A wooden dresser with three drawers, each with ornate brass handles.

Quality Restoration for the Pieces You Value

Tove Restorations is a Naarm (Melbourne) based small business based in Brunswick West. We work with all types and periods of furniture with experience in the restoration of Mid Century and Antique furniture. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their restoration vision for their unique pieces however big or small the job may be.

Minka Peters is the sole restorer for Tove Restorations, she is a fine arts graduate and found her passion in furniture restoration through working with a specialist in antique restoration and french polishing. Since then she has worked primarily with Mid Century furniture.

We aim to make furniture restoration a collaborative and accessible experience for everyone, and particularly want to encourage young people to invest in restoring their furniture pieces and participate in this special craft. We do this through providing a 10% discount to anyone under the age of 30.

About Us

Close-up of a wooden table with ornate carved wooden legs, partially finished, in a woodworking workshop. In the background, tools and supplies are visible on the wall and shelves.

Previous Work - Before and After

  • A wooden table placed on top of another larger dark wood table in a cluttered room with various furniture and office supplies.
  • A small wooden table with four tapered legs, positioned on a concrete floor in a room with various other wooden furniture pieces including tables and a mirror leaning against the wall.
  • Close-up of carved wooden furniture leg with ornate design, on a wooden surface, with brick wall background.
  • Animal with furry gray and white fur lying on a small wooden table with curved legs on a tiled floor.
  • A wooden dresser with five drawers, brass ornate handles, and a stained finish, situated on a hardwood floor.
  • A wooden chest of drawers with four drawers and brass handles, placed against a white wall, with a small potted plant on top.
  • White wooden dresser with five drawers, small metal handles, on small tapered legs, located on a tiled floor in a room with a wooden desk and various items on the desk and wall.
  • A vintage wooden dresser with four drawers, brass handles, and a green frame, standing on a hardwood floor against a white wall.
  • A rectangular wooden table with a natural finish, placed on a tiled floor in a workshop or storage area.
  • A wooden table with a natural finish and visible wood grain, placed on a gray fabric cover in an indoor workshop.
  • A close-up of a wooden chair armrest with two screw holes, showing signs of wear and chipped finish.
  • Close-up of a wooden furniture leg with two screw holes at the top and bottom, showing slightly worn wood and some scratches.
  • A rustic, distressed white wooden cabinet with sliding doors, on which decorative items such as a metallic lantern, glass vases, and a large white ceramic vase are placed. To the left, there is a dark wooden shelf displaying cups and saucers, some with holiday-themed designs. A red 'Sold' tag is attached to the cabinet.
  • A mid-century modern wooden sideboard with five drawers on the left and sliding doors on the right, positioned against a white wall. A small painting of an animal hangs above the sideboard. To the right, a potted plant with green leaves sits on the hardwood floor.

If you have a piece of furniture that needs restoration you can contact us by completing the form below. Once we receive your enquiry we’ll get in touch and ask you to send through any photos you have of the piece so that we can assess the work required.

After the assessment, we’ll explain the restoration services we can offer and provide you with a quote and an estimation of how long the restoration will take. We are always happy to discuss different restoration options and show you examples of stains, finishes, and other possibilities to help you achieve your vision for your piece.

How it Works

Contact us

toverestorations@gmail.com


0419 677 978

Why Restore Your Furniture?

Australia generates 30,000 tonnes of commercial furniture waste every year. Not only does restoring your furniture make it look and function better in your home, it extends the lifespan of the piece reducing unnecessary waste.

The “fast furniture” industry encourages us to buy pieces that don’t last and often need to be replaced every few years. By choosing restoration, you can keep furniture in your home and out of landfill, you can save your money instead of buying new furniture and keep your furniture in the world for longer for future generations to enjoy.

Pile of curly shavings on a black work surface with a handheld planer tool in the foreground.
Close-up of a wooden furniture leg with a twisted, spiral design, showing a polished brown finish. In the background, parts of a red and wood upholstered chair and a white brick wall are visible.

FAQs

  • We understand that everyone has different budgets to work to and we want to make our service accessible to as many people as possible.

    Unlike many larger restoration businesses we can take on smaller jobs with prices that reflect the size of the project.

    We are also always happy to discuss payment plans.

    We offer a 10% discount to anyone under 30.

  • We don’t provide upholstery services but are always happy to provide names of local upholstery businesses.

  • We accept cash or direct bank transfer payments.

  • If you have an item that needs to be restored at your home or somewhere else that cannot be moved we can do some forms of restoration on site. This would normally involve an initial inspection in-person of the item to assess what needs to be done, followed by a return visit to complete the restoration.