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I have an antique couch/chair combination. One of the hinges on the couch seems to be broken. Local upholsters cannot seem to find a hinge to replace it. I would rather not replace the couch because it is so well made and has very pretty wood. How can i find a replacement hinge?
Jeff - First I suggest you try to have the hinge repaired by a metal worker. Hinges just aren't that complicated.If that doesn't work try looking in Van Dyke's Restorers. Online they are at www.vandykes.com. If you don't find it there try visiting antique restoration shops. You would be surprised at what most restorers have saved in buckets and boxes.
Jeff - Here is another place to look for your hinge.
http://www.hardwaresource.com/index.asp
Good luck.
Fred
Good luck. Thanks for writing.
Fred Taylor
“HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE”
www.furnituredetective.com
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I will attempt to answer questions about American antique furniture, including construction details, style, period, manufacturers, care, repair and storage. I do not have any background in appliances, musical instruments, sewing machines, trunks, lighting, clocks or children's and baby furniture and will not respond to questions about those items.
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I ran an antique furniture restoration business for twenty years. I am a nationally syndicated columnist on the subject of antique furniture for such publications as Antique Week and New England Antiques Journal. I have produced one video on the subject of furniture identification and my book "HOW TO BE A FURNITURE DETECTIVE" is now available.I have also published articles in Antique Trader, Chicago Art Deco Society, Northeast Magazine, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyles, Professional Refinishing, Antiques and Art Around Florida and Antique Shoppe. You can visit my website at www.furnituredetective.com
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BSBA Finance, University of Florida, MBA Finance, University of Florida
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