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4.650 Reviews
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Nicole B.
07/2016
furniture repair
 + -1 moreOutstanding.
Description of Work: Fixed my antique chair.
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Mary H.
04/2016
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Matt extended the legs on a set of dining room chairs to make the seats higher. The chair seats were too low for the height of the dining room table. He had an innovative solution that moved the upholstered legs to the bottom and added wood where it would not be seen. They look terrific and allowed me to use, rather than replace chairs. It took several weeks but was worth the wait.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Barbara F.
02/2016
furniture repair
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Dana K.
01/2016
furniture repair
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Description of Work: I called Matt to see if he could help with a repair. He was very responsive. I explained the details of the issue and he let me know that the repair was simple that we could do it without having to bring him out and pay him for a simple fix, he said he would be Halla to come out but didn't want me to waste money on a simple repair that we could easily do. he talked me through the fix Step by step. Was very responsive and straightforward about the ease of the fix. I appreciate the honesty and would definitely call him for projects and repair services
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Richard F.
12/2015
furniture repair
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Ann J.
10/2015
furniture repair
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Description of Work: I have been unable to complete my purchase. I sent photos via by phone to Matt but he said the photos were blurry and hasn't contacted again. I would like to use his services if we can connect. Ann Johnson
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christine R.
10/2015
furniture repair
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Alfonso G.
09/2015
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Matt restored and refinished my bed frame and dresser. He is a very personable guy, friendly and professional. The work he performed was outstanding.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
Therese W.
08/2015
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Matt refinished the top of my solid oak kitchen table. When he delivered it and put the table back together I told him that my table looked better than when it was new. I am thrilled with the work he did! |I would definitely hire him again.
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$600
Tianne B.
06/2015
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Reglued one dining room chair and sandblasted, recoated, and polished all six dining room chairs.
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$550
Bernadine P.
05/2015
furniture repair
 + -1 moreWonderfully!
Description of Work: Matt beautifully restored 2 occasional tables that had been horribly chewed on by a puppy. I never thought they could be restored but Matt did an incredible job! The pieces look as good if not better than new!
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Joan M.
03/2015
custom cabinets
 + -1 moreEverything was fine.
Description of Work: Modified my desk. Shortened a cabinet that I had so it would fit.
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$200
Carolyn D.
09/2014
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Matt refinished a chest that was my husband's great grandmother's. It turned out beautiful. Looks brand new!
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Catherine M K.
09/2014
furniture repair
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Karen B.
08/2014
furniture repair
 + -1 moreMatt is pleasant, down-to-earth, and very fair. He insisted I take a look at his workshop to see the quality of his work. While Matt does offer pick-up service, since there was only one chair to be fixed, I took it to his conveniently-located shop. Please note: the shop is in a large warehouse by the Chicago River. There is visitor parking inside the building but be sure to check in with the security desk. Matt took a good look at the chair, described what he was going to do, and gave me an estimate of the repair cost and the date by which the work would be completed. Once I agreed, I gave him half the cost upfront, with the other half to be paid upon completion. Matt met the date exactly, repaired my chair, and gave me useful information about the stability of this type of chair - whatever the price you paid for them. Service with a smile, done on time, with good information and a friendly black Lab to greet you at the door. I'd go back to Matt without hesitation.
Description of Work: Repaired the cracked wooden frame of one of my dining room chairs. He took it completely apart and re-glued the entire thing. It's rock-solid.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
Angie H.
08/2014
furniture repair, glass repair
 + 0 moreThey did a beautiful job. The job took a little longer than they originally thought but they marked down some of the price because of the delay. They got the job done in about 6 weeks. He was very personable and nice. He was very accommodating.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal for $100 for $200 Worth of Furniture or Artwork Restoration, Repair, or Refinishing. They refinished and repaired 3 tables and a guilt mirror.
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$300
Roberta S.
07/2014
furniture repair
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Description of Work: He did some excellent work replacing two cane chair seats with fabric. Also, a terrific job refinishing a stone table top trying to match it to original faux finish. Only problem is that in refinishing the wood he used a stain that is a bit lighter than the original which now doesn't match accompanying bakers rack. Otherwise, he did great work! He is still working on refinishing an old, messed up antiqued pine table, which I expect to be done with the same high quality work.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
David & Susie E.
07/2014
furniture repair
 + -1 moreWorkmanship is good. Took quite a while and original notes identifying the requested color stain were lost. Matt called and asked what color we wanted. Caused some pause on my part as he appeared a bit scattered. It was also a challenge to pin down a delivery date. Once we received the item, we were pleased with the result. Good thing we were not on a specific time line.
Description of Work: Refinished an antique wood plant stand.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
W Wayne W.
06/2014
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Spoke to Matt on the phone. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in answering questions. Unfortunately, I moved before I was able to get to his shop, so I was not able to benefit from his services.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
ANN H.
06/2014
furniture repair
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Description of Work: Matt does excellent work. The items turned out better than I could have imagined. Highly recommended.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Joan M.
03/2014
furniture repair
 + -1 moreThe job was completed on time and I'm very satisfied with the final result. I would recommend Matt for any furniture creation or repair.
Description of Work: Matt scaled down a cabinet of drawers to fit into an empty space (where typically a computer tower would go) in my desk. It makes the desk a lot more functional.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Bernadine M.
02/2014
furniture repair
 + -1 moreHe did an excellent job for me and did everything I asked him to do. He brought the furniture back on time and he was very pleasant to deal with. He is very nice and knows art. He is also very fairly priced and accommodates well.
Description of Work: He repaired my desk. He also reversed the surfaces of the desk and of a game table for me.
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Ruth V.
02/2014
furniture repair
 + -1 moreWe were very pleased with the work they did. They did exactly what we asked. They did a very good job.
Description of Work: We used Matt Fixes Furniture for furniture refinishing.
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Alan A.
12/2013
furniture repair
 + -1 moreMatt came out on 11/5/13 to look at the project. A strip of the gold leaf faux finish on our credenza was loose and needed to be glued. On 11/11/13 Matt came back to do the job. The strip on the credenza was difficult to get at and Matt's B-plan worked great.This required that the credenza be laid on it's side. Matt was pretty resourceful in figuring out how to clamp it down while the glue dried. So while the glue was drying, Matt touched up a number of scatches on a gold leaf nightstand. He also worked on a number of scatches on our high gloss black dining room table legs and a ding in the wood on our railing leading to the basement. He was very careful when laying out his paints and protecting the area from possible spills or drips. I was happy with the results and will use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Touch up scatches on gold leaf night stand, dining room table, a desk in the study and a dent in our railing. Also repaired a credenza.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
JANET T.
05/2012
furniture repair
 + -1 moreFrom my first phone conversation with Matt, I made up my mind to use him to do the work. He approaches the job from the standpoint of "artist" rather than just a job. I knew my furniture was in good hands. Plus he was happy to included pick up and delivery services as a given. The job did take a bit longer than Matt originally hoped, principally because we agreed to a later delivery date, but frankly I think the services of an individual craftsman were worth the additional time. I cannot recommend Matt highly enough.
Description of Work: I have had so many folks raving about how lovely my kitchen chairs are now! I made the grievous error years ago of attempting to refinish my six mid-century modern bent wood & upholstered kitchen chairs. My cats finished off the upholstery and they were being held together by gaff tape. I finally bit the bullet and made the decision to get them professionally re-done and I couldn't be happier with Matt Girrbach's work! Matt and his colleague who re-upholstered the chairs did beautiful work, and not only did I get the best price (just over $266 a chair), I got six chairs that are restored to the quality of new furniture. Yes, I know Antiques Roadshow says "don't refinish" -- but I had already violated that and needed to correct my amatuer efforts. Matt was my hero!
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
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Contact information
South Loop by appointment, Chicago, IL 60616
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Service Categories
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Cabinet Making,
Glass and Mirrors,
Doors,
Interior Painting,
Artwork/Murals,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Furniture - Custom Made,
Fireplaces,
Framing,
Unfinished Carpentry
FAQ
Matt Fixes Furniture is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Matt Fixes Furniture accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Matt Fixes Furniture does not offer free project estimates.
No, Matt Fixes Furniture does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Matt Fixes Furniture does not offer a senior discount.
No, Matt Fixes Furniture does not offer emergency services.
No, Matt Fixes Furniture does not offer warranties.
Matt Fixes Furniture offers the following services: Repair,refinishing, restoration, alterations, repurposing of fine or everyday furniture, artwork, trophys, keepsakes. I specialize in problem / delicate items, bringing wrecked, awful looking items back to beautiful condition and making my customers say WOW!
No animal husbandry, corporate espionage or calculous tutoring.
Contact information
South Loop by appointment, Chicago, IL 60616
www.mattfixesfurniture.com