Repair & Restoration: How Old Furniture Can Be Transformed — Refinishing and Repairing an Oak Sideboard
Refinishing a Long-Used Oak Sideboard
Custom Furniture, Architectural Woodwork, Built-In Fixtures, Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance by OJIKI Workshop
We would like to introduce an order from a client who wished to continue using a storage piece that had served them for many years and also functioned as display furniture.
🔸Contents
1. Condition Before Work | Checking Stains, Deterioration, and Other Damage
2. Repair Details | Carefully Preparing Damaged Areas Before Refinishing
3. Newly Made Top Board
4. Painted Finish | Balancing Natural Color and Durability
5. Finished Appearance After Work | A Remarkably Beautiful Transformation
1. Condition Before Work | Checking Stains, Deterioration, and Other Damage
Furniture that has been used for many years inevitably develops scratches, stains, and deterioration.
However, well-made furniture can still be used for many more years with proper care.
When we checked the condition of the sideboard before work, we found issues commonly seen in furniture that has been used for a long time.
・Stains on the top board and sides
・Uneven color and surface wear
・Lifting veneer
・Signs of use on the drawers
and more.
The client consulted us at a point where they felt, “It is still usable, but I am concerned about how it looks in its current condition.”
2. Repair Details | Carefully Preparing Damaged Areas Before Refinishing
・Repairing lifted areas
・Sanding scratches and stains
・Preparing the base surface
and more.
We carry out this process carefully while checking the condition of the entire sideboard. This is a very important step because properly preparing the surface greatly affects the beauty of the final finish.
3. Newly Made Top Board
One of the key points of this project was making a new top board. The original top board had suffered significant damage from many years of use, so we remade it.
As a result, the beautiful oak grain of the top board stood out, and the entire piece was reborn with an appearance almost like new.
4. Painted Finish | Balancing Natural Color and Durability
《Finish》
・Stain coloring that makes use of the natural character of the wood
・Urethane coating that firmly protects the surface
We used stain coloring to bring out the beautiful wood grain and texture of oak.
In addition, a urethane coating was applied so the beautiful wood grain can be enjoyed for many years.
・The overall color unevenness was adjusted to create a unified appearance
・The surface became resistant to water and dirt, making it easier to use every day
5. Finished Appearance After Work | A Remarkably Beautiful Transformation
【After Work】
・An exterior unified with a calm color tone
・A smooth and clean-looking surface
・A beautiful finish created by the newly made top board
The sideboard was finished with an appearance almost like new.
While preserving the original appeal of the furniture, we restored it to a condition suited to modern living.
Furniture does not have to be replaced simply because it has become old. There is also the option of repairing it and continuing to use it.
・You can preserve furniture with sentimental value
・You can keep the familiar size and shape as they are
・The finished result may become more valuable than buying something new
As in this project, if the furniture is well made, proper repair work can restore it to a condition where it can be used for many more years.
“Can this furniture still be used?”
If you are wondering about that, please feel free to consult 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.
For detailed consultations and estimates, please feel free to contact us via our official LINE account, by phone, or through our inquiry form.
Phone: 046-204-5592 (Weekdays 9:00–18:00)
LINE: OJIKI Workshop Official Account
《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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