Older & Better Furniture by Naji

I damaged the top of my dinning room table spilling acetone while polishing my nails. I knew I would never find a better quality table than the one I had, I immediately started to look for a furniture restoration company, and by luck I found old made better right on Park street, I drove by his shop many times. I called and spoke to Naji the owner I explained the situation he said send me a picture of the damage. He called me back and said not to worry he was reassuring me the table would be redone in a few weeks looking brand new. He came to the house and I met a perfect gentleman and professional furniture restorer. He took the table away.He called me back in a week and told me the table was done and he hoped I liked it. Liked it I loved it he delivered on his word the table was perfect. No sign of any damage I was so happy with the service Naji provided. If you have a piece of furniture that needs to be redone do not hesitate to call him. He is terrific.nThank You Naji

Naji did a great job repairing two dining room table pedestals that were badly cracked. The quality of the repair was great and he completed the job on schedule and at his price estimate. I highly recommend him!

I brought two pieces of vintage furniture to Older and Better Furniture for restoration, and the results that Naji obtained are nothing short of spectacular. One item is a barrister bookcase that required a base from a different piece of furniture to be retrofitted for use with my bookcase. The bookcase also needed gluing and repairs, and the finish on the additional base did not match my bookcase. When Naji was done, the base now fits my bookcase, provides the right support for the sections above it, and matches the finish. No one would guess that the new base originates from another piece.nnI also brought in a vintage windup phonograph made by the Edison company circa 1920. This machine had multiple problems: the original wooden wheels were missing; the grill cloth was missing; the cabinet door was out of alignment and would not latch shut; there was damage to the molding around part of the exterior cabinet; and the original shellac finish over the mahogany had weathered to the point that the phonograph's color had deteriorated to a dull brown.nnNaji fixed all of the structural problems so well that they are now undetectable. Most amazingly though, is the new stunning finish of the mahogany. Naji sanded off the old shellac from the exterior of the machine, then stained and shellacked the wood. The interior of the machine that has not been exposed to the air was still in very clean condition, so I asked Naji to not remove the finish from the interior.nnThe finish that Naji achieved is stunningly beautiful in every light and from every angle. Furthermore, the new finish on the exterior perfectly matches the original finish of the interior. The mahogany now shows a deep red maroon with a vibrant sheen that catches the light in the way only shellac can. Opening the cabinet of the machine to reveal the original interior finish reveals no discrepancy at all. The effect of Naji's work is like having an antique piece from 1920 that looks like it just came off the factory floor when it was made.nnBeyond the artistic craftsmanship that Naji provided to my projects, his sunny demeanor and unfailing courtesy were a delight throughout this restoration process. Any furniture work I need going forward will be given to Older and Better Furniture.

We had recently purchased used dining set which four chairs were in desperate need of repair. We brought the chairs to Naji, who gave us an honest assessment and estimate for the work. He did a wonderful job repairing the chairs! We will enjoy them for many years to come! Thank You Naji!

Najy did an outstanding job refinishing our Ethan Allen coffee table. It was in rough shape with lots of scratches and dents after many years of use and abuse by four kids, dogs, cats and others. It looks. brand new! We highly recommend Najy!