We believe the things we choose to live with matter.
The best furniture quietly becomes part of a family's story. It witnesses slow mornings with coffee, conversations around the dinner table, children climbing into a favorite chair, and generations gathering in the same home. When thoughtfully restored, those pieces don't simply become beautiful again. They continue their story.
That's why we do this work.
We believe craftsmanship should be measured in generations, not trends. Every project is approached with patience, curiosity, and respect, both for the piece itself and for the people who will continue living with it long after it leaves our workshop.
We're a small studio by design.
Choosing to remain small allows us to know our clients, understand the history behind each piece, and give every project the time and attention it deserves. We believe thoughtful work cannot be rushed, and that restoring something well is always worth doing carefully.
Outside the workshop, we're building the same kind of life we hope our work encourages, one rooted in family, community, and making things that last. We believe beautiful objects, meaningful work, and a well-lived life belong together.
Decades from now, we hope the pieces entrusted to us today will still be serving another family, another home, and another generation.
Our Workshop
We began in our 490 sq. ft. apartment, where Matt refinished furniture on the sidewalk while Natassja reupholstered in our tiny dining room and staged pieces in our living room. Our workshop has evolved through many iterations—a generous friend's garage, a shipping container, back on the sidewalk, our parents' driveway — before finding its current home in Seattle's Phinney neighborhood. Each space has shaped our approach to restoration.
Our Commitments
We Restore for Generations
We believe the best furniture becomes part of a family's story. Every piece we restore is another chance for that story to continue. By caring for what already exists, we reduce waste, preserve craftsmanship, and help beautiful objects remain in use for another generation and beyond.
We Choose Craft Over Volume
Remaining intentionally small allows us to give every project the time, attention, and care it deserves. We don't measure success by how many pieces leave the workshop. We measure it by the quality of the work, the trust of our clients, and the confidence that each piece will continue serving its home for years to come.
We Honor Character
We believe the marks of time are often part of a piece's beauty. Rather than erase its history, we look for ways to preserve the qualities that make it unique while thoughtfully restoring its strength, function, and comfort. Inspired in part by the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, we value authenticity over perfection.
We Build Community
We believe beautiful work is made stronger by welcoming many hands, many stories, and many ways of seeing the world.
Great craftsmanship has always been rooted in community. We believe the strongest communities are built when people are welcomed, respected, and valued for who they are. We strive to create a workshop where clients, collaborators, and future craftspeople feel genuinely at home, where curiosity is encouraged, knowledge is shared generously, and every person is treated with kindness and respect. Whether we're restoring a family heirloom or preserving a well-loved chair, we're contributing, in our own small way, to a more connected and inclusive community.
In the Press
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![Set of six mid-century modern blue upholstered chairs with wooden frames arranged in a semi-circle on a concrete floor.]()
The Seattle Times
Feature highlighting Rescue Vintage's story and commitment to sustainable restoration.
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![Cozy rustic living room with a leather sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, exposed brick walls, large map, indoor plants, and a fireplace.]()
Redfin
Article featuring Rescue Vintage's recommendations for finding quality pieces worth investing in.
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![Antique wooden cabinet with decorative carvings on a concrete floor.]()
Canvas Rebel
Interview with Natassja exploring the journey from apartment side hustle to established business.
Kind Words from Past Clients
I can't freak out more about how amazing the transformation of my chairs is. They were quick to respond, upfront about pricing, completely collaborative, and loved my chairs as much as I do. Their craftsmanship is top quality as is their professionalism and communication. Rescue Vintage took my emeralds in the rough and turned them into shining jewels.
Matt and Natassja were wonderful to work with! They did excellent work on our dining chairs, keeping us in the know with the process along the way. They helped bring our rickety chairs back to life to become a staple in our dining room for years to come.
What wonderful craftsmen. I had Rescue Vintage restore our family heirloom Lane Acclaim coffee table which was wobbly and had a really damaged finish. When I picked it up after their restoration it was so stunning, I quickly brought in more pieces for them to work on.
