Antique Furniture Restoration in Tbilisi
With antique furniture, the first priority is to assess the surviving material, structure and characteristic details. The level of intervention is determined by the actual condition of the individual piece.
Minimum necessary intervention
Where technically possible, the priority is to retain existing elements and restore damaged areas rather than replacing them wholesale.
Wood, veneer and decorative details
Work may include structural reinforcement, veneer and surface repairs, or restoration of small missing details. Each decision is based on the condition of the piece.
Selecting the final finish
The finish and visual direction are agreed so that restoration does not simply turn an older piece into generic “new” furniture.
What the service includes
- Inspection and condition assessment of the piece
- Careful cleaning of the surface
- Restoration of lost carving or decorative fragments
- Work on the historical finish where needed
- Preservation of original elements wherever possible
Which furniture this covers
Cabinets, chairs, tables, secretary desks, chests of drawers, and other pieces of historical or collectible value.
How the process works
- Send photos of the piece
- We give a preliminary assessment and identify what kind of intervention it needs
- An in-person inspection follows, to decide what should stay untouched and what needs careful restoration
- We agree on the scope of work
- Restoration in the workshop
- Quality check
- The piece is returned
Why Israelyan Atelier
Antiques call for a different approach than ordinary repair: our first question is always what needs to be preserved, not simply how to "refresh" the piece. We use a careful approach focused on preserving original details and limiting intervention to what is necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
How does an antique assessment begin?
Clear photos of the full piece and damaged details are useful. More complex cases may require an in-person inspection.
Do old details always have to be replaced?
No. Where technically possible, retaining existing elements is generally preferable to full replacement.
Can the final colour be agreed in advance?
Yes. The visual direction and expected result can be agreed before work begins, taking the existing condition into account.
What if the piece has its original patina?
Original patina and the historical surface layer are part of a piece's value — we try to preserve them wherever that's the right call.
Can a missing carved element be restored?
Yes, lost ornament fragments are rebuilt to match the surviving pattern on the piece itself.
Send photos for an assessment
Careful restoration of antique and older furniture in Tbilisi. Preliminary photo assessment and an agreed scope of work.
Send photos for an assessment