Ralph Colby & Son Furniture Refinishing

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We had several old and expensive wood furniture re surfaced including a large formal dining table and an 80 year old table owned by my grandfather with inlays that had water marks and a dark stain. The items were all top of the line fine wood furniture. The tables all look like I bought them yesterday. The stain is gone. The repairs were expensive but I was very very pleased with all of the work and highly recommend.

I had hoped to have my table glued and refinished but the cost was prohibitive. the work was good but I just can't afford it.

On 1/2/08, Ralph Colby met with me, and was very knowledgeable about antiques. He spent a good 20 minutes looking at the buggy. He said it was one of the nicest ones he'd seen, so I knew he had experience with my particular item. He told me that the rusted metal hinges would originally have been nickel plated, and that he knew another craftsman who could do that for an extra fee if I wished. He told me that I could also have the rubber wheels replaced, but since they were not in bad shape, we didn't. He said he would match the original paint color as closely as possible. He gave me a quote and an estimate of 5-6 weeks. I said I was hoping to have it restored for my daughter's 2nd birthday party on 1/27. He said he would do what he could. I got a call on Fri 1/25 saying it was ready to pick up. Unfortunately, I didn't get it until after they closed, so the gift had to wait. But they did wonderful work. The wicker repair was well done, and the wood, wicker and metal parts painted cleanly

They work was great! They even advised me against dipping the chair as the chair would have fallen apart, despite the fact that other companies had advised to the contrary. I was impressed with their advice and expertise.

We have had thousands of dollars of work done at Colby's over the years. A great place to have work done. Refinishing of chairs, tables, sofas, dressers just to name a few.