Refurbishing – sustainably extending the life of furniture

Refurbishing

Old chairs, tables, loungers and other furniture items might not need to be discarded – worn upholstery, surfaces or damaged components can be repaired, refurbished or replaced. New colours or a different surface finish are also an option, helping the item in question to retain much of its original form. The focus is on a detailed refurbishing process – including inspection, cleaning, repair, maintenance and, if necessary, optimisation of individual components or the item as a whole. Refurbishing can help to extend the life of furniture well into the future.

Good reasons for refurbishing by Girsberger


Contribution to the circular economy

High cost efficiency

Manufacturer-independent service

Conserve resources

Maintain character

Reduce waste

Optimise properties

Enhance visual appeal

Generate added value

All from a single source

Extensive expertise

Statements

“Refitting the seating and tables made perfect sense in terms of heritage preservation, because the underlying quality of the furniture made it worthwhile in terms of design and stability.”

Rolf Balmer, owner and interior designer Raumforum GmbH, Thun

Refurbishing process

Consultation

You contact us with your enquiry. We sit together with you and tell you all about our range of services and the various options and solutions we have to offer.

Check-up
Needs analysis
Cost analysis

We pay you a visit so we can get an overall impression of your furniture, before assessing what needs to be done and evaluating both the use of materials and the amount of work required.

Modify sample furniture and calculate quote

The next step is to present you with a sample of our work on a specific furniture item. Hidden damage and unexpected additional steps may become apparent during dismantling, and these findings are used to compile a customised offer for you.

Order placement

Once your order has been placed, we draw up a detailed project plan and start implementation immediately.

Collection of worn furniture / delivery of replacement furniture

We can perform the work in one single step or in multiple stages, depending on your needs. We also offer optional replacement furniture on loan to ensure uninterrupted use during the project.

Dismantling, surface, joinery, upholstery, metal construction, assembly

Delivery of refurbished furniture

The furniture is delivered on the agreed date, followed by acceptance of our work by those responsible on the client side.

Statements

"I’m delighted with the chairs – they look fantastic, and the repairs are perfect. You’ve done a spectacular job – thank you so much!”

Vivien Jobè, President of the “Wirtschaft zum Guten Menschen” cooperative (2019–2022)