Please describe your item(s) in as much detail as possible. Information such as dimensions, what materials the item is made of (i.e. wood, plaster, porcelain), and your item’s current condition are all very helpful for our experts to make an accurate estimate.
We suggest providing at least three .jpg images per item. These should include; one image of the entire object, and detailed views of the area(s) of damage and/or pieces.
If you are submitting an inquiry for painting restoration, please provide an additional photograph of the back of the canvas.
Our team will review all inquiries and assess the best course of action to suit your needs.
We look forward to hearing from you.
This Valentine’s day we are celebrating the unsung heroes of the studio. We are proclaiming our admiration for those that support our work, our trusted and loyal companions: our favorite tools! Read on to learn which tools our conservators hold nearest and dearest.
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Custom frames can breathe new life into your artwork, complimenting its features while keeping it protected for many years.
Recently Trefler’s restoration was chosen to restore 7 eight foot tall wooden bookcases belonging to a Metro West resident. As […]
Trefler’s was featured in the Boston Design Guide! THE VALUE OF RESTORATION FEBRUARY 8, 2024 | MADDIE BRISBANE There is […]
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Trefler’s custom framing studio is proud to offer a wide variety of framing solutions to suit almost any style, budget and environment. Moulding vendors such as Roma Moulding, Picture Woods and Larson Juhl provide finely crafted pre-finished moulding that can be used in framing projects to achieve any desired aesthetic from traditional to contemporary, rustic to minimal.
Looking for DIY home improvement projects to spruce up your space? Well, you’re in luck. We tapped some of the top DIY home improvement experts across North America, from Toronto, ON to Atlanta, GA, and asked them to share some of their favorite projects and renovations. From quick fixes such as adding greenery or switching up the lighting, to slightly bigger tasks, such as painting a dresser or creating a statement wall, there are plenty of easy ways to refresh your home.
The word screen has no doubt been usurped in the digital age. Its original meaning however, is the subject of this week’s blog.
The restoration and conservation work undertaken at Trefler’s studio requires a unique array of tools and materials to tackle the varied objects that come to us. And while each department tends to lean more heavily on its own specialized tools, there is one invaluable and incredibly versatile material that all of Trefler’s artists rely on daily, and across every department. This material is the pigment.
What do Pablo Picasso, John F Kennedy and Mark Twain have in common?
This isn’t a riddle, or the beginning of a joke. So what is the commonality between these three prominent and yet very different public figures? It was a shared affinity for the rocking chair.
Most of the treatments executed in Trefler’s decorative arts department are carried out with one particular ambition in mind; to create a flawless repair that will disguise evidence left behind from accidents. caption
April 20th marked the first day of spring on our calendars, and despite the sometimes late arrival of warmer weather in New England, it is a perfect time to begin prepping your patios, summer homes, porches and back yard lawn furniture to ensure that you are right on time to make the most of your outdoor entertainment spaces this upcoming season.
Float frames owe their name to the illusion they create of “floating” a canvas artwork. This simple trick of the eye is no feat of complex engineering, but rather simply, is made possible because the underlying structure of a canvas artwork lends itself to the framing technique. Unlike works on paper, canvases have an internal frame, and are created by stretching a material such as cotton, linen or another fabric of choice across a wooden frame of “stretchers”. These stretchers are what give canvas paintings both depth and rigidity.
Welcome to winter in New England! If you’ve lived here long enough, you are no stranger to the joys and perils that New England winter weather brings, and if you’re a seasoned homeowner, you understand the potential perils only tenfold. This week, as we brave another bout of inclement snow and sleet, our Claim’s specialist Kody Kirkland shares advice on how to avoid winter’s most common mishaps, and how to clean up after the worst of them!
If you’ve never heard the term convex glass until this very moment, not to worry, you aren’t alone. While convex glass was in fact once popularly used within decorative arts, it has since waned in favor.
Over the course of 2020, we’ve all embarked on our fair share of home organization projects. Whether you’ve banished anything that doesn’t bring you joy, or simply went excavating into the dark depths of your basement, it’s been a period where we’ve had more time than usual at home to take stock of what’s been stored away.
We’ve shared the following interiors that inspire true fireplace envy, as well as important tips from our experts on ensuring your fireplace experience is a safe one, for both you and your belongings.
We’ve shared the following interiors that inspire true fireplace envy, as well as important tips from our experts on ensuring your fireplace experience is a safe one, for both you and your belongings.
We’ve shared some inspiring interiors that use plinths at home.
The gilded frame remains iconic in both its ability to convey grandeur and command a viewer’s attention.
Stylistically ornate, or more minimal, antiques will always demonstrate an incredible level of craftsmanship and a quality of material that has enabled them to survive over time.
Our experts have outlined a few, simple tips to keep your silverware clean and well preserved.
Suitable framing plays a pivotal role in conserving and protecting artwork, acting as an armor.
While there is nothing quite like the hunt at a Sunday estate sale, or antiques market, there are absolutely added benefits to shopping and sourcing antiques and vintage homewares digitally.
Restoring your antique furniture and keepsakes is not only a great way to breathe life back into treasures but also is more environmentally-friendly than purchasing new furniture and collectibles.
With the Spring season upon us, we look in our closets, cabinets, and cupboards to clean out those items damaged during dinner parties and long weekend afternoons spent indoors
Whether you would like to upholster a chair or sofa, we have created a list of top tips to assist your efforts.
Whether you have an antique chair or rustic desk that requires some extra attention, here’s what you need to know about.
If you are looking for a customizable art object display case, here are some examples for you to draw inspiration from.
Old books can deteriorate over time — pages can curl, covers can rip, titles can fade. There is a solution, though.
From damaged antique chairs to formal dining tables marred by dark water stains, these pieces can take on new lives with our high-quality furniture refinishing or reupholstery services in Newton, Massachusetts
It’s important to remember that collecting, keeping and restoring your artwork, furniture, and other family heirlooms is an essential step in preserving history for future generations.