Restoring heirloom furniture with expert refinishing and custom woodwork.
Past To Present; Furniture and woodworking gifts is an Amherst-based shop offering furniture refinishing and custom wood pieces. Customers praise Josh for fast quotes, steady communication, and flawless results—from refinishing heirloom bedroom sets to reviving front doors and tabletops. Services include matching stains to existing pieces, coordinating glass table tops, and arranging delivery and updates throughout the project.
001 Windermere Blvd, Amherst, NY 14226, USA
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Expert refinishing and repair of antique or worn furniture, including tables, chairs, and bedroom sets, with careful attention to preserving original character.
Design and creation of custom pieces like bookcases, doors, and gifts tailored to your specifications, with stain matching and quality craftsmanship.
Coordination and installation of custom glass table-toppers to protect restored surfaces and enhance durability.
Professional stripping, staining, and finishing services to revitalize wood furniture, including color matching to existing pieces.
Personalized guidance on furniture maintenance and aftercare to maximize the lifespan and beauty of your restored or custom pieces.
Overall rating
Jennifer Attea
I am blown away at how beautiful our front door came out. Josh exceeded my expectations! We live in an older Snyder home, and Josh was able to make our front door look brand new while maintaining the character of it . I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Past to Present!
Mary Kaczmarek
I would definitely recommend Joshua Briggs at Past to Present! He did a great job refinishing my kitchen table and matching the color to my chairs which were still in decent condition. He kept in touch through the whole process, sending text updates and photos of how things were moving along! I wanted glass for the top of the table and he arranged to have it made and delivered! Also gave me a lot of advice on taking care of my “new” beautiful table! Thanks again, Josh!
Annie Simmonds
Josh at Past to Present was very quick to respond to my request for a quote and was able to get me an estimate almost immediately. He picked up the table top and chairs and was very communicative for the whole process by sending updates and photos through each step. He was also able to coordinate the making and installation of a glass table-topper. He finished the table and chairs well ahead of schedule and worked easily with our schedules for delivery and he gave us instructions for maximizing the lifetime of the finish. Our table looks absolutely gorgeous now, we are beyond pleased with the results and I would highly recommend Past to Present the anyone that asks!
Nicole Galdys
If you are looking for the best person to refurbish your old furniture, you have found him. I cannot say enough great things about the service Josh provided. I think the before and after pictures speak for themselves. He did a flawless, beautiful job making the first piece of my passed down bedroom set new again. He even ordered me a glass top to protect it from future damage. Josh was extremely communicative and flexible. We are very much looking forward to getting the other 2 pieces done in the future.
Colleen Eagen
I would highly recommend Past to Present - I contacted Josh to see if he could make me some bookcases similar to some old ones I wanted to replace. These far exceeded my expectations & look amazing in my dining room. I had hoped to have the stain on the new bookcases match my existing furniture & Josh was able to make that happen based only on a picture of the existing furniture. His communication via email throughout the whole process was great too. The pricing is reasonable & is definitely reflected in the quality of the workmanship.
