The British Antique Furniture Restorers' Association

The British Antique Furniture Restorers’ Association is a nationwide organisation of skilled people engaged in furniture conservation, furniture repair and furniture restoration. We seek to act as a bridge between qualified conservators and restorers and those whose love of antique furniture requires the highest standards of conservation and restoration.

Why choose a BAFRA member for antique furniture restoration?

Our members are all established businesses that are fully accredited and work to the highest standards and ethics. We provide access to many antique furniture restoration and conservation specialists, including carvers, gilders and rug conservators, and every member has been rigorously assessed and vetted.

What are the benefits of using a BAFRA antique furniture restorer?

Every BAFRA member is an expert in their field of antique furniture restoration, with a minimum of 5 years professional experience and an average of over 20 years experience. All BAFRA members are fully vetted and must hold appropriate insurance. All antique furniture restoration is carried out to the highest standards using only the finest materials.

What items of antique furniture are BAFRA members able to restore?

BAFRA members are all antique furniture restorers with in-depth knowledge of antiques. As such our members are able to repair, refinish and restore many different types of antique furniture including the restoration of period furniture, marquetry and parquetry, lock and key restoration, traditional upholstery restoration, gilding and many other services related to antique furniture.