Furniture Repair in NYC?

February 17, 2012 6:49 AM

Our Noguchi coffee table is in need of some serious TLC. Does anyone know a good furniture repair place in NYC that could fix the broken leg and hinge, without overcharging us? We've already tried wood glue and failed, miserably.
posted by J-Do to Home & Garden (8 answers total)

Try Sol Ovadia with Prestige Furniture & Design (old NYT link) - He's moved at least once since that article was written so he's tricky to google. But does amazing work and charges reasonably for it.
posted by Mchelly at 7:00 AM on February 17, 2012

A fine furniture maker should be charging something in the ballpark of $100 an hour maybe more in nyc. Expect to spend some money if you want a decent repair.
posted by ennui.bz at 8:12 AM on February 17, 2012

I don't have a repair company per se, but I would try contacting Two Jakes to see if they have any leads.
posted by functionequalsform at 8:53 AM on February 17, 2012

Go to the 3rd Ward website and look at their list of artisans. You should absolutely be able to find a good woodworker to fix. I wouldn't go Two Jakes - judging by the prices in their store.
posted by spicynuts at 9:35 AM on February 17, 2012

Also, if you can provide pictures of exactly what is wrong, some of us may be able to recommend DYI approaches.
posted by spicynuts at 9:36 AM on February 17, 2012

I know The Furniture Joint does good work as well, but don't know about the price.
posted by taltalim at 9:46 AM on February 17, 2012

Response by poster: Thanks everyone! I'm following up on these leads. Here is the broken leg in case you have DIY ideas (thanks, spicynuts)
posted by J-Do at 1:33 PM on February 17, 2012

Yikes. Is there a warranty on the table? Have you tried contacting the place you bought it from for suggestions?
posted by jabberjaw at 1:46 PM on February 17, 2012