Furniture Restoration

Inherited something you don't want to ruin. Bought something special and don't have the time. Tried it yourself and it's gotten worse, not better. That's what our workshop is for.

Over 2,000+ pieces found, restored and sold — and now, restored for you too. Send us a photo, get an honest assessment, and we'll bring it back properly.

Vintage Furniture Restoration

Sound familiar?

😥 Inherited it, and you don't want to ruin it.
⏳ You know exactly what it needs, but not the time to do it.
🛠️ You started it yourself, and now it's worse than when you began.
🪑 It's a piece you love — it just needs someone who knows what they're doing.

'Grant restored and repurposed several of my old family pieces plus a couple of roadside finds. Great work at an affordable price.Definitely recommend!'

- Rue Eckett

A small taste of what's come through the workshop.

How It Works

  • 📸 1. Send Us a Photo

    Front, sides, and anything damaged. Email grant@plotsandpickles.com or text 021 404 343.

  • 🔍 2. Get an Honest Assessment

    What it needs, roughly what it'll cost, and how long it'll take — no surprises.

  • 🛠️ 3. We Restore It, You Get It Back

    Cleaned, repaired, refinished — whatever the piece actually needs, done properly.

What We Restore

Solid timber furniture — oak, rimu, kauri, teak and more. Cabinets, drawers, tables, chairs, desks and one-off pieces with real character. Browse what we've restored and sold for a sense of the standard.

See The Workshop

Common Questions

What does it cost?

Every piece is different — send a photo and we'll give you a straight answer, not a guess.

Do you do upholstery?

No — we focus on structural repair, refinishing and restoration of solid timber pieces, not fabric reupholstering. If your piece needs both, get in touch and we can point you toward someone who covers the fabric side.

How long does it take?

Depends on scope — a clean can be days, a full restoration longer. You'll know the timeframe before you commit.

Do you deliver?

Yes — see our delivery pricing for pickup and drop-off across Auckland and beyond.

Get an Honest Assessment

Send a photo, tell us what it needs — we'll tell you straight whether it's worth restoring and what it'll take.

Email grant@plotsandpickles.com or text 021 404 343, or use the form below.

Prefer to learn to restore it yourself? See our Restoration Classes — private, one-on-one, on your own piece.