Studio 1024

Studio 1024 We specialize in custom furnishings, and repairing, restoring, refinishing, and painting any kind of wood furniture. Visit www.studio-1024.com for more info.

Today owned and managed by Umar Ahmed, Howard’s was originally founded in JuIy 1951, by Oakville born Charles Franklin Howard. He established a cabinetmaking and refinishing business on Pine Avenue called Howard’s for Finer Woodworkers. Two years later, he moved to newly built quarters on Shepherd Avenue in order to accommodate the ever growing clientele and demand for fine furniture refinishing.

In the tradition of his father, Richard Howard re-established the family business in custom restoration and repair, under the name of Howard’s Second Generation. On Sept 2, 1975, Howard’s Second Generation initiated its operations at 620 Fourth Line. A year later, the No Dip furniture stripping outlet was incorporated with the repair and restoration operation to offer a complete furniture service to the Oakville area. In 2016, Umar Ahmed left his career on Bay st and apprenticed with Rick Howard to learn the trade. At the end of that year, Rick retired and Umar took over. Umar continued his apprenticeship with Lee Gazley, who’d been with Rick for 33 years, and continued learning the trade until Lee retired in July 2017. In July 2017, a fire destroyed most of the shop. After a long, futile battle with insurance, Umar restarted the business out of his garage in 2018. Staying true to the principles that Rick and Lee taught him, the shop grew, and he moved into the current space at 1244 Speers. Eden Friesen joined the business in 2021.

Custom console from a client's live edge slab, with matching side tables from the same slab. Clear maple, finished with ...
06/17/2025

Custom console from a client's live edge slab, with matching side tables from the same slab. Clear maple, finished with a durable satin topcoat.

We dont just do furniture, we also do wood trim for classic and exotic cars. Over the years, we've done everything from ...
05/23/2025

We dont just do furniture, we also do wood trim for classic and exotic cars. Over the years, we've done everything from Jags to Triumphs and Ferraris. For this Jag, we re-veneered the centre console, dashboard, A/C and door trim in a mappa burl veneer and finished in a high gloss mirror finish burgundy.

A set of floating shelves and matching side tables, all cut from the same piece of live edge slab, and mirrored, and fin...
05/19/2025

A set of floating shelves and matching side tables, all cut from the same piece of live edge slab, and mirrored, and finished in a satin finish.

Before and After of a small desk restoration.
05/16/2025

Before and After of a small desk restoration.

Refinished armchair, and restored to its original glory. Upholstery by
05/05/2025

Refinished armchair, and restored to its original glory.

Upholstery by

Tired of the same old looking furniture? Its a wonder what paint and hardware will do to it. And the wood underneath is ...
04/21/2025

Tired of the same old looking furniture? Its a wonder what paint and hardware will do to it. And the wood underneath is untouched so you can always go back to a natural or stained look later if you wish. Come to the restoration experts for a free quote.

Its boat season, and we're the wood restoration experts. We've worked on boats, yachts, and canoes. So bring us any wood...
04/19/2025

Its boat season, and we're the wood restoration experts. We've worked on boats, yachts, and canoes. So bring us any wood trim or furniture that you have and we'll give it a new lease on life.

How to do repairs properly:1- Clean the break by sanding or planing.2- Find a piece of wood whose grain closely matches ...
04/15/2025

How to do repairs properly:
1- Clean the break by sanding or planing.
2- Find a piece of wood whose grain closely matches the wood.
3- Cut off a small piece and glue it on to the break.
4- Trim it down with a handsaw or plane, and then sand smooth.
5- Finish
6- Bobs your uncle

You can never have too many clamps. Especially when you've got repairs like this.
04/12/2025

You can never have too many clamps. Especially when you've got repairs like this.

Complete and of a dining table that really completed this stately dining room. Notice how it completely transforms t...
04/07/2025

Complete and of a dining table that really completed this stately dining room. Notice how it completely transforms the dining room.
Finishing in a dark walnut and sealed with an oil finish.

Complete transformation of this old secretary bookcase. The backs were repaired. Then it was painted in BM Cloud White, ...
04/05/2025

Complete transformation of this old secretary bookcase. The backs were repaired. Then it was painted in BM Cloud White, with the trim painted blue. New hardware was also added.

Complete of a 1900s Steamer Trunk. We took it all apart and rebuilt the joints and closed any gaps, then painted the m...
04/02/2025

Complete of a 1900s Steamer Trunk. We took it all apart and rebuilt the joints and closed any gaps, then painted the metal trim, and oiled and replaced the leather handles. Finally, we stained and sealed it all in light chestnut stain.

Address

138 Oakdale Road
Toronto, ON
M3N1V9

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19058442584

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