Custom Work

Drop off in Harmony, Minnesota, or arrange pickup · Serving Minnesota, Iowa & Wisconsin

Some pieces are already in your family. Some are still out there waiting to be found. Either way, we can bring them back.

 
 
A dark green wooden sideboard with gold handles and a light wood top, featuring a large dark vase with white branches and flowers, two framed mirrors, and a small landscape painting on top, with a white textured rug and a window with sunlight in the background.
A three-tier rolling bar cart with a wooden top, black middle shelf, and a drawer with floral interior, holding glassware and bottles.
Close-up of a corner cabinet with wood-paneled upper section and white lower drawers with metallic handles, next to a tall, dark vase with decorative dots containing branches, on a carpeted floor.

Three Ways to Commission a Furniture Piece

Here are common ways to commission a custom piece. Every project is unique and may differ. Share your vision, and we’ll work with you to bring it to life, even if it doesn’t fit these examples.

  • 1. Refinish a piece you own

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    The dresser from your grandmother's house. The buffet you've moved through four homes. Send us photos and we'll tell you honestly what it needs.

  • 2. Choose from our inventory

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    We keep vintage pieces on hand for custom work: solid, well-built furniture waiting for the right finish and home.

  • 3. Let us source a piece

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    Tell us what you're looking for and what it needs to fit. We'll go find it.

Pieces We Work On

We work on solid wood and wood-veneer furniture, including:

  • Dressers & chests of drawers, our most common commission

  • Buffets & sideboards

  • China cabinets & hutches

  • Nightstands & end tables

  • Desks & secretaries

  • Vanities, including vintage furniture pieces you envision converting into a bathroom vanity

  • Armoires & wardrobes

  • Dining tables & chairs

  • Bookcases & shelving

Materials & Finishes

  • We ensure the piece is fully functional, including making sure the drawers and doors close smoothly.

  • We use professional-grade, high-performance paint sprayed with a high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray system to create a flawless, factory-like finish.

  • Original hardware is cleaned and restored when it is part of the design, and updated hardware is curated when aesthetics, design elements, or function require it.

  • A piece should be as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. That’s why we make the shelves and drawers both functional and clean. Sometimes, when requested, we add wallpaper inside for extra flair.

  • When the wood underneath deserves to be seen. Walnut, oak, and teak often do.

  • Every piece gets a durable topcoat chosen for real daily use, not just for looks.

  • Lifting, chipping, and missing sections, repaired rather than covered over.

Close-up of a vintage wooden sideboard with decorative metal medallions and ribbed sliding doors, placed in a room with a window and carpeted floor.
A close-up of a wooden and painted cabinet with open doors revealing drawers inside, topped with a large Potter-style black vase with white flowers, a framed picture, and a window in the background.
Open wooden drawer with floral-patterned fabric lining.

How It Works

  • 1. Tell Us About Your Piece

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    Share a few photos, provide the dimensions, and tell us what you have in mind. We’ll offer honest feedback about the piece, its condition and potential, and what we think makes sense.

    With enough information, we can also provide an initial estimate and anticipated timeline so you can decide whether you’d like to move forward. Because photos can only tell us so much, we’ll confirm the scope of work once we’re able to see the piece in person.

  • 2. Design It Together

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    Once you’ve decided to move forward and the piece is in our shop, we’ll collaborate on the vision—considering style, finish, color, hardware, function, the character of the piece itself, and what you envision for it.

  • 3. Give It a Better Story

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    Then we bring the vision to life. You can be as involved as you’d like, with updates, recommendations, and opportunities to weigh in on design decisions along the way.

    If the scope of work changes or we uncover something unexpected that may affect your estimate, we’ll talk with you before moving forward. Once your piece is finished, we’ll coordinate pickup or delivery—ready for its next chapter in your home.

Ready To Restore Your Custom Piece?

Tell us about your piece.

If you have a piece you want restored or need to source a piece, we've got you covered. Submit a form on our Contact page and get started.

Contact Us

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Custom work takes much longer than regular pieces; timelines vary, but we are usually booked out for several months, sometimes up to six. We will give you a good-faith estimate of when we can start the project and when we expect to complete it.

  • Every piece is different. Pricing depends on the condition of the piece, the repair it needs, the size, and the finish you choose.

  • Solid wood and wood-veneer antique and vintage furniture.

  • Both, depending on the piece. Some furniture is too beautiful underneath to cover; some takes color beautifully. We'll give you an honest recommendation.

  • Drop off by appointment in Harmony, or we can arrange pickup within our delivery area for an extra fee. We can also help set up shipping.