The investment and value of furniture restoration

Part of our work is trying to spread awareness with consumers around the 'take-make-use-lose' trend that has our planet in a dire state of emergency. Sadly, this often involves talking about why things cost more to restore than to discard and replace.

Superior quality, durability, and sustainable practices are key concerns for dumped & ditched. We expect our workmanship to last for 10+ years, and the price of our services reflect these practices. We are a fully hands on business, there are no automated processes. Every piece is individually designed and worked on.

Before & after - quality furniture is made to be repaired and reused, again and again

The cost of a $2500 bespoke chair over 10 years is $250 a year or $20.80 a month. When you consider all the benefits that come with this price tag versus all the consequences of buying things that are made to break, we are seeing a different picture. While the price may seem high initially, broken down over its life-expectancy, furniture restoration shows true value while centring craftsmanship. Not only value for the individual household, but for the planet, the local economy, and for preserving our design history outside of the museums.

Restored Teak vintage 1960’s Poul Volther for Frem Rojle

Furniture should be an investment because it should always be made to last, to be passed on, and be able to be repaired again to last another 10+ years.

Images:@ Dida Sundet Photography