Gee Furniture Works

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Quick Oak table top. Client was tired of having to use a tablecloth. They don't have to hide anything anymore because the new catalyzed conversion varnish topcoat will outperform the original factory lacquer finish in every way, including appearance. It resists moisture, chemicals, and alcohol much better and it has a much higher solids content, which means greater durability without looking like plastic.

05/29/2026

Something that isn't designer mid-century to share, finally. This art deco-y waterfall vanity desk from the 30s or 40s made for a nice before and after. Some of the rest of the process is contained in the pictures.

These kinds of pieces are usually straightforward and satisfying, so send a message or give a call if you've got something similar you want to improve the appearance of.

05/08/2026

Before and after on a "Long John" coffee table designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in the late 40s. Nothing drastic, just a richer update on the faded, dented, dinged, scratched, chipped, and stained Walnut.

Reach out if you've got anything like this that you want brought back to life.

04/18/2026

Refinished Drexel Declaration daybed delivered back to one of the coolest homes in Nebraska.

04/14/2026

While the bulk of what I do is repairing and refinishing other people's fine furniture, I still enjoy finding good project pieces to make available for clients who are looking for something specific. This is one of a pair of 916-CC captain's chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates (the other one needs its solid Walnut frame put back together) that can be redone in your choice of fabric. Reach out if you're interested, or if you're searching for something in particular to add to your collection.

04/04/2026

Documenting the refinishing of a model '995-834 Sofa Lounge', or daybed frame, by Drexel for its classic Declaration line of furniture from the early 1960s. It's a fairly seldom-seen design made from the warm, rich Walnut that was used on all the Declaration pieces.

Let me know if there's furniture I can do this to for you.

09/30/2022

Received a few new jobs from clients this week... going to be a fun and busy October. If you're thinking about having anything worked on... get in line now! My average turnaround time is about a month at the moment. I can do rush orders, also, depending on the piece(s).