We Fix
What Others
Can't.
Furniture repair. Upholstery. Caning & rushing. Window repair. Lamp rewiring. Jukeboxes, mechanical toys, and the unusual objects no one else will touch. All under one roof in Newton.
Six trades.
One workshop.
Most shops send your project to three different places. We keep it here: the wood, the metal, the fabric, the wiring, and get it back to you whole.
Furniture Repair & Restoration
Structural fixes, refinishing, and full revivals for pieces built to last another generation.
Upholstery
From tired armchairs to heirloom sofas. New fabric, honest craft, no shortcuts.
Caning & Rushing
Hand-woven seats and backs restored the old way. Cane, rush, splint, and Danish cord.
Window Repairs
Sash cords, glazing, hardware, and wood repair for historic and modern windows alike.
Lamp Rewiring
Safe, code-compliant rewiring for vintage lamps, chandeliers, and one-off fixtures.
Specialty Items
Jukeboxes, mechanical toys, oddities. If it's unusual and broken, bring it in.
A real working shop.
Not a showroom.
Newton's Go-To Shop Since 1982
Four decades of muscle memory. Generations of neighbors trust us with the pieces that matter.
One-Stop for the Unusual
Jukeboxes, mechanical toys, oddball inheritances. If it's broken and strange, it's ours to fix.
Free Pickup & Delivery
On projects over $250 in the Greater Boston area. We'll come get it carefully.
Our Mission
To act as a community hub for residents, craftspeople and merchants who choose restoration over replacement.
Our Philosophy
Being that we live on Earth as guests, future guests should be glad we were here.
Our Promise
To serve the community through honest, skilled and prompt work at a fair price, and to be there when our neighbors need us.
Ready to Restore Something?
Every restoration project is unique. Learn how to request a quote and what information helps us provide the most accurate evaluation.
"RARE Restoration is proud to be part of the Catchlight Painting family. Greater Boston's trusted name in painting, restoration, and historic home care since 1994."
