Repair, Reassembly & Maintenance of a Damaged Windsor Chair

Custom Furniture, Doors, Built-ins, Repurposing, Repair & Maintenance | OJIKI Workshop

This project showcases the repair of a well-loved Windsor chair that had been used for many years and had developed structural damage.

To restore the chair’s strength and stability, we repaired the damaged components and completely disassembled, inspected, repaired, and reassembled the chair to eliminate looseness caused by years of use.

Repair Process for the Windsor Chair

1. Identifying the Cause of the Looseness

To determine the source of the chair’s instability, we first completely disassembled it.

Each component and every mortise-and-tenon joint was carefully inspected to identify loose or damaged areas requiring repair.

2. Repairing the Components

Repairing the Back Spindle
One of the back spindles had been damaged. We carefully repaired it by restoring and adjusting the tenon joint to ensure a secure fit.

Adjusting and Reinforcing the Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
During reassembly, each tenon was carefully reshaped where necessary and reinforced to restore the chair’s structural integrity.

3. Reassembly

During reassembly, we carefully checked:

– The overall alignment of the chair
– Twisting or distortion of the frame
– Overall balance and stability

Each component was precisely positioned to ensure the chair was sturdy and comfortable to use once again.

4. Finishing Touches

Finally, the chair was thoroughly cleaned to restore the natural beauty and texture of the wood.

After a final inspection, the repaired chair was returned to the customer.

Highlights of the Repair

✓ Completely disassembled and inspected every component to identify the root cause of the looseness.
✓ Repaired the damaged back spindle to restore durability.
✓ Adjusted and reinforced the mortise-and-tenon joints for improved strength.
✓ Corrected the chair’s alignment and balance during reassembly.

Thanks to this restoration, the Windsor chair regained its original stability, strength, and elegant silhouette.

At OJIKI Workshop, we specialize in repairing and restoring cherished wooden furniture so it can continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. If you have a piece of furniture in need of repair or restoration, please feel free to contact us.

At OJIKI Workshop, we handle not only custom-made furniture and architectural woodwork, but also a wide range of repair and maintenance services, including restoration of high-gloss painted finishes on well-used furniture and the revival of antique furniture.
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《About OJIKI Workshop》
OJIKI Workshop manufactures and sells furniture, doors, and architectural woodwork made from solid natural wood.

In addition to selling our original products, we also provide custom-made furniture, remodeling, repair, and maintenance services for unused furniture, aged doors, and built-in woodwork that no longer suits modern lifestyles.
For remodeling, repair, and maintenance projects, we listen carefully to our clients’ requests regarding design, functionality, and usability before beginning production. This approach has earned us many words of appreciation from our customers.
We hope to meet the needs of customers who wish to use their wooden furniture and wooden architectural elements with care for many years to come.

⚫︎You want to repair and maintain beloved furniture or doors so you can continue using them for a long time.
⚫︎You want to remodel furniture that your family has used for many years so it better suits your current lifestyle.
⚫︎You want to order custom-made furniture or doors made from natural materials, with careful attention to both design and usability.
⚫︎You want to live in a healthier environment, both physically and mentally, by using natural materials in the furniture and doors of your home.
⚫︎You want to incorporate a relaxing environment with natural materials into your office.
⚫︎You want to create a shop that uses plenty of natural materials.
And more.

For consultations about furniture and architectural woodwork made from natural materials, please leave it to us at OJIKI Workshop.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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OJIKI Co., Ltd.
Wooden Furniture and Wooden Architectural Woodwork [Custom-Made, Remodeling, Repair]
Zama, Yamato, Sagamihara
5-49-16 Hibarigaoka, Zama City, Kanagawa 252-0003, Japan
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
Representative Director: Kenichi Okawa
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Graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Tokai University
Graduated from Chippendale International School of Furniture in the United Kingdom
(Furniture making and antique furniture repair)
Trained for three years at Rengesou Motomachi Workshop
Based on the traditional production process of Yokohama furniture, which has continued for more than 100 years, he continues to explore new designs using materials such as iron, leather, and glass while engaging in woodworking every day.
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