Tichenor's Furniture Services

Upholstery Shop in Honeoye Falls, New York

5(1 reviews)
(585) 624-206247 N Main St, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472View on Yelp
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About Tichenor's Furniture Services

Tichenor's Furniture Services is based in Honeoye Falls, a small village in Monroe County about 20 miles south of Rochester. The shop holds a perfect 5.0 rating, and while it's based on a single review, that kind of feedback matters in a small community where reputation travels fast. Specializing in both antiques and furniture reupholstery, the shop is well suited for customers who own heirloom-quality pieces that deserve careful, knowledgeable handling. Honeoye Falls is a historic community, and there's genuine local appreciation for restoring quality furniture rather than discarding it.

Services

Antiques
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Antique furniture work requires a different skill set than standard reupholstery since older pieces often have hand-tied spring systems, unusual construction methods, and delicate frames that need careful assessment before any work begins. Tichenor's approach to these pieces focuses on preserving original character while making them functional and comfortable again. Their reupholstery services cover a range of furniture types, with particular attention to pieces where the fabric choice and application need to be historically appropriate or at least sympathetic to the original design. This is the shop to call if you have something special that you don't want handed off to a generalist.

Service Area

Tichenor's Furniture Services operates out of Honeoye Falls and serves Monroe County and the surrounding region, including customers coming from Rochester, Victor, Scottsville, and communities along the Route 15A corridor. The shop also draws customers from the northern Livingston County area who are looking for antique-focused upholstery work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can antique furniture be reupholstered without losing its value?
Done correctly by a knowledgeable craftsperson, reupholstery can maintain or even improve the value of an antique piece by making it functional without compromising its original structure. The key is using appropriate materials and techniques that respect the piece's age and style.
How do I know if my old furniture is worth restoring?
A good upholsterer who works with antiques can assess the frame construction, wood quality, and overall condition to give you an honest opinion. Solid hardwood frames with hand-tied springs are almost always worth restoring since they're built better than most new furniture.
What fabric should I use when reupholstering an antique chair or sofa?
Period-appropriate fabrics like linen, wool, silk blends, or high-quality velvet often look best on antique pieces. A specialist can guide you toward options that suit the furniture's era and style while still being practical for how you plan to use it.
Does Tichenor's Furniture Services work on estate sale or auction finds?
Shops that specialize in antiques are well suited for pieces sourced from estate sales, auctions, and secondhand dealers since they're used to assessing furniture with unknown histories. Bringing in a piece for evaluation before you commit to restoration is always a smart first step.
How far in advance should I book a furniture restoration appointment in Honeoye Falls?
Specialty shops with skilled craftspeople can sometimes book out several weeks, especially for complex antique work. Calling ahead to describe your piece and get a sense of current availability will help you plan accordingly.
Can frame repairs be done alongside reupholstery on antique pieces?
Yes, addressing loose joints, cracked wood, or broken frame elements is typically done before new fabric is applied so the structure is solid before the finish work begins. A shop experienced with antiques will handle both aspects rather than treating them as separate jobs.

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