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Old Jewelry Box — Malden Bridge, NY – Pitkin Co. Refinishers
Restoring Jewelry Box — Malden Bridge, NY – Pitkin Co. Refinishers

Our Mission

Pitkin Co. Refinishers in Malden Bridge, NY, has worked to develop a blend of the best Old-World techniques and methods combined with the latest developments in hi-tech products over the past 50 years of business to produce finished products that are classically beautiful yet highly durable. All work we undertake should enhance the piece's visual aspect and value. In doing so, we aim to make each client's experience with us a relaxed and pleasurable experience, as we rely almost exclusively on referrals. If you would like to learn more about our shop or discuss how we can help you with one of your pieces, please don't hesitate to call our staff at 518-392-3162.

Meet the Man Behind Pitkin Co. Refinishers

Vance Pitkin — Malden Bridge, NY – Pitkin Co. Refinishers

Vance Pitkin was introduced to the wood restoration and repair business in 1971 when he started helping in a local restoration shop owned by an elderly cabinetmaker and finisher in Rutland, Vermont. Pitkin maintained a restoration shop part-time under the guidance of the old restorer for the next four years, when he went into the restoration business full-time and never looked back.

During the mid 80′s, Pitkin had a rare opportunity to train under noted English Master Restorer Barry Shadbolt in his workshop at Royal City Antiques in Vancouver, British Columbia, and then worked for a time in Portland, Oregon, under Richard Gray, a well-known West Coast expert in color matching. According to Pitkin, he "has always been lucky to work for some very talented people and learned something from each person."

Pitkin moved to the Chatham, NY, area in 1991 and opened "Pitkin Co. Refinishers" at 14 River St. in March 1993. The business expanded in 1999 to include the entire 6,000 sq. ft. building, where it continues with several full and part-time employees and provides a variety of restoration and finishing services to antique dealers and collectors, as well as residential customers and cabinetmakers.

Several years later, Pitkin Co. Refinishers moved to a newer and easily accessible location at 173 Richmond Rd, Malden Bridge, NY, 12115, where we plan to provide the same exceptional services that have made us the go-to shop around for classic-inspired restoration techniques for many more years to come.

We’d love to hear from you! Call our friendly team at 518-392-3162.

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