About Furniture Rescuers – Seattle's Furniture Restoration Experts

Meet Furniture Rescuers, serving Seattle with furniture restoration, refinishing, stripping, and repairs since 1987.

1987

Year Established

39+

Years of Experience

4

Core Furniture Services

50mi

Service Radius from Seattle

About Furniture Rescuers

At Furniture Rescuers, we believe quality furniture deserves the opportunity to be enjoyed for years to come. Since 1987, we have helped customers in Seattle, WA, and surrounding communities restore, refinish, strip, and repair furniture they want to keep.

Our primary focus is furniture restoration and refinishing. Whether a piece has been in your family for generations, was discovered at an antique shop, or has simply accumulated years of everyday wear, we work to give furniture a renewed appearance and extend its useful life.

With decades of experience behind us, we understand that every piece is different. The age, construction, wood, finish, condition, damage, and desired result can all influence how furniture should be approached. We take those differences into consideration when discussing a project and determining the services it may need.

Serving the Seattle Area Since 1987

Furniture Rescuers was established in 1987. That long history is an important part of who we are today. Furniture styles have changed over the decades, but the reasons people choose restoration often remain the same. Some customers want to preserve furniture with sentimental value. Others appreciate the craftsmanship or character of an older piece. Some simply own furniture they like and would rather restore it than search for a replacement.

Whatever brings you to us, our goal is to help you understand what can be done with your furniture. Over the years, our work has included projects for homeowners, collectors, antique businesses, hotels, and other customers. Our experience has also included notable projects involving furniture at the Washington State Capitol and established Seattle properties.

Every project contributes to the practical experience we bring to the next piece that comes through our doors.

Furniture Rescuers workshop in Seattle, WA
Bright living room with a tan sofa, white windows, floor lamp, and wicker basket on a shag rug.

Our Focus on Furniture Restoration

Furniture restoration can mean different things depending on the condition and character of a piece. One item may need attention to its finish, while another may require repairs and refinishing. An older piece covered by layers of paint may need stripping before its natural wood and details can be properly evaluated. That is why we offer complementary services rather than approaching every project with a single solution.

Our core services include furniture restoration, furniture refinishing, furniture stripping, and furniture repairs. Together, these services allow us to address many of the problems that can make older or damaged furniture appear ready for replacement. Whenever possible and appropriate for the piece, our objective is to help make furniture attractive, functional, and enjoyable again.

Furniture Refinishing With Experience Behind It

A finish plays an important role in both the appearance and character of wood furniture. Over time, that surface can become scratched, faded, stained, worn, or simply outdated. Furniture refinishing provides an opportunity to renew the piece instead of replacing it.

The appropriate refinishing process depends on the furniture itself and the result you want to achieve. Removing an existing finish, preparing the surface, working with stain or color, and applying a new finish all require attention to the condition and characteristics of the piece.

Our decades in the furniture restoration and refinishing business give us practical experience with a broad range of projects.

Antique furniture restoration Seattle
Two wooden chairs in a softly lit room, one in the foreground and one blurred behind it

Helping Preserve Furniture Worth Keeping

Not every piece of furniture is valuable for the same reason. An antique may be valued for its age and craftsmanship. A dining table may matter because generations of a family have gathered around it. A vintage piece may have a style that is difficult to find in new furniture. Another item may simply be well made, comfortable, and perfectly suited to your home.

We understand that restoration decisions are often about more than appearance. By restoring or refinishing existing furniture, you may be able to preserve the character, memories, craftsmanship, or usefulness that made you want to keep the piece in the first place. Our job is not to decide why your furniture matters. Our job is to help you explore what can be done to rescue it.

Decades of Hands-On Furniture Experience

Working in furniture restoration since 1987 has exposed us to many different types of furniture, finishes, wear, and damage. That experience matters because restoration is rarely a one-size-fits-all process. What works for one table may not be appropriate for another. Antique furniture can present different considerations from newer pieces, while damaged furniture may need repairs before refinishing can begin.

We bring our experience to each project while considering the individual furniture in front of us. Our work has ranged from everyday residential furniture to antiques and pieces associated with prominent Washington and Seattle locations. Regardless of the size or history of a project, we remain focused on the furniture and the work it requires.

Modern living room with a teal sofa, glass coffee table, patterned rug, and floor lamps
Long banquet table set for an elegant indoor event with greenery and white floral decor

Furniture Services for Seattle and Surrounding Communities

Furniture Rescuers is based at 11041 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168. From our Seattle location, we serve customers within an approximately 50-mile radius.

Our services include:

  • Furniture restoration
  • Furniture refinishing
  • Furniture stripping
  • Furniture repairs

If you live outside Seattle but within the surrounding region, contact us to discuss your location and project. We can help determine whether your furniture and service area are a fit for what we provide.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long has Furniture Rescuers been in business?

    We have been serving customers since 1987. Our decades of experience are central to

    our approach to furniture restoration, refinishing, stripping, and repair.

  • Where is Furniture Rescuers located?

    We are located at 11041 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168.

  • What areas do you serve?

    We serve Seattle and surrounding communities within approximately a 50-mile radius of

    our location.

  • What are your main furniture services?

    Our primary services are furniture refinishing, furniture restoration, furniture stripping,

    and furniture repairs. Restoration and refinishing are at the heart of our business.

  • Do you work with old and antique furniture?

    Yes. Our experience includes antique, vintage, inherited, and other older furniture.

    Because every piece is different, we recommend contacting us with information about

    the furniture and its current condition.

  • What are your business hours?

    We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Talk to Furniture Rescuers About Your Furniture

If you have furniture you would rather rescue than replace, we would be glad to hear about it. Since 1987, Furniture Rescuers has focused on helping Seattle-area customers give worn, aging, and damaged furniture another opportunity to be used and appreciated. Whether you are considering refinishing a table, restoring an antique, removing an old finish, or repairing a damaged piece, we can discuss your needs and help determine the next step.

Visit us at 11041 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168, during our regular Monday through Friday business hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (206) 241-1090or email rabe993@aol.com to talk with Furniture Rescuers about your furniture restoration or refinishing project.