Serving the Twin Cities since 1975
Furniture Refinishing & Restoration Services in Saint Paul, MN
Traditional, hand-crafted furniture refinishing, antique restoration, kitchen cabinet refinishing, table restoration, and heirloom woodwork. 40+ years of quality workmanship, with every job guaranteed.
4.7 on Google Recommended on Nextdoor
- 40+ years of craftsmanship
- Free estimates
- Work guaranteed
40+ yrs
Of craftsmanship
By hand
Every finish
Free
Estimates
Guaranteed
Workmanship
Welcome to Dale’s
We specialize in antique restoration and kitchen cabinet refinishing and repair work. Our custom, hand-applied finishes give your wood a unique sheen that brings it to life, never a manufactured, plastic-like look. Bring your treasured furniture to us and bring it back to its original condition.
Serving Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and the surrounding Twin Cities.
Meet the craftsman behind the benchHow It Works
A simple, honest process, from first call to a finish that lasts.
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Call or send photos
Reach out at (651) 748-9465 or send a few photos and a description for a free, honest estimate. No charge and no pressure.
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Restored by hand
Your piece is refinished by hand in our Como Avenue shop, with custom finishes matched to the wood, never a sprayed-on, manufactured look.
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Home for decades more
You get back a piece brought back to life and guaranteed, ready to be used and enjoyed for decades to come.
What We Do
All services
Antique Restoration
Careful, hand-done restoration that preserves the character and value of your treasured antiques.
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Furniture Refinishing
Hand-applied custom finishes that bring tired, worn wood back to life, guaranteed.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Give your kitchen a fresh, hand-finished look for a fraction of the cost of new cabinets.
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Table Refinishing
Restore your dining table to a smooth, beautiful, hand-finished surface built for everyday life.
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Dresser Refinishing
Bring your dresser or bedroom set back to life with a hand-applied finish and drawers that glide.
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Mid-Century Modern
Teak, walnut, and rosewood pieces revived by hand, with the thin factory veneer and the original oil finish treated the way they should be.
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Furniture Repair
Wobbly, broken, or damaged furniture repaired by hand and built to last again.
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Fire & Smoke Damage
Soot, smoke odor, scorched edges, and heat-crazed finishes cleaned, repaired, and refinished by hand.
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Water Damage
Swollen joints, lifting veneer, white blooming, and cupped tops from floods, burst pipes, and leaks, dried slowly and restored by hand.
Learn moreSee the Transformation
Drag the handle to compare. These images show the kind of results our hand refinishing delivers, typical of the work that comes out of our Saint Paul shop.
What Twin Cities Customers Say
4.7 on Google Recommended on Nextdoor
“Dale is wonderful. We are so pleased with our end result. He stripped about a gallon of paint off each of our interior 1910 doors and refinished them beautifully.”
“Excellent work, fair price, fast turnaround. Plus you might find a real gem in the showroom.”
“Brought in a heavily painted family heirloom with 14 layers of paint. Dale stripped and refinished it before Christmas at a very reasonable price, especially considering the level of his skill.”
“Had a Queen Anne recliner reupholstered at Dale’s. Lovely fabrics to choose from and very good work.”
Proudly Serving the Twin Cities
From our shop in Saint Paul’s North End, we serve Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities including Maplewood, Roseville, Woodbury, Eagan, North Saint Paul, South Saint Paul, and more.
See all service areasFrom the Workshop Journal
Read the journalHonest advice on refinishing, repair, and caring for wood furniture, straight from the bench.
Can Smoke-Damaged Furniture Be Saved?
Can smoke-damaged furniture be saved after a house fire? A Saint Paul refinisher on what soot and smoke ruin, what survives, and what to do first.
Read more →Wet Furniture: What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Water damaged furniture in Saint Paul? What to do in the first 48 hours to save it, what to avoid, and when to call a restoration pro.
Read more →Cabinet Refinishing vs. Refacing vs. Painting
Cabinet refinishing vs. refacing vs. painting: a Twin Cities cost and durability comparison to help you choose the right kitchen update.
Read more →Common Questions
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, always. Call (651) 748-9465 or send photos and a description and we will give you an honest assessment at no charge.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and the surrounding Twin Cities including Maplewood, Roseville, Woodbury, Eagan, and more. See all our service areas.
Is refinishing cheaper than buying new furniture?
Usually yes, especially for solid-wood and antique pieces, and you keep furniture built better than most of what is sold today.
What kinds of furniture do you refinish?
Just about anything wood: antiques, dining tables, dressers, chairs, kitchen cabinets, and pianos. Dale also handles repairs, stripping, veneer work, and custom finishes. See our full list of services.
How long does furniture refinishing take?
Most single pieces are finished within a few weeks, depending on the work involved and the shop schedule. Larger jobs like kitchen cabinets or full antique restorations take longer, and Dale gives you a realistic timeline with your free estimate.
Ready to bring your furniture back to life?
Get a free, no-obligation estimate. We always guarantee our work.