Pender's Antiques & Refinishing

Upholstery Shop in Raleigh, North Carolina

4.1(40 reviews)
(919) 876-57351907 Sego Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616View on Yelp
Pender's Antiques & Refinishing - upholstery in Raleigh, NC

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About Pender's Antiques & Refinishing

Pender's Antiques & Refinishing brings together two complementary skills that are hard to find under one roof in Raleigh. With a 4.1 rating across 40 reviews, they've built a steady reputation among homeowners and collectors in the Triangle area who need more than just a quick fix. The combination of antique dealing and hands-on refinishing means they understand furniture as both an investment and a functional piece. If you've inherited a dining set or picked up something at the Cameron Antiques Market, this is the kind of shop that can evaluate and restore it properly.

Services

Antiques
Furniture Reupholstery
Refinishing Services

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery here means stripping down pieces to their frames, replacing worn webbing or springs, and rebuilding cushions before selecting new fabric. Their refinishing services cover stripping old finishes, repairing wood damage, staining, and applying protective topcoats. On the antiques side, they can assess condition, authenticity, and value before any work begins, which helps you avoid over-restoring a piece and diminishing its collector appeal. They work with everything from Victorian parlor chairs to mid-century modern sofas, handling both the structural and cosmetic sides of restoration.

Service Area

Pender's serves customers throughout Raleigh and the broader Triangle region. Homeowners from Cary, Wake Forest, and Garner regularly bring pieces in, and they're well-positioned to handle projects from across the Research Triangle Park corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pender's restore antique furniture without reducing its value?
Yes, and that's actually a key advantage of working with a shop that deals in antiques directly. They understand which repairs are period-appropriate and when to preserve original finishes rather than strip and refinish a piece entirely.
What types of fabric do you recommend for antique chair reupholstery?
Period-appropriate fabrics like wool blends, velvet, and tapestry tend to suit Victorian and early 20th-century pieces best. The shop can guide you toward options that match the original style while using modern materials that hold up better over time.
How long does a full furniture reupholstery and refinishing job take in Raleigh?
Most projects take between two and four weeks depending on the complexity and how backlogged the shop is. If you need a piece done for a specific event or move-in date, it's worth mentioning that upfront when you get your quote.
Is it worth restoring an antique piece or should I just buy new furniture?
It depends on the piece's sentimental or monetary value and the quality of its frame. Solid hardwood frames from older furniture are often worth restoring because they outlast most new manufactured pieces, which are frequently built with particleboard.
Do you work with interior designers in the Raleigh area?
Many upholstery and refinishing shops in Raleigh build ongoing relationships with interior designers, who bring in client pieces regularly. It's worth calling ahead to ask about trade pricing or preferred vendor arrangements.
Can you match the original stain color on a refinished piece?
Color matching is possible but not always exact, especially on very old pieces where the original finish has faded or changed over decades. A skilled refinisher can get very close and can often blend the repaired areas so the difference isn't obvious.

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