahir

What he told me next was beyond belief.

While talking about the repair project at an other shop he visited, the shop keeper confidently affirmed that he had repaired several Eames chairs before, But admitted the only way He had found to repair the chair so it would hold up, was to drill holes in them and install bolts through the formed rosewood arms where the come together with the seat, Bad Bad Idea!

This is a valuable chair!

Needless to say, He Took his chair and left to continue his research. We’re Glad He found The Gramco Furniture Restoration Co. because the chair will continue to be as lovely as it ever was , and quite usable too. We Guarantee it.

What about the victims of bad repairs?

What about those other people who didn’t know better, who now have bolts through their Vintage chairs where there should be none? Well, the important chair that was once worth Thousands of dollars no longer is. Ill conceived repairs have diminished value by as much as 70%.
If you are one of the unlucky souls with bolts in the arms of your Eames Chair?...We can fix that for around $700.00.

We help people with furniture repairs

At Gramco, we help people with furniture repairs, even when they have previously been done poorly at home or elsewhere, because Bad repairs, are simply Bad, They do not hold up well and when they fail, they are much more difficult to repair the second time around than if done right in the first place, and of course bad furniture repairs diminish value of fine furniture, art objects and antiques.

Share your furniture repair concerns with us.

When your important furniture is in need of repair, a little time spent with Gramco now will save a lot of Grief later, We would be pleased to chat with you about it.

Special promotion

Our rate is $135.00 per hour for consultations and professional documentation for insurance or legal purposes. But For a limited time, when you take time to introduce yourself we will contact you at a time convenient to you at no charge. We can chat a bit to get an understanding of your particular needs and advise you on the best, most professional course of action to take. That way you will know and understand the best practices for your particular repair project before beginning.
With over 44 years of repairing all kinds of fine furniture, you will find yourself in good hands with Gramco. For a limited time when you fill in the short contact form be sure to check the box request our
Bimonthly E-publication “Restoration Wise” and You will receive six copies a year. Filled with tips and techniques to help you live better and enjoy your Fine Furniture more.

Outstanding!

"All the furniture restoration work you have performed for me over the last 5 years has been done with the utmost care and concern for perfection. I have especially received many compliments on the pieces that were placed in my legislative office"
W.R Lansing Mi.

The Congregational Church

The Congregational Church has had Gramco Furniture Restoration do work for us several times and we have been very satisfied with the work the company has done for us.
The church would not hesitate to recommend Gramco
Sincerely,
R.M
Minister

Mr.J.V President, Dearborn MI.

Mr. John VerHines of Gramco Refinished our birch arm chairs in 1983, we are still using them.
We are quite satisfied with his workmanship.
Mr.J.V
President
Fine dining establishment
Dearborn MI.

Mr. J.R.M insurance professional Dearborn MI.

I am happy to recommend John VerHines as an excellent furniture refinisher. After a personal inspection of the Gramco shop and workmanship I am certain He can completely satisfy your fussiest claimant.
When you are in the vicinity of Wayne I'd appreciate it if you would stop in and introduce yourself. you can meet John and get a tour of his operation.
I am sure you will be favorably impressed and will add him to your list of fine dependable service contractors

Mr. J.A.H. President , office supply company.

This is to serve as a letter of recommendation for Gramco Furniture Restoration Co. Service department.
Having serviced My company we found their work to be of high quality and would recommend them without any reservation.
Thank you
JAH.
President , office supply company

MR. R.A.R. Bank president Wayne Mi.

Dear John:
Just a note of thanks for the beautiful job your firm did in repairing our Antique Chinese buffet. When the news photographer dropped his camera on the top we felt the damage was beyond repair. Now however, it is as beautiful a piece as it was before the accident.
Thank you again for your prompt courteous and talented service.

Mr. C.E.K. President. Design firm

We have worked with John and the crew at Gramco on a number of projects over the years. We have always found the work and pricing to be more than satisfactory.
John works diligently to satisfy every request. We have worked together on antique restoration projects large and small as well as simple re-spray jobs on banks of file cabinets. Every job has been done on time and on budget.

I personally visited the Gramco facility on several occasions and have always found the premises neat and orderly, well equipped and business like.
I have in the past and do herewith, recommend John and his company without reservation
CEK.
President. Design firm
Birmingham MI. 48009

Dan K. president piano Company

Dear John,
Just a few words on the piano refinishing you have been doing for us in the last year.
I am very pleased with your efforts to do as fine a job as possible with all the Grands and Verticals.
The finishes are superb !
I just plain like dealing with you !
Dan K. president piano Company

MS. D.H Executive Secretary.

Dear John:
This letter is to advise you that we appreciated the work which you did on our board room table.
The work was done within the time frame quoted and the finish is exactly what we wanted.
Sincerely
MS. D.H Executive Secretary

Tom, President restoration firm.

"John VerHines of Gramco has done refinishing work for our company for several years. We handle hundreds of fire and water claims each year.

He not only does excellent work, but is very responsive to the needs of the customer and believes and practices customer satisfaction.

We have a lot of confidence in John and Gramco as he has proven to us that he is honest, hardworking and a master at his trade.

It is a pleasure to recommend John and the Gramco company"
Tom, President restoration firm

Ms. V.D.H Director, Fine Arts.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
"Our concern specializes in Oriental antiquities, providing mostly Oriental hardwood furniture over 100 years old.

The pieces we sell have been acquired mostly in the Far East from Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, and need substantial repair and refinishing.
We have explored the refinishing process and processors throughout this area and in the eastern part of the United States and have found that John VerHines' company, Gramco has provided us with Remarkable workmanship.

We have found his commitment to Restoration and excellence has been more than satisfactory and we can only recommend him in the highest and most complimentary terms."
V.D.H Director, Fine Arts.
Birmingham Mi
.48009

B.K. Court administrator.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
"I contacted Gramco last year to refinish the Judge's desk and credenza which was approximately twenty-six years old. We were to be moving to our new location soon and time was a factor. Because of the fine workmanship, conscientiousness in getting the job done timely, and the overall concern for the customer I would not hesitate to recommend Gramco to another.

Mr. W.R ESQ Legislator Lansing Mi.

Outstanding!
"All the furniture restoration work you have performed for me over the last 5 years has been done with the utmost care and concern for perfection. I have especially received many compliments on the pieces that were placed in my legislative office"
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