Bring Your Furniture Back to Life with Harry Johnson Furniture Restoration in Alexandria, VA

Do you have an old chair passed down from your grandparents? A dining table that’s been through countless family dinners but is now scratched and wobbly? Maybe a dresser you found at an antique shop that just needs a little love?
At Harry Johnson Furniture Restoration in Alexandria, VA, we specialize in bringing old furniture back to life. Whether it's been in your family for generations or you picked it up at a yard sale, we treat each piece with care, skill, and respect.
Why Restore Furniture?
Old furniture has stories. Maybe it was the table where your kids did their homework, or the rocking chair your grandfather used to sit in. Instead of throwing it away or letting it collect dust, restoring it lets you keep those memories — and make new ones.
Restoration is also a smart and eco-friendly choice. You save money compared to buying new, and you help the environment by keeping furniture out of landfills. Plus, older furniture is often made better than modern pieces, with solid wood and hand-crafted details you just don’t find anymore.
Who We Are
Harry Johnson has been working with wood and furniture for over 30 years. What started as a small side hobby turned into a full-time passion and business. His workshop in Old Town Alexandria is now known throughout Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. for high-quality, honest, and detailed furniture restoration.
Harry and his team are skilled in both traditional and modern methods. They know how to work with antique furniture, fragile finishes, and delicate wood types. Whether it’s a 19th-century sideboard or a mid-century modern coffee table, they’ve probably worked on something just like it — and done it beautifully.
What We Do
At our workshop, we offer a wide range of furniture restoration services, including:
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Wood Repair: Fixing broken legs, joints, or parts that have come loose.
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Surface Refinishing: Stripping old paint or varnish, sanding, staining, and applying a new protective finish.
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Antique Restoration: Carefully preserving the original look and feel while repairing damage.
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Color Matching & Touch-Ups: Making new parts or damaged spots blend in like they were never touched.
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Custom Work: Replacing missing carvings or making new pieces to match existing furniture.
We also work with upholsterers if your project needs new fabric or cushions. We'll help coordinate the process so you don’t have to run all over town.
Our Process: Simple & Honest
We keep things simple and clear. Here’s how it works:
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Contact Us – Call or email us, or stop by our shop. You can send us photos of your piece, too.
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Free Estimate – We’ll give you a clear idea of what needs to be done and how much it will cost.
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Restoration Work – Once you approve, we get started. Most projects take 1–4 weeks depending on size and detail.
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Final Touches – We check everything carefully, do any finishing work, and let you know when it’s ready.
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Pick-Up or Delivery – You can pick it up yourself, or we can help arrange delivery.
We always treat your furniture like it’s our own — with care, precision, and attention to detail.
See the Difference
We love seeing the transformation from worn and damaged to beautiful and functional. In our shop and online gallery, you can view before-and-after photos of some of the work we’ve completed. Each piece is unique, and every restoration tells a new story.
Visit Us in Alexandria
Our workshop is located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, just a short drive from D.C., Arlington, and other Northern Virginia neighborhoods. You’re welcome to stop by, take a look at what we’re working on, and chat with Harry or a team member.