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Bob Livingston

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Types of furniture
About
I’m a one-person woodworking shop with over 60 years of experience in furniture repair and refinishing. I build, repair, and refinish wood furniture, and I don’t return a piece until I’m truly satisfied with the quality of the work.  To ensure the best results, I work out of my shop only—I’ll gladly pick up and return your furniture, but I don’t do on-site work.  Please note:   * I don’t do upholstery work,  * repair mechanical recliners, or     * re-cane chairs.   As a U.S. Army veteran, I’m proud to offer fellow veterans a 10% discount.  If you care about craftsmanship and attention to detail, I’d be honored to work on your piece.
Overview

Hired 134 times

Background checked

1 employee

56 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash and Check.

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

Services offered
Types of furniture

Chair

Rocking chair

Desk

Dresser

Project type

Paint

Strip paint

Cracks

Repair water damage

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

92 reviews

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Scyller B.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Bob was fantastic to work with, he was able to diagnose the issue with the photos that I took of my nightstand and had actionable recommendations for help. In the end, his recommendations were that the peace is antique and fine as it is. Deconstructing it would probably do more damage than Good. He talked himself out of a job! He is a delightful resource and someone I would go to again for questions and help. Thank you, Bob!

Details: I'm flexible • Nightstand • 1 piece of furniture • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Furniture Refinishing
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Leslie P.

May 2, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I hired Bob to refinish some outside benches that had been in direct sunlight for 8 years. They were cracked, turning black and had worn down significantly. I asked Bob to restore them and I wanted to do a stain with gray undertones to match wicker furniture. He was able to restore them beautifully. He sent me pictures along the process. The stain was not easy and he was patient and so helpful in getting the right color for me. I highly recommend Bob and plan to ask him to do more work for me. He is very talented.

Details: Restoration of original wood • Chair • 2 pieces of furniture • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Furniture Refinishing
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Chau N.

Dec 23, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Great experience with Bob overall. Had his help repairing a dresser. He truly shows that he cares the work that he does. Very responsive and punctual. The quality of the repair work is undoubtedly good.

Details: Repair broken furniture • Dresser • Wood • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Furniture Repair
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Urban C.

Aug 26, 2026

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Bob answered my inquiry when other repair shops did not respond. Bob did an outstanding job repairing a broken wooden chair leg with a fancy paint pattern on it. He made the leg and did an amazing job replicating the paint pattern. The work was done within the agreed time frame. The price came in below estimate. He’s a friendly guy and a talented woodworker.

Details: Repair broken furniture • Chair • Wood • At the pro’s location

Furniture Repair
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Joe M.

Sep 10, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

I could not be more pleased with the restoration of my 100-year-old wooden secretary. Bob's professionalism and attention to detail were extraordinary. I highly recommend Bob to all!

Details: Repair scratches, dents, or cracks • Repair broken furniture • Apply paint or stain • Desk • Wood • At the pro’s location

Furniture Repair
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Robert Livingston

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