Patryk Karbowski✓
★★★★★
“Thoroughly professional, in a lovely atmosphere. Besides the big projects, Mr Wojciech also does everyday furniture repairs, which makes the workshop an invaluable place in the neighbourhood.”
FURNITURE RESTORATION WARSAW · PRAGA-PÓŁNOC
Furniture restoration in Warsaw that respects its history.
Restoration of antique and period furniture, from Boulle marquetry to Art Deco and design icons of post-war Poland. Traditional conservation techniques, materials matched to the original, and an individual approach to every piece.
Feel free to write in English, and we will reply in English.
92
Client reviews
5.0
Google rating: excellent
Antiques
Our specialism: restoration
Pl. Hallera
Warsaw, Praga-Północ
BEFORE AND AFTER
The same piece, before and after restoration.
Each photo shows the piece before restoration and after the work was finished. Click to enlarge.
WHAT WE DO
Three ways to meet a piece of furniture.
01
ProfessionalRestoration
When restoring a piece we aim to preserve its historical value and pay close attention to the materials originally used. Every object gets an individual approach, expert knowledge and our full commitment.
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02
LastingRepair
Regluing damaged parts, filling losses in veneer and solid wood, stabilising the structure, and reconstructing damaged or missing joinery elements.
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03
Furniture forSale
Our shop offers selected restored pieces, ready for your home, as well as pieces still waiting to be restored.
Visit the shop (in Polish) →Our story
A workshop in Praga-Północ, surrounded by craft tradition.
Since it was founded, Pracownia Meblowa has worked in Warsaw’s Praga-Północ district, in a quiet courtyard within the Socialist Realist housing complex on Plac gen. Józefa Hallera. The craftsmen in the workshop are art historians and cabinetmaker-restorers with many years of experience in antique conservation.
We specialise in the classical restoration of antique furniture using traditional tools and materials, and we especially enjoy working on pieces with Boulle marquetry. We also restore 20th-century furniture, particularly Art Deco and the design icons of post-war Poland.
We work with specialists from the Faculty of Wood Technology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), among other things hosting student placements. We deal honestly with every client, keep our prices fair and help with transporting furniture.
We approach every piece with full attention to its history. After restoration, we want its beauty to move people again.– Wojciech Kosieradzki, Pracownia Meblowa
What sets us apart
- We remove and clean old finishes: polish, lacquer, wax
- We French polish by hand with natural, alcohol-based shellac
- Gluing with traditional pearl hide glue
- We wax with natural wax made in-house
- Chemical treatment of woodworm: furniture beetle, house longhorn beetle
- We replace missing brass fittings and repair locks and escutcheons
- We veneer from our own stock of seasoned veneers
SELECTED WORK
Completed restoration projects.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Three stages, always in the same order.
01
Quote
First, we prepare an individual estimate for the restoration work. The price depends on the condition of the piece and the scope of work needed, among other things. Photos sent by email are enough to start.
02
Restoration
The full restoration takes place in our workshop. We have all the tools and conservation materials needed, and we keep you updated on progress throughout.
03
Handover and transport
Once the owner has approved the result, we take care of returning the piece safely, wrapped in bubble wrap and stretch film.
Client reviews
GOOGLE CLIENT REVIEWS
Excellent
★★★★★
Based on 92 reviewsTranslated from Polish
Google
Michał Cichoń✓
★★★★★
“Recommended with all my heart. Our Lisek armchairs were professionally restored and will give us joy for years to come. Mr Wojciech is a true professional.”
Katsiaryna Karpitskaya✓
★★★★★
“Highly recommended! They restored the frame of my antique mirror, quickly and beautifully. Excellent service.”
Jacek Kikolski✓
★★★★★
“A very quick and efficient repair of two chairs with minor damage. No trace of the defects remains. Highly recommended.”
Katarzyna Szubert✓
★★★★★
“I warmly recommend this workshop. Excellent communication and restoration of the highest standard. A decent, solid, professional business, and one with soul… there are few like it left.”
Adam K.✓
★★★★★
“Professionalism and very friendly service. An armchair restored a few years ago was rescued once again by Mr Wojciech after an unfortunate ‘accident’ recently. Highly recommended!”
Magdalena Makarewicz✓
★★★★★
“It was our first time using Mr Wojciech’s services, and we hope not the last :) Chierowski 366 armchair: new upholstery and cover, restoration of the wooden frame. The armchair is a keepsake from our grandmother, historic and magical. Thank you!”
Marcin Jermołajew✓
★★★★★
“Mr Wojciech restored the case of a ‘bread-bin’ style record player. Superb workmanship: the lid mechanism moves smoothly, the colour has been beautifully brought out and the finish is first-rate. I warmly recommend Pracownia Meblowa, and I will certainly be back.”
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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What kind of furniture can I bring for restoration?
We are glad to restore antiques from many periods. We specialise in antique furniture, especially pieces with Boulle marquetry. Most often we restore Baroque, Neoclassical, Empire, Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Baroque, Louis XIV–XVI, Biedermeier, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture, as well as classics of Polish and European design.
How can I get a quote for restoration?
The best way is to email photos of the piece to pmeblowa@gmail.com, in English if you prefer. From a few pictures we give an initial estimate. We confirm the final price once we have seen the piece in person.
Do you arrange transport?
Yes. We arrange collection of the piece and its safe transport to the workshop and back. In transit we protect items with bubble wrap and stretch film. After delivery we set the piece in place and adjust doors, locks and drawers. We agree the details individually by email.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. All our work is covered by a guarantee set out in the restoration contract. When the restoration is finished, we also give you care instructions for the piece.
How long does a restoration take?
It depends on the condition of the piece and the scope of work. Usually it takes a few weeks. Some jobs take only a few days, while more complex ones can take several months.
Do you run furniture restoration workshops?
We do not run courses or workshops. All our effort goes into restoring our clients’ furniture and working on pieces from our own collection.
Do you restore upholstery?
We specialise in restoring the wooden structure of furniture. For upholstery we work with trusted upholsterers who reupholster period furniture, and we can coordinate the whole process for you.
Can I see my furniture during restoration?
Yes, though please arrange your visit in advance. We keep clients regularly informed and send photos of each stage of the work. You are also welcome to visit the workshop and see your piece in progress.
Do you restore post-war Polish furniture?
Yes. Although we specialise in antiques, we also restore furniture from the Polish People’s Republic era, designer pieces and classics of 20th-century Polish and European design.
How should I prepare my furniture for transport?
You don’t need to worry about it; we handle everything. At collection we protect the piece properly, remove moving parts such as drawers or doors if needed, and take it safely to the workshop.
Will restoration reduce the value of an antique?
Quite the opposite. Professional conservation and restoration carried out according to sound conservation practice increases the value of an antique. We use proven traditional methods and materials that respect the authenticity and historical character of the piece.
Do you also restore modern furniture?
Our workshop specialises in antiques and older furniture (Biedermeier, Art Deco, eclectic). For modern furniture, please get in touch so we can assess whether the way it was made allows a lasting restoration.
VISIT THE WORKSHOP
Let’s arrange a visit.
Before visiting the workshop, please arrange a convenient time by email.
A QUOTE FOR YOUR PIECE
Send us a few photos and we’ll reply with a quote.
The quickest way to a quote is photos of the piece from several sides, a note on its condition and what you would like: a full restoration or a minor repair. Feel free to write in English.
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