We Fix Old Stuff.

Vintage & Antique Repair in Seattle

Broken Lamp?
Wonky Chandelier?
We Can Fix It.

We provide expert repair and restoration of antique goods and vintage lighting.From rewiring and refinishing to replacement parts and structural repairs, we make your old pieces safe, functional, and beautiful again.

Recent Repairs

From chandeliers to kitchen fans, we rewire, clean, refinish, and update each piece while preserving its original charm:

Full restoration of a large light fixture that had fallen from a lobby ceiling.

Full restoration of a chandelier damaged in a fire.

Full restoration of a pot metal table lamp.

Full restoration of a vintage built-in kitchen fan.

Minor repair of a broken leg on a table lamp.

What We Fix

Electrical / Rewiring

Safe, reliable repairs to bring your antiques and vintage pieces back to life.

  • Full rewiring of lamps, chandeliers, sconces, and appliances

  • Socket and switch repair, replacement, refurbishment

  • Cord and plug replacement

  • LED or energy-efficient retrofit

  • Adapting vintage pieces for modern use/lighting

Cleaning & Polishing

Restore the beauty of your fixtures without damaging their character.

  • Gentle cleaning and polishing of metal, brass, chrome, wood, and other materials

  • Crystal and glass cleaning

  • Patina/finish matching and preservation

Structural Repairs & Fabrication

Fix broken or missing parts while keeping the original style intact.

  • Repair or replacement of broken arms, rods, or framework

  • Minor fabrication of missing or damaged components

  • Stabilization and structural repair

Glass & Crystal Work

Replace or repair fragile elements with care.

  • Replacement of missing or broken globes, shades, or crystals

  • Cleaning, polishing, and restoration

  • Custom replacements for rare or unique pieces

Vintage Appliances

Make antique and vintage pieces fully functional again.

  • Motor repair or replacement

  • Blade balancing or replacement

  • Complete rewiring and restoration

Painting & Refinishing

Restore and protect the charm of your vintage pieces.

  • Repainting metal or refinishing wooden components in original or custom colors

  • Powder-coating or lacquering for protection and finish restoration

  • Antique finish matching and preservation

Get an Estimate

Tell us about your piece (lamp, chandelier, sconce, etc.) and what needs repair. We’ll email you back and ask for photos to give you a quote.

Located in Seattle

Drop-off by appointment or ask about local pickup:

We Fix Old Stuff
4818 14th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107

FAQ

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How long does it take?

Small fixes: a few days
Restorations: timeline quoted upfront

Can you fix anything?

We specialize in vintage & antique lighting, but we're happy to take a look at other decorative or electrical pieces.

Do I have to drop it off?

Drop-off is easiest.
We also accept shipping or can work onsite.

What if you find more problems?

We keep you updated.
Safety-related fixes are always required.

Do you guarantee your repairs?

Yes - we stand by our work.
If something we repaired fails within a year, we'll make it right.
Every piece is tested before it leaves our hands.

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