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San Antonio · Austin · Texas
Master craftsmen restoring broken chairs, split tables, cracked cabinets, and antique heirlooms across San Antonio and Austin since 2013.
Wood furniture repair done right is joinery-first, finish-last — rebuilt the way the piece was originally made, with hand-selected hardwoods and reversible methods that hold up for decades. Free written estimates, no pressure.
Volume I — Repairs
Re-glued joints, replaced rungs, new tenons, and stabilized spindles for dining, rocking, and antique chairs that feel solid again.
Split tops, loose leaves, cracked aprons, and wobbling legs restored on dining, coffee, and heirloom tables of any period.
Drawer slides rebuilt, dovetails re-set, broken feet replicated, and cabinet carcasses squared for dressers, sideboards, and armoires.
Conservation-grade repair for pre-1950 pieces using hide glue, period-correct fasteners, and reversible methods that preserve value.
Load-bearing joinery rebuilt, splintered rails scarfed in, and broken frames made sound — all with matching grain and hardwood stock.
Lifted veneer re-laid, missing sections patched with matched flitch, and bubbled surfaces flattened on tables, cabinets, and case goods.
Volume II — The Craft
Since 2013 our workshop has repaired thousands of pieces — everything from a single broken dining chair to full estate restorations. We approach every repair with the same standard: rebuild it the way it was built, using materials and methods that respect the original piece.
We keep a stock of aged oak, walnut, maple, cherry, and mahogany so every replacement part is grain-matched before it is ever cut.
Traditional hot hide glue keeps antique pieces repairable for the next generation — modern adhesives are used only where structure demands it.
Shellac, oil, lacquer, and conversion varnish — chosen to match the age and use of the piece rather than forced through a single process.
Broken joinery is rebuilt the way it was originally made. No screws driven through show surfaces, no metal brackets hiding in plain sight.
Touch-ups are hand-toned with artist pigments so patches disappear into surrounding finish instead of announcing themselves.
Every repair begins with a detailed written estimate — scope, timeline, and cost in plain language before any work begins.
Volume III — Inquiries
Straight answers about cost, timing, and what we can fix.
Most wood furniture repair jobs in San Antonio and Austin fall between $150 and $800 depending on scope. A single broken chair leg or a loose dining chair joint is usually at the low end. Full structural repair, veneer patching, or antique conservation costs more. We quote every job with a free written estimate before any work starts — no surprises.
Yes — broken chair legs are one of the most common wood furniture repair jobs we handle. We re-glue clean breaks with hide glue, splice in matching hardwood for splintered breaks, and turn replacement legs when originals cannot be saved. Dining, rocking, and antique chairs are all welcome, and repairs are finished to match the existing piece.
Antique wood repair is a core specialty at Weathersby Guild. We use reversible hide glue, period-correct fasteners, and conservation-grade methods that preserve both the structural integrity and the resale value of the piece. We will always recommend the least invasive repair that solves the problem — heirlooms deserve that respect.
Simple wood furniture repair — a loose joint, a single drawer, a re-glued chair — is usually turned around in one to two weeks. Complex structural repair, multi-piece sets, or antique restoration with finishing work runs three to six weeks. Every estimate includes a realistic timeline based on current shop workload and the specific repair needed.
Yes — we serve Austin and the greater Austin metro including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lakeway, Bastrop, and Dripping Springs. Pickup and delivery are available from our San Antonio workshop, and most Austin wood furniture repair jobs are scheduled within a few days of the initial estimate.
We repair solid hardwood and veneered furniture of every era — dining sets, chairs, tables, dressers, cabinets, sideboards, desks, bookcases, bed frames, and antique casework. Particle board and inexpensive flat-pack furniture is generally not worth repair, and we will tell you honestly when a piece is better replaced than repaired.
Volume IV — Begin
Send a few photos or stop by the workshop. We will review the piece and send a detailed written estimate within one business day.
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