How to recognise authentic 19th-century antique furniture
Authentic antique furniture shows five things: solid wood with natural patina, hand-cut joints, thick veneer, old hardware and uneven marks of hand tools.
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Advice from the workshop: how to recognise old furniture, when restoration is worth it and what to ask before you buy.
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Viber is the easiest: a photo, a question, a quote, it all works there. Prefer to call or write? That works too.
Workshop in Sofia, visits by appointment. We serve Sofia and the Sofia region.
Before you decide
- Is the piece too heavy to move? We can move it for you in Sofia. We tell you the price on Viber first, before you decide.
- Did you try primer and paint yourself, and the coats kept piling up? Send us photos on Viber. You often get a price the same day, and you are free to say no.
- Not sure what wood it is, or if it is worth it? Send a photo on Viber and the craftsman will tell you. Restoration costs about 10 to 20 euro an hour.
Our restoration rate, compared
With us, restoration costs roughly 10 to 20 euro per hour. The platform daibau.bg lists 10.20 to 20.40 euro per hour for 2026, materials included (checked on 10 October 2026). The price comparison