Furniture Repair
Heirloom Furniture Repair in South Amana
At Schanz Furniture & Refinishing, we understand that a broken chair or a split table top doesn't mean the end of a family treasure. Since 1965, our South Amana workshop has specialized in the structural restoration of solid wood furniture. We don't just "patch" your pieces; we utilize traditional woodworking joinery to ensure they remain functional for the next generation.
Common Furniture Repairs We Handle
Most structural issues are the result of age, humidity changes, or daily wear. Our craftsmen evaluate each piece to determine the best method of restoration.
- Structural Joinery: Re-gluing loose chair rungs, tightening table pedestals, and repairing wobbly frames.
- Surface Restoration: Fixing cracks in solid wood table tops and repairing deep gouges or structural chips.
- Component Replacement: Custom-turning missing spindles or recreating broken wooden parts to match the original style.
Is Your Furniture a Candidate for Repair?
To help you decide if a repair is the right path, please consider the following "Call-Saver" guidelines before reaching out:
- Solid Wood focus: We specialize in solid hardwood furniture (Oak, Cherry, Walnut, etc.). We generally do not repair particle board or laminate furniture.
- Repair vs. Refinishing: Structural repair focuses on making the piece sturdy. If you also want the wood to look brand new, you may want to explore our Professional Refinishing services.
- Chair Seating: If the wood frame is fine but the seat is failing, please visit our Chair Caning & Weaving page.
Request a Repair Estimate
The most efficient way to get an estimate is to skip the phone call and send us visual information first. We require photos to see the extent of the structural damage before we can provide a ballpark figure.
Please upload photos of your broken furniture here. Once reviewed, we will contact you to discuss the next steps and when you can drop the piece off at our shop.
Furniture repair may require a variety of different services depending on the individual piece. We are able to provide many services such as stripping the old finish off, re-gluing joints, fixing cracks or just simply replacing seat weaving on chairs. We have experienced people do our caning, splint ash and rush seat weaving. See the selections/patterns of seat weaving we offer.
Many times in furniture repair or refinishing, pieces may just need a bit of repair while others may need both repair and refinishing. Since pricing can vary depending on the restoration need, we typically ask for the customers to bring in their furniture for a firm quote. We understand that this may not be possible for everyone, due to distance, so we do welcome photos sent using our contact form. Quality photos can provide us with enough information to give you a "ball park" figure. From that figure you can then decide if or when it would be desirable for you to bring your piece to us here at Schanz Furniture.
If you’re looking for quality, look no further than Schanz Furniture & Refinishing. For the past 25 years, we have purchased new furniture and have had many family heirlooms repaired, refinished, and re-caned at this family owned business. The superior craftsmanship that goes into every piece is second to none. Whether you have furniture that needs to be repaired and/or refinished or you are looking for custom made furniture, we highly recommend a trip to South Amana. You will be amazed at how Schanz Furniture can bring your old pieces back to life and useful once again, or the detail that goes into each and every custom built piece that they produce. You will never be disappointed with anything that Schanz Furniture & Refinishing does for you.
We could not be happier with our decision to utilize Schanz Furniture for all of our home furnishing needs. After visiting their shop in the 1980’s, we were so pleased with the quality of the furniture on display that we made our first purchase. Through the years we have repeatedly worked with the Schanz’s to design everything from bedroom suites to custom living room and dining room furniture. Each unique piece is not only a beautiful and functional addition to our home, the incredible craftsmanship has created heirlooms we can proudly pass along to future generations. Whether you have a treasured heirloom of your own that you want restored or you are looking for something new, we highly recommend the Schanz Furniture and Refinishing business for their superior workmanship and artistry.
The owners are so personable. their artistry is great!
Their attention to detail on each item shows you how much they love their craft.
We had a loveseat that had an arm damaged badly, and are so happy we took it to Schanz for repair. A dog had chewed on the arm, and it was damaged on the top and below, and since it was a large dog, the damage was significant. And now it looks as good as new, and for a very reasonable price. We highly recomend Schanz for wood furniture repair!