Customer Reviews
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I trusted Don with two very special items in my household. The first being a walnut desk that my dad made in his high school shop class (1970) that had been totally wrecked in a recent move. The movers somehow put about 10 screw holes into the top of the desk, scraping it terribly and losing some piece that allows the drawers to be affixed to the top. Don made it so that you cant even tell there were bug ragged screw holes in top and i think the desk is even more structurally sound than ever! The finish is buttery smooth but Don was sure to leave the markings on the bottom that my dad made while building this piece 50 years ago. The second item was an antique wall clock (c. 1890s) that has been in the family for atleast 3 generations. The clock lived in attics and closets and storage for the last 30 years and was in rough shape. Don made it look period-authentic and fresh, fixing the face and resetting it, hydrating and refinishing the cabinet, cleaning the face and repainting the hands and even ordering and installing a new glass for the face. My dad was incredibly touched to see both pieces and was incredibly impressed with the work. Don is a master at his craft and I will definitely be using his services again!
Lauren Schwarz
January 24, 2026 -
Old Virginia Woodworking is one of the very finest businesses with whom I have have ever dealt. They are honest, highly skilled craftsmen, who have a gifted eye for beauty, restoration, and fulfilling new commissions.
Steven Cox
February 21, 2022 -
I was very pleased with the results of my repair project. A door broke off of my end table (the pin broke) and Don was able to remove the broken piece of the pin and build new ones. Very happy with the results!
Miriam Thompson
October 10, 2024 -
We had a wonderful experience working with Mr. Don and his team at Old Virginia Woodworking. They refinished a bedroom suite, and the results exceeded our expectations. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the furniture looks absolutely beautiful—truly like brand new. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and pride in their work really show. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend Old Virginia Woodworking to anyone looking for high quality furniture refinishing.
Mel Martino
April 17, 2026 -
Don was very accommodating and did a great job refinishing our buffet table. The job was done in the time frame quoted.
John & Coletta Bruce
January 6, 2026 -
Don did a wonderful job on the two pieces brought to him. The pie safe (pictured) needed some major TLC and Don came through with flying colors. It looks great for a piece from 1720!
Gary Wieland
December 20, 2022 -
Don re-finished an old, family blanket chest for us. Some very good suggestions, excellent work, and quick. Couldn't be more pleased, and will likely ask him to do more pieces.
John Warner
October 13, 2022 -
Excellent work! They restored my Mother's settle bench beautifully!
Laurie Anne Ferguson-Parker
May 22, 2022
