About Me

MY NAME IS STEVE AMATO

I became interested in woodworking in High School. After graduation from High School I went to work for various Cabinet Shops, Upholsters, Restorers, and Finishers. In 1982 following an 8 year apprenticeship I started Amato’s Furniture Repair Service.

I’ve been fortunate to give back over the years instructing folks anxious to learn this craft. I taught Furniture Repair at Constantine’s in the Bronx, New York and at the Brookfield Craft Center in Connecticut. I also taught adult Education - Furniture Repair and Re-upholstery at the Rochambeau School in White Plains, New York and Furniture Repair / Woodworking Techniques at the White Plains High School - White Plains, New York. Craftsman who perform Restorations will tell you it never feels like work.

Repair and Restoration Service for a tradesman is a skill that takes many years to become proficient at. Every project is as important to me as it is to my client. I handle every project from start to finish. Every furnishing or heirloom is in my control from start to finish. I do not have employees nor do I sub contract out to other firms.

It’s extremely satisfying to restore an item and have a client say we’re very pleased! This is what I labor for with every project.

My favorite job this year was working in the new ESPN Sports Center Studio where I repaired a cabinet that was delivered damaged. I asked to stay on - maybe do a feature “Talking Yanks”, but they said, “you do nice furniture repair - stay with that” but how about a photo instead!

Another year has passed and not without a favorite job and it is working up at West Point. I have a new account and this insurance company has been sending me to West Point regularly to repair and adjust transportation relocation damages for their service members. A beautiful County and an honor to help the members and be among America’s bravest.

Bronx Veterans Center - hospital section called Fisher House. Luxury Housing for the Families of service members undergoing treatment. The Family can live on site until the service member is well. I have been repairing new furniture for the last two years when furniture arrived with defects.

This was a commercial building for J Crew in Long Island City - many artists in the building. I was there to repair a large picture frame. This elevator is for contractors.

This was the same building in Long Island City - there was a School Bus in the lobby.