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LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE

About us

About Lin’s Touch of Elegance Since 1987, Lin’s has provided expert refinishing, repair and restoration of antique furniture. Lin works with insurance adjusters and individuals to bring back to life furniture that has been damaged by smoke, fire, water or neglect. We can handle all sizes of restoration and repair work from individual pieces to large volume orders for restaurants, schools, convention centers and government agencies. Lin’s Touch of Elegance is recognized as one of the premiere antique furniture shops on the east coast. Through our shop in historic Bedford, Pennsylvania and this website, we present a large and varied selection of high quality period items. About Lin Lin is a vibrant young woman with dynamic energy and enthusiasm that crosses over into her work. Lin has helped hundreds of people with their furniture restoration and home decorating needs. Her quick mind snatches the customer’s idea, making it come alive as she feeds it with her own creative input. "When customers come in to the shop, I say 'Talk to me.' Do you want to put the piece in a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, or corner of a living room? I need to know desired location, room type, and its function to help me generate the best options for your needs." - Lin Finnegan Interior Design Lin is always looking to purchase those unique pieces that make her decorating ideas and designs the ones that make you feel at home no matter what the occasion. The antiques Lin uses gives the designs a more personal touch. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Complimentary Consultation: Consultations are 30-40 minutes long and are scheduled with Lin. In the consultation we will discuss what you would like help with and what you are interested in learning. We will then go over our observations, suggestions for helping you and tell you how we would work with you. The purpose of the consultation is for you to get a better idea of who we are and if we would be a good match for you. Consultations are free of charge and are held at our store in Bedford. Call 814-977-2594 email [email protected] to schedule a complimentary consultation with no commitment required. Method of Stripping We use a flow over system that uses a nylon bristled brush. The chemicals flow through the brush and cleans the furniture. Then the furniture is rinsed with lacquer thinner. Within 20-30 minutes it’s ready to finish. Very little sanding needs done. Written Appraisals Whats it WORTH ? How can I SELL IT ? Simple questions do not always have simple answers, but knowing the market value of your antiques, fine art and jewelry is important for many reasons. Whether you are looking for an appraisal for insurance or estate purposes, or you wish to sell part or all of your collection, or you are looking for the piece that will finish off your collection, Lins antique appraisals is the right choice. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience buying, selling and appraising antiques for the one of the world’s leading art and antiques galleries, Lin’s knowledge of the fine arts and antiques industry makes her uniquely qualified to handle valuations of single works or entire estates, including contemporary contents. Lin’s long tenure as a sales consultant and curator make her a valuable resource when you are considering the purchase or sale of an antique or piece of art. She brings a professional, inside perspective on the market and the process of disbursing or procuring antiques and fine art. Why choose Lins Touch of Elegance to do your Appraisals? More than 20 years of experience buying, selling and appraising antiques Consultations are offered to help you determine "What's it Worth?" and "Where can I sell it?" Professional appraisals for valuation, estate planning or insurance purposes Appraisals are offered on single pieces or entire estates Appraisals can be conducted in person or by using photographs Consultation...

Business highlights

38 years of experience

Services we offer

Caning, Clock Frames (wood) strip and refinish / repairs to Grand Father Clocks, Fire & Water Restoration, Furniture Repair, Metal stripping - lawn furniture, Picture Frames - matting to wood, Rush, Sewing Machines - from veneer/paint metal base - strip and refinish, Splint, Stripping & Refinishing, Trunks, Upholstery, Wicker, also carry leather Round belts and polish sewing machine, beds single/double, etc, refinishing with acid free backs

Accepted Payment Methods

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Jodi B.
Apr 2017
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$2,500
Incredibly disappointed in the experience we've had here. Paid $1057 to have a very small chair reupholstered, refinished and stained - upholstery was satisfactory but the wooden arms and legs of the chair were simply oiled, not refinished and stained. A second chair has been upholstered with the wrong fabric twice so far after having initially had a replacement selection made for us when our selection was unavailable and subsequently having the wrong fabric ordered by her staff the second time. We were at no time told our initial fabric selection had been discontinued by the company. We were not given the opportunity to select an alternate fabric - the choice was made by the owner. When we were dissatisfied and offered by the owner to have it corrected, we selected a new fabric and asked the employee who helped us to call the manufacturer in our presence to insure availability-which she did. When we were called to pick up the chair, we discovered that it had been covered in the wrong fabric AGAIN. When we felt it reasonable at that juncture to terminate the contract for service and request a refund of the $1500 paid to date for the second chair, we were denied by the owner. The owner offered us $750 which we declined. It should NEVER be the customer's obligation to "cut the losses" with a business who has made mistakes twice. We've had to initiate civil action to pursue a refund. Unfortunately I'll think twice about supporting small local business as a result of this disheartening experience. after more than a year of attempting to negotiate with this merchant, we're still out $1500+ ......multiple attempts to resolve this matter without civil litigation including through the Better Business Bureau. Settlement offers were insulting low - less than half of what we've paid. Merchant feels it's reasonable to expect us to pay for upholstery that we never selected TWICE - first time, she selected a replacement fabric without informing us our original selection had been discontinued and second time her employee ordered wrong fabric but settlement offers were inclusive of upholstery costs. We were also expected to pay for work that was never contracted for as well as work that was contracted for and never completed. Negotiating appeals processes is time-consuming and expensive. We chose to not obtain legal counsel since we'd already invested so much money with this vendor to begin with. Overall, unethical small business willing to forego reasonable customer service and quality workmanship to keep failing small business afloat.

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LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE is currently rated 1.0 overall out of 5.

LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE does not offer free project estimates.

No, LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE does not offer a senior discount.

No, LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE does not offer emergency services.

No, LIN'S TOUCH OF ELEGANCE does not offer warranties.