Services Offered
Antique Restoration
Professional repair and restoration of antiques, including cabinets, furniture, and decorative items, using custom solutions for hardware and finishes.
Lamp and Light Fixture Repair
Expert rewiring, electrical fixes, and restoration of lamps and light fixtures, including vintage and modernist designs, with attention to detail.
Custom Hardware Solutions
Sourcing or crafting replacement hardware for unique items when original parts are unavailable, ensuring seamless repairs.
Music Box and Mechanical Repairs
Adjustment and restoration of music boxes and other mechanical antiques to restore functionality and sound quality.
Consultation and Assessment
Personalized evaluations of items, with clear communication on repair options, timelines, and pricing for each project.
Reviews
4.2(5 reviews)
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rich
via Google
3 months ago
Antiques restored with a side of attitude. Sent an email inquiring about a service, waited a week for a response, then when they finally did respond, no apologies for missing the email, and sent me elsewhere for daring to form a conjecture that they did not offer my service based upon their lack of response.
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Amy Caplanvia Google
11 months ago
A uniquely impressive and positive experience. I had a high end lamp that needed repair. Called many places in Boston area. Most could not do repair and some said yes but with high price and long wait time. I left a message for Seth who called me right back. Looked at photos I sent and said he could do repair. I brought lamp in to his cool shop. He repaired while I waited and could not have been more fair in the pricing. He is a talented pro and we are lucky to have his skills in the area.
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Diane Thalervia Google
over 1 year ago
I recently brought in an antique music box which still played, but the music sounded a little scratchy. I expected to leave it for a couple of weeks, but Seth made a few adjustments which did the trick. When I asked how much I owed him, he told me there was no charge. I can tell that Seth is someone who truly loves what he does!
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Elena Gershtvia Google
almost 2 years ago
Recently I have gotten a lucky chance to use RARE Restoration services. In their trade every case is unique, so the solution to the problem must be very individualized, it is not « one size fits all » like the majority of goods and services of nowadays. I broke all 4 mini-hinges of a cabinet made in Europe about 35-40 years ago. This cabinet was and is of a great sentimental value to me. But the replacement hardware was not available, absolutely not, period. Seth explained to me that he would solve the problem anyway, he had a plan B . But Seth, being a proud professional, was not satisfied just with any solution, he was looking for the best solution . It was difficult, he confessed, and took him time but he somehow managed to obtain all 4 replacement hinges. Having come through Seth’s brain and hands the fixed doors look better than ever before. And the interaction with the RARE people during this uncertain time was so pleasant, so personable, so relaxing, that I am thinking (no joke!) about breaking something intentionally just to repeat my experience with RARE. Elena, 88 year old Brookline resident.
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David Pantalonevia Google
over 4 years ago
Seth was fabulous to work with! I splurged on a 70s Modernist light fixture for my new dining room and the contractor installed it and, BAM, it sparked. Apparently, light fixtures sometimes need to be re-wired after 50 years. It was so much fun to see how excited Seth was about the fixture, and I had total confidence after speaking with him about all the nuances of why it shorted and what needed to be done to fix it. COVID made everything take a long time, but I appreciated Seth's regular communication about the progress and parts needed. Now I have it back and it looks amazing!
