DailywellnesshubAntique Cabinet and Chest Structural Restoration
This service is for antique chests of drawers, wardrobes, and credenzas with sticking drawers or cracked side panels. We plane out grooved drawer slips, splice new hardwood into worn runners, and stabilize seasonal splits in solid timber boards. The result is furniture that opens smoothly while retaining its authentic hardware and patina.
What is included
- ✓Drawer runner rebuild using matching oak or beech slips
- ✓Drawer kickers refaced to stop drawer sag when pulled
- ✓Timber split stabilization using butterfly keys or grain splices
- ✓Original brass hinge cleaning, re-pinning, and screw plugging
- ✓Cabinet carcass squaring and back panel re-securing
- ✓Paraffin wax lubrication on all timber running tracks
Request a furniture repair assessment
We review your notes and photos, then call or message back with a realistic price and time window.
How the repair process works
- 1Drawer run and alignment diagnosticsWe measure runner wear and identify where wood rubs on wood inside the cabinet case.
- 2Runner splicing and timber repairsWe cut away grooved surfaces and glue in seasoned hardwood strips trimmed to exact height.
- 3Carcass stabilization and crack repairWe align side panels, secure loose internal blocks, and stabilize movement cracks.
- 4Waxing and hardware adjustmentWe lubricate timber slides and adjust locks and escutcheons so doors latch clean.
Questions about this service
Will this ruin the antique value of my furniture?
No. Proper mechanical repair using reversible glues and matching hardwood runners protects value. Forcing stuck drawers causes permanent damage.
Can you fix dropped cabinet doors that scrape the bottom frame?
Yes. We plug chewed screw holes with hardwood dowels, re-hang the brass hinges, and plane clearance where needed.
Do you make keys for old locks?
If the original brass lock mechanism is present, we can often service the tumbler and file a working blank key to fit.
Have a piece of furniture that needs work?
Send us two or three clear photos showing the overall piece and close-ups of the damage. We will call you back within four hours with a clear, honest quote.