Furniture and antique restoration in Galway

Chesterfields, Victorian chaises, Queen Anne chairs and family heirlooms are restored the way they were made, then finished to last another generation.

Chesterfield armchair restored and re-covered in burnt orange velvet with deep buttoning and brass studs

Gina won RTÉ's Late Late Show Antiques Special with a writing desk she restored herself. Chesterfields are a particular love. Of one deep-buttoned piece she wrote: "I am truly in love with this beauty."

What Gina can do

  • Chesterfields and deep buttoning

    Hand-buttoned backs and arms, rebuilt and re-covered in velvet or the fabric of your choice.

  • Antiques and heirlooms

    Victorian and Edwardian seating, rocking chairs and carved-frame pieces brought back to their best.

  • Woodwork and frames

    Loose joints re-glued, broken frames repaired and timber cleaned up before re-covering.

  • Award-winning work

    Winner of RTÉ's Late Late Show Antiques Special with a restored writing desk.

Recent work

Rolled arm of a Chesterfield chair finished with a row of brass studsClose-up of deep-buttoned orange velvet on a ChesterfieldAntique carver chair restored with a painted frame and floral seat

What customers say

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews on Google.

“Gina is a pleasure to work with and an absolute Gem. She has completely restored all my furniture, (couches, Queen Ann chairs, rocking chairs, bedroom chairs) to very modern and fantastic finish. I would highly recommend Gina for any upholstery work, her work is faultless.”
Orlagh Moran, Google review
“We just had an old rocking chair re-upholstered by Regina. Her work was amazing and she did a truly magnificent job at a very reasonable price. I would fully recommend Regina for all your upholstering needs.”
Eamon Comer, Google review
“Thank you Gina for my beautiful piece, your help in restoring my furniture was just fabulous. Your partner Louie did a brilliant job too, my dinning table has never looked better! Ten out of ten! I highly recommend!”
Elaine Mullins, Google review

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Questions

Can you restore a Chesterfield?

Yes. Gina rebuilds the buttoning and re-covers Chesterfields in velvet or the fabric of your choice.

Do you restore antique chairs and rocking chairs?

Yes. Rocking chairs, Queen Anne chairs and other antique seating come through the workshop regularly.

Other services

Wondering whether a piece is worth it? Read Reupholster or buy new?

The workshop is at Carnmore Cross, Co. Galway (H91 W3V6), a short drive from Galway city, Oranmore, Claregalway and Athenry.

Send Gina a photo of your piece

She'll reply on WhatsApp with a quote. Or call the workshop on 087 466 6974.