Trefler’s
About
Trefler’s is a family-owned restoration studio in Newton that repairs, conserves and refabricates treasured objects, from pieces made of wood, plaster and porcelain to paintings and textiles. Its team pairs traditional craftsmanship with newer technology to bring damaged heirlooms back into use. Past projects include an early-1900s rocking horse made by the Whitney Reed Company in Massachusetts and a family game set that needed restoration, conservation and newly fabricated parts.
The studio also runs a framing department that handles conservation framing and custom display. In one project, a fragile Soviet-era shawl in the Pavlovo Posad style was stitched and stabilized by a conservator, mounted with fabric spacers for a shadow-box effect, and sealed behind UV-blocking, conservation-grade plexiglass in a Larson Juhl frame. Work begins with an inquiry describing each item’s dimensions, materials and condition, which the team reviews before recommending next steps and an estimate.
What to Know
- Trefler’s has been family owned and operated since 1921.
- Inquiries should include at least three .jpg photos per item, showing the whole object and close-ups of any damage.
- Painting restoration requests should add a photo of the back of the canvas.
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