Wooden Furniture Repair: Dining Table Leg Repair, Tabletop Restoration, and Refinishing in Tachikawa, Tokyo
Repair & Maintenance: Repairing the Legs and Refinishing the Tabletop of an Oak Dining Table
Custom Furniture, Architectural Woodwork, Built-In Fixtures, Remodeling, Repair & Maintenance by OJIKI Workshop
In this article, we would like to introduce a request from a client in Tachikawa, Tokyo, for the repair and refinishing of a beloved dining table.
🔸Contents
1. Client Request
2. Leg Repair: Reinforcing Wobbling Legs
3. Tabletop Repair and Refinishing
4. The Appeal of Oak Wood
5. Finished Result After Repair and the Client’s Response
1. Client Request
A client living in Tachikawa contacted us with the following request:
“I want to continue using this dining table I have had for many years, making it beautiful again while keeping its original atmosphere as much as possible.”
The work requested this time consisted of the following two items.
• Repairing wobbling table legs and exposed bare wood
• Repairing scratches and deteriorated finish on the tabletop, followed by refinishing
2. Leg Repair: Reinforcing Wobbling Legs
Before
At the base of the legs, the joints had loosened over time, causing one side to shift and create a gap where the bare wood was visible.
During
First, we carefully removed the existing parts. To increase strength, we reinforced the joint by increasing the number of tenons from one to two.
After
The legs were secured more firmly than before, greatly improving the table’s stability.
3. Tabletop Repair and Refinishing
Before
The surface of the tabletop showed widespread peeling of the finish, small scratches, and overall deterioration of the sheen.
After
In the repair process, after removing the original finish, we carefully repaired scratches in the wood and applied coloring to match the original tone.
We then finished the surface with urethane coating, which offers excellent durability and stain resistance.
The table was restored with a beautiful finish that highlights the oak grain, almost like new.
4. The Appeal of Oak Wood
The table repaired this time is made of oak.
Oak is heavy, strong, and highly durable, making it a very popular material for furniture such as tables and chairs.
In particular, oak’s distinctive ray fleck pattern, known in Japanese as “torafu,” and the texture that becomes richer with age are part of the true appeal of solid wood furniture that can be enjoyed over time.
5. Finished Result After Repair and the Client’s Response
The legs were strengthened, and the tabletop regained a beauty comparable to a new piece.
The dining table was restored so that it can continue to be used safely and comfortably for many years to come.
The client was also very pleased with the finished result.
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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