The story of Ace Furniture Repair
Thomas Briggs founded Ace Furniture Repair in 2008, after fifteen years working in furniture restoration workshops across the East Midlands. He had trained as a cabinet maker and spent much of his career learning the kind of traditional techniques that are increasingly rare in a trade that has largely shifted towards replacement rather than repair.
The business started small — Thomas working from a modest workshop, taking on the jobs that larger furniture companies wouldn't bother with. A wobbly dining chair. A sofa that needed re-springing. A sideboard with damaged veneer. Word spread, and the workshop grew.
Today the team includes two additional specialists: Rachel Dove, who handles all upholstery work, and Mark Osei, who focuses on wood restoration and finishing. Between them, the three bring a combined experience of over 35 years in furniture repair and restoration.
We remain a small business by intention. Staying small means being able to give every job proper attention, and it means the work that leaves the workshop is work we're personally satisfied with.
