To Restore or Not to Restore?
JUMPSTART YOUR NEXT VINTAGE FURNITURE RESTORATION AND LEARN HOW TO TELL WHEN A PIECE IS TOO FAR GONE FOR DIY HELP.
By Dani Grace
Photography courtesy of Modern Hill Furniture
With extra time at home, you may be itching for a restoration project. But knowing where to start or if a project is worthwhile can be complicated.
For Barry Louks and Mike Solan-the chief executive officer and chief of operations respectively at Chicago-based Modern Hill Furniture- answering that question is their job. They use mid century techniques like veneers and authentic parts to restore the original look and value of vintage furniture, art and décor. “We focus on bringing out the best character in vintage pieces and making them look how they did in furniture stores in the 1960s and ’70s,” Mike says.