Freddy Roman Maker & Restorer of Furntiure

Specialties

Freddy Roman Maker & Restorer has apprenticed with some of finest craftsmen and conservators in hopes to incorporate centuries of old techniques with a combination of modern day technology in to provide the finest results. At the period craftsmen studio its all about service, and customer satisfaction. The studio is set up for making and restoring all wooden artifacts. Our focus is on antique furniture repair, restoration and conservation. A full range of services include but not limited to; color and finish matching, broken or missing part fabrication and replacement, structural repairs, marquetry, veneer repair and replacement, cleaning, polishing, stripping and refinishing, and upholstery.

All materials, glue, finishes and restoration techniques employed strictly adhere appropriate to the period of the wooden artifact should that type of treatment be warranted.

Servicing all of New England and New York since 2000.

History

Established in 2004.

Freddy Roman Maker & Restorer has been around since 2004, with the hopes to preserve the rich history of furniture making and restoration. So go Green– recycle furniture and have me restore it.

Meet the Business Owner

Freddy R.

Business Owner

Freddy Roman apprenticed under Master Craftsman Philip Lowe at the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts (FIM) in Beverly, MA. Upon graduating, Freddy remained at FIM, restoring antiques and assisting students. Freddy has continued his education through courses offered by various craftsmen.

Since 2007, Freddy has worked out of his own studio, partnered with Master Craftsmen Will Neptune. Freddy restores and reproduces period furniture for private clients and institutions. He focuses in the Federal Period, with a specialty in veneering, banding, and inlay. Most recently, Freddy has worked with a conservation studio, reproducing furniture for the Hamilton Grange Museum and other National Park Service estates.

In an effort to share his love of the craft, Freddy has worked as coordinator of the SAPFM’s New England Chapter since 2009. He also spreads his wealth of knowledge by teaching and assisting across the East Coast.