At Elbers Antiques Refinishing in Toronto we bring antiques to life. We're passionate about restoring, refinishing and refurbishing your furniture and other treasured pieces. At Elbers Antiques Refinishing we only use the finest quality materials and time honoured techniques to make your valuable possessions shine.more...See more text
Old doesn’t necessarily mean valuable, especially when it comes to antiques, according to Ron Elbers.
An antique dealer and master craftsman since 1985, the owner of Elbers Furniture and Refinishing in Riverside is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to your vintage furniture: who made it, how rare it is, the material it’s made from and, most importantly, how to restore its glory. “Most of the people who have the knowledge are all long gone,” he says.
The front half of Ron’s Queen Street shop is a haven for eclectic art deco and custom painted wood furnishings, as well as other home decor accessories from the past. “We're giving tired treasures a new look and a new purpose,” says Ron. "You don't need to use a dresser in the bedroom."
While most of what’s in store here is considered antique furniture and home decor, those who thoroughly dig around this Riverside shop are likely to find a true gem from the mid-century modern era. In addition to vintage furniture and accessories like lamps and art, Elbers also offers top-of-the-line refinishing and upholstery services. So, if you have old chairs that are loose or a dining room table that’s seen better days, fret not. Their best days are yet to come.