Hello AT,
I recently inherited this Hugh Acton slat bench from my dear and stylish Grandma, who used it mainly to put the Christmas tree on. Unfortunately, the movers sheared off one of the center legs. Fortunately, their insurance will help fix it...
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So now I need to find a furniture restoration shop in NYC sympathetic to mid-century modern furniture and especially skilled at metal work, since the leg is hand-cast brass and seems a bit tricky to re-attach properly to the rods that hold the bench slats together. Suggestions most welcome!
Thanks! Annemarie
Anyone?
Oxford Restoration Llc
315 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
http://www.oxfordrestoration.com
(212) 860-0410
If Brian Stair cannot help you he will be able to send you to the right place.
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send me some pictures of the damage. sounds like i can fix you up.
-ian maclean (of www.hairpinlegs.com)
shoot the email to my gmail account. ianmacleanllc@gmail.com
my hosting co. is having problems with my email...
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I don't know, but it hurts just to look at that photo. Good luck
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Olek Lejbzon & Co.
58 Gould Ave., Newark, NJ
http://www.oleklejbzon.com
Maxwell has brought his modern bench to the right place. Modern furniture repairs, from broken Eames chairs, to French polishing Louis XV antiques, to Medieval door restoration, to Oriental Lacquer conservation, you will find a world of experience and knowledge for your needs in our shop.
Peter Triestman
973-615-1257
lejbzon@verizon.net
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