Furniture repair is part of Repair & Maintenance. For new ready-to-assemble items, see furniture assembly; for built-in woodwork, browse Carpentry & Shelving.
What Furniture Repair Covers
Furniture repair can include practical fixes to suitable household furniture such as loose joints, hardware, supports or minor wood components. The material, construction method and type of damage determine whether a repair is realistic.
Specialized upholstery, fine antique conservation, complex refinishing and proprietary mechanisms may require a specialist. A useful request shows the exact item and defect rather than assuming every piece can be restored the same way.
Before the Work
Photograph the entire item and the damaged area from several angles. Show labels, hardware and how the affected part connects to the rest of the piece.
Describe how the damage happened and whether the item is still stable. Keep loose hardware or broken pieces so they can be identified during review.
What Can Change the Scope
Material, joint construction, missing parts, hidden damage, previous repairs and access can change the approach. A cosmetic defect is different from a failed load-bearing component.
Replacement hardware needs to match size and function. Proprietary parts may limit what can be repaired if compatible replacements are unavailable.
What to Send With Your Request
- Full photos of the furniture item.
- Close-ups of the damage and connecting joints.
- Dimensions and manufacturer or model information when available.
- Photos of loose hardware, broken pieces or previous repairs.
If the item is unsafe to use, keep it out of use until the condition is evaluated.
Common Questions
Can a broken furniture joint always be repaired the same way?
No. The joint type, material loss, previous repairs and normal loads determine the appropriate approach.
Does this service include specialist upholstery restoration?
This page is focused on practical furniture repair. Specialized upholstery, leather restoration or antique conservation may require a dedicated specialist.
Related Services
Use Repair & Maintenance for repair services. Furniture assembly is the right path for new items, while Carpentry & Shelving covers built-in work.