Furniture Restoration Sydney

Keep the furniture that makes your home yours

Keep the furniture that matters to you with personal guidance on its next chapter. Tempo Interiors works one to one with you to consider the piece, its condition and how it belongs in your home. Our Mosman team brings a decorating perspective to the conversation and is there to talk through the possibilities by phone.

Furniture restoration is a chance to reconsider what you already own. Talk to Tempo Interiors about your piece, its condition and the result you have in mind. Our Mosman studio brings furniture and interior decorating together, so the conversation can consider both the piece itself and its place in your home.

Discuss your furniture

Examples of our work

Explore a selection of furniture projects by Tempo Interiors, including dining settings, sideboards and a timber-framed daybed.

Dining settings

Sideboards

Daybed

Start with the piece, then consider the possibilities

Restoration starts with a few useful questions. What do you want to keep? What is no longer working? Are you hoping to address wear, rethink the finish or make a much-loved piece feel at home in a different room?

The right approach depends on the furniture's construction, existing surface, condition and intended use. Share what you know about its history, along with any damage or previous repairs. If there is a feature you especially value, such as the grain, colour or original details, tell us that too.

Dining tables and dining settings

A dining table has to work with everyday life as well as the room around it. When enquiring, include photographs of the tabletop, edges, base and any marks you would like addressed. Let us know whether your enquiry concerns the table, the chairs or the full setting.

Sideboards and cabinets

With storage furniture, the outside appearance is only part of the picture. Include photographs of doors, drawers, handles and any areas that are damaged or difficult to use. Tell us whether you want to retain the existing character or explore a different direction.

Furniture with upholstery

Some pieces bring timber and upholstery together. If your project includes fabric, seat cushions or upholstered panels, include those details in your enquiry. You can also explore our bespoke furniture and upholstery service.

Parker, Chiswell, Fler and other furniture names

If your piece carries a Parker, Chiswell, Fler or Danish Deluxe label, include a photograph of it with your enquiry. The same applies to furniture by Moran, Tessa, Van Treight, Jackson and Burgess.

Model details, maker stamps and old receipts can help explain the piece and what you want to retain. You can also enquire about unlabelled furniture. Suitability and proposed work are considered individually; a familiar name alone does not determine the restoration approach.

Tell us about your furniture

We help connect the proposed finish or upholstery with your room, as well as organising the questions that need answering about the work. The assessment, agreed restoration scope, timing and any collection or delivery arrangements are discussed together before you proceed.

Email your photographs to info@tempointeriors.com.au with:

• A full view of the piece, plus photographs of the sides, back and any damage
• Approximate dimensions and your suburb
• Any maker's label or details you already know
• What you would like to keep or change
• Any timing requirements

Photographs are a useful starting point. The scope and suitability of any work need to be considered for the individual piece. Before proceeding, discuss the proposed work, finish or fabric choices, price, timing and any collection or delivery arrangements.

Furniture restoration questions

Is my furniture worth restoring?

Consider its condition, construction, usefulness and what it means to you, alongside the likely cost of the work. A piece may be worth keeping because it fits your home or has personal significance. A photograph alone cannot establish its value or reveal every repair it may need.

How much does furniture restoration cost?

The cost depends on the individual piece and the work involved. Size, condition, repairs, materials, finish choices and transport can all affect the scope. Send photographs and details so your enquiry can begin with the furniture you actually have.

Can the colour or finish be changed?

That depends on the material, existing finish and condition of the piece. Share a reference image or describe the look you have in mind. A change of colour or sheen should be considered with the construction and character of the furniture; not every finish is suitable for every surface.

What is the difference between restoration and reupholstery?

Furniture restoration can involve the condition, structure or finish of an existing piece. Reupholstery focuses on its covering and, where needed, the padding and support beneath. A piece with an exposed timber frame and upholstered seat may need both kinds of work.

What about scratches, water marks or loose joints?

Photograph and describe each concern separately, including veneer damage, marks and any movement in the frame. Different problems call for different assessments. The material, depth of damage and structural condition all matter when considering what work is suitable.

How long will the work take?

Timing depends on the agreed work, materials and availability. Include any deadline in your first enquiry and discuss the schedule before making arrangements. A particular completion date needs to be confirmed for your project.

Discuss your furniture with Tempo Interiors

Send your photographs and ideas, or call to arrange a visit to our Mosman studio.

Email your furniture photos

info@tempointeriors.com.au | 02 9960 2844
52 Ourimbah Road, Mosman NSW 2088
Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm, by appointment

Timber seating and upholstery details

A closer look at room settings and finishing details. Select a photograph to view the full image.