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Expert: - 9/29/2006


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I have a Thomasville Living Room set (French Provincial style). It is a sofa, love seat and winged chair. The wood on it is in beautiful condition and it's desgn very detailed. The uppolstry and springs are shot. The upolstry was silk threading. It's a sentinmental set and my question to you is: cost wise is it worth saving and if so how do I go about finding a service that will do a quality job?

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Hi Terri
Nice to hear from you.
I am of the opinion that furniture made in the 70's is superior in construction than todays.
You obviously like this set very much and the wood is in great shape so why not get some quotes from local upholstery shops.
Just walk in the door and look at their work to see if its quality. Ask for references..any good shops are happy to provide them.
When you get a couple of quotes, compare what new furniture will cost.
Hope this helps
Regards
Eileen

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