About Us

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Harry C. Johnson & Son Inc. has been providing furniture refinishing and repair services to the Washington area for over 100 years.

Formerly in Bethesda ,we moved to a larger facility in Gaithersburg Maryland

Based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland, we are dedicated to the repair, restoration, refinishing, reupholstering of your furniture and woodworking with unmatched experience and quality. Our work stands the test of time and we stand behind it.

Please take a moment to check out all the contents of our website, it is honest and concise, the images within the image gallery are from actual items we’ve worked on, since our website is fairly new, we are working on bringing more photos of the wonderful assortment of antiques.

Bring New Life to Your Furniture – With Harry C. Johnson & Son Inc.

At Harry C. Johnson & Son Inc., we believe good furniture deserves a second life. For more than a century, we’ve been the name people turn to when their furniture needs real craftsmanship – not quick fixes. Families, collectors, and businesses alike bring us pieces that mean something to them, whether it’s a dining table that’s seen decades of family meals or a well-loved antique passed down through generations. These aren’t just jobs to us – every repair or refinishing project deserves the same careful attention and respect for its story.

That’s why when people talk about furniture repair Bethesda, our name often comes up. We’ve earned that trust by taking the time to do things right. It’s the same care we bring to every furniture repair Rockville project or when businesses call on us for dependable furniture repair Baltimore work. You won’t find gimmicks or rushed jobs here – just honest craftsmanship that speaks for itself.

Refinishing, Repair & Restoration – All under One Roof

We’ve fixed wobbly chairs, refinished scratched tables, and brought life back to pieces most thought were beyond saving. In our workshop, old-world techniques meet skilled hands – giving even delicate or damaged furniture a fresh start.

  • Furniture Repair – We fix breaks, cracks, loose joints, and more. Whether you’re looking for expert furniture repair Maryland services or someone who understands how to handle antique restorations, we’ve got the experience to get it right.
  • Hardwood Refinishing – A faded finish doesn’t mean the end of your favorite piece. With professional hardwood refinishing McLean VA residents trust, we strip, sand, and refinish wood furniture, bringing back its original beauty – sometimes better than new.
  • Restoration for Antiques & Modern Pieces – Restoring an old piece takes more than skill; it takes respect for the craftsmanship that came before. We work carefully to retain the value and story behind each item we touch.

We’re Local – And We Come to You

Being based in Maryland doesn’t limit where we work. Over the years, we’ve provided trusted furniture repair in Alexandria VA, offered reliable furniture repair Washington DC, and earned loyal clients through careful furniture repair Gaithersburg MD services. People know they can count on us for honest work and personal service, whether they’re down the street or a couple of counties over.

We also offer pickup and delivery, so getting your furniture restored is as simple as giving us a call.

Why Work With Us?

  • We’ve been family-owned for over 100 years and we still treat every project like it’s personal.
  • Our work speaks for itself. No shortcuts. No quick fixes.
  • We handle everything in-house, from small touch-ups to complete refinishing and repair.
  • We serve both homeowners and commercial clients with the same level of care.

Let’s Get Your Furniture Looking Its Best

If you’ve got a piece that deserves another chapter, we are ready to help. Reach out to Harry C. Johnson & Son Inc. today. You’ll get honest advice, skilled craftsmanship, and a result worth showing off.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you repair Wicker?
    Yes , we do, from small repairs to major Reweaving jobs, we do it all in our shop, not only Wicker , but Rattan and Bamboo too.
  • Can you repair Inlaid Veneers ?
    Yes, we have vast experience working with Veneer, we keep a good assortment of all popular species in stock, plus exotics like Rosewood, Ebony, Italian Ebony,Zebrawood and many more.
  • Do you Recane?
    Yes we do all different types right here in our shop. Machine Cane, Hand Cane, Porch Cane, French Cane, Rush seats, Ash Splint, Danish Twist Cord, Basket Weaves, Raffia, Radio Net, Twills , Herring Bone even RawHide and Shaker Tape.
  • Can you use Machine Cane on a Hand Caned job?
    No,,,Not a good idea, only a butcher !.
  • How can I tell what kind of Cane I have on my item?
    Easy: Modern , newer furniture comes with Machine or Prewoven Cane which is tucked into a groove and held in place with a continuous piece of spline glued into the same grove. Older pieces have to be woven by hand , one strand at a time, There are holes drilled thru the seat around the perimeter of the frame, turn the chair over and if caning material is present you have hand cane.
  • What is French Cane?
    Typically found on chair backs, it is hand woven but the cane never goes thru the back, in other words: the cane strands are put into a blind hole. A blind hole has only one opening.