 WHERE TO
REPAIR YOUR
COLLECTIBLES
San Diego guide to repairing, restoring, refurnishing, refinishing old used furniture, renovation of antiques, antique radio repair, rewiring lamps, fixing sewing machines, caning, seat weaving, furniture stripping and upholstery repair.
Caring for your collectibles in today’s world is probably ten times more important than it was decades ago. Past generations simply put "things away," some more carefully than others. Nevertheless, taking care of family treasures means archiving the past. Whether your family has only a few antiques or a houseful, proper care is extensively described in the Heritage Preservation’s book "Caring for Your Family Treasures." Content includes books, family treasures on paper, scrapbooks/albums, photos and more.
Proper care can also avoid costly repairs. If you have an antique or a collectible in need of repair in San Diego County, here is a partial list of repair businesses. (Know of others? Send us the information.)
ANTIQUES RESTORATION & REPAIR
AM FURNITURE REPAIR-RESTORATION -- Museum quality restoration-conservation of fine antique furniture and carved objects. Specializes in cabinet making, marquetry and carved details, gilding (water and oil) and French polishing. Furniture, gilt frames, clock cases, photographs, and music boxes. 1714 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, CA. (760) 439-9278.
BLATCHFORD ORIENTAL RUG CLEANER -- Persian rugs to Chinese rugs-and all of the countries in between (there are hundreds of weaving centers in the world). Experienced with the cleaning and repairing of American Indian weavings; we are one of the few companies in the U.S. which is successful at de-bleeding American Indian pieces. We also handle other flatwoven textiles and tapestries, as well as natural fiber machine woven specialty area rugs (such as Karastan).7848 Silverton Ave, #G, San Diego , CA 92126 . (858) 566-3833. (888) 566-3859 Toll Free. Email: sandiegoruginfo@aol.com.
PONI SUNDQUIST RESTORING OF OBJETS D’ART -- Well known in the San Diego area for quality restoration. 3925 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA. (858) 274-7300.
ANTIQUE RADIO STORE -- This store fixes all kinds of antique radios, from those wonderful floor models to the cathedral-style table models. Radios are restored and repaired with hard-to-find radio tubes. Parts, diagrams, books, memorabilia. They also buy, sell or consign. 8280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #114, San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 268-5653(Mon. & Wed. 6-8; Sat. 9-5; other days by appt.)
LAMP SHADES UNLIMITED --This store actually has well over 9,000 lamp shades in stock! This is the place for lamp repair and rewiring — all at affordable prices. Also, custom lamp shades competitively priced. And, an incredible selection of finials! 1022 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 276-6530
THE STRIP SHOP -- The Strip Shop’s motto is "bare the beauty." Safe, cold solvent process for fine furniture; paint and varnish removed from wood and metal. Kitchen cabinets, doors, windows. Refinishing, counseling, phone estimates.4015 La Salle, near Sports Arena, San Diego , CA. (619) 222-8206. M-Fr. 8:30 AM -5 PM,
NC PLATING METAL POLISHING BRASS CARE -- Antique plating and polishing. 1188 Industrial Ave., Escondido, CA. (760) 741-3378
 FURNITURE REPAIR & REFINISHING
I CAN CANE -- Hand caning, rushweave, Danish seat cord. 8447 Aries Rd., San Diego, CA. (858) 586-1898.
FURNITURE MEDIC -- Residential and commercial. Ranked in top ten bracket for over eight years in a row. Kitchen cabinets, complete refinishing, antique restoration, water damage restoration, upholstery, shutters (repaired, refinished). San Diego, CA : (858) 271-7438; North County Inland, San Diego, CA : (760) 741-9258.
LINDEN PAINTING & REFINISHING, INC. -- We refinish kitchen cabinets and furniture plus wood and metal office furniture and file cabinets. Complete upholstery department. Servicing San Diego county since 1972. Phone: (619) 444-5606.
SOFA BED & RECLINER REPAIR -- Mobile service; replacement and repair of all parts. Mattresses available. Sam La Valle. San Diego, CA. (619) 279-3372.
CANE SPECIALTIES -- Quality seat weaving; cane, rush, splint. Wicker repair and restoration; furniture refinishing. Select antique chairs available. 14125 Rio Court, Poway, CA 92064. (858) 748-8520.
MICHAEL E. CLACK RESTORATIONS -- Refinishing, upholstery, custom built from scratch, serving all of San Diego County for 25 years. In-home consultations. Free pickup and delivery in most cases. 18106 Dos Picos Park Rd., Ramona, CA. (760) 788-3620.
CHAIR MEDIC -- First aid for loose and broken chairs. Quality craftsmanship; lifetime guarantee on repairs. All work done on the premises. North Coastal Area , San Diego, CA. (760) 737-5065.
ARIEL’S REFINISHING -- Complete furniture restorations including antiques and modern, stripping, repairs/gluing, kitchen cabinets. Free pickup and delivery; estimates provided. 2051 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, CA. (760) 434-8376.
VINTAGE R&R -- Over 30 years experience in the repair and restoration of all kinds of fine home furnishings. We specialize in expert restoration of antiques, plus we are the premier source in San Diego County for restoration of water and fire damage. Our prices are the best in the area. 1130-C Industrial Ave., Escondido CA 92029. Open by appointment only. (760) 533-8247. Or visit us online at www.vintagerr.com.
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