Antique restoration · all of Melbourne
Dylberry Design restores antiques and heirlooms across Melbourne using traditional methods, horsehair upholstery, timber and frame repairs, re-tied springs and French polishing, led by a master restorer of 50 years. We restore sympathetically over the existing piece and advise honestly on what's worth doing. Send a photo for a free quote within 24 hours.
Key points
Last updated: July 2026
Heirlooms and period pieces brought back to life with traditional methods, reupholstery, timber and frame repairs, and French polishing, led by a master restorer of 50 years. Restored to last another generation.
Send a photo for a quote Call 0425 832 619What we restore
Some furniture is worth saving properly. We restore sympathetically, keeping what should be kept, and rebuilding what needs it.
Horsehair, deep stitching and time-proven methods where the piece calls for it, not cheap foam shortcuts.
Loose joints, broken legs, cracked frames, repaired so the piece is solid again for generations.
Traditional shellac finishing that brings depth and shine back to tired timber.
Re-tied springs and rebuilt seats that restore the original comfort and shape.
Victorian, mid-century and family heirlooms handled with the care they deserve.
We'll tell you what's worth doing and what isn't, no unnecessary work.
Why Dylberry
How it works
Show us the piece and what's wrong. We'll come back with a rough quote and honest advice.
We talk through what to restore and what to leave, and choose any fabric or finish.
Carefully brought back to life in our Eltham workshop, with a timeframe you can plan around.
Good to know
Yes, horsehair, hand-stitching, re-tied springs and French polishing where the piece calls for it, so the restoration is sympathetic and lasts.
Often, yes, a well-made antique restored properly outlasts and outshines most new furniture, and keeps something with real history. We'll give you an honest opinion first.
We can match to the era or freshen it up, your choice. We supply and help you choose, or work with your own material.
Yes, carefully, across all of Melbourne, by arrangement.
Send a photo of your antique or period piece and we'll come back with an honest assessment and a rough price, no obligation.
Send a photo of your piece and we'll come back with a rough price and honest advice, no obligation.
Send a photo for a quote Call 0425 832 619