Museums & Cultural Institutions
Olek Inc. partners with museums, galleries, historic houses and cultural institutions on museum restoration projects — furniture and object restoration, custom display cases and mounts, architectural casework and faithful reproduction — executed to conservation standards from our New Jersey workshop.
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Stabilization, structural repair, veneer, carving and finish work for period furniture, frames and decorative objects — treatment matched to the piece and documented for the collection record.
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Design-assist and in-house fabrication of display cases, vitrines, pedestals and gallery casework in wood, metal and glass — built for conservation-grade materials, controlled access and clean sightlines.
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Custom mounts, brackets and supports that hold objects safely for display and transport — fabricated in brass, steel and archival materials, alongside bronze and iron architectural metalwork.
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Faithful replication of missing or damaged elements from the original, drawings or scans — in wood, metal, fiberglass and cast materials, matched in finish and detail.
From Assessment to Installation
Objects are treated in our Orange, NJ shop; built-in casework and gallery elements are installed on site.
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Object, condition and documentation needs reviewed with your team.
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Treatment, samples and schedule agreed before work begins.
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Conservation, casework and mount-making under one roof.
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Handled, installed and documented for the collection record.
For United Nations facilities, Olek has completed high-visibility work involving conference and lobby furnishings and architectural elements—projects where fit, finish, coordination and discreet execution are essential.
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Historic architectural woodwork and cornice preservation call for repair strategies that retain original fabric, match adjacent profiles and finishes, and leave new work visually integrated with the historic context.
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Olek has supported National Park Service historic-property work involving restoration of historic wood components at Glenmont Mansion, a project type that demands documentation, material compatibility and preservation-sensitive repair methods.
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Historic door restoration at Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York City — multiple entrance doors restored by Olek Inc.
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Years of craft
20,000
sq. ft. NJ workshop
25+
In-house craftsmen
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Roof — all trades
I had 5 pieces of wood furniture each 100+ years old restored by Olek and I couldn't be happier with the work they did. Each piece was returned to me in the time frame estimated in excellent condition both structurally and aesthetically. Their craftsmanship is totally worth the price. I also was pleased with their customer service. They explained what they were doing with each piece and provided any optional choices before proceeding.
I didn't realize how terrible my antique chest on chest looked until Peter and his team worked their magic on it. Their craftsmanship is flawless. May the piece live for at least another 200 years!
We had two very unusual objects in very bad shape. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I had a feeling that these two repairs would be in good hands. The results are amazing! This made a very special gift to my husband as both objects were family heirlooms. He was thrilled. I appreciate the professionalism, high quality repair and stellar skill set of all those craftsman who are part of OLEK. If you have the money to take care of something really special, this is the place to get it done, and done extremely well! I am thankful for these people!
Olek did a wonderful job restoring my grandmothers Federal Period secretary desk to its former glory. The desk was badly water damaged and they were able to make it look like new! We are so happy with the final results.
Had Olek restore an Asian cabinet that had been in my wife’s family for years. The reviews on this company don’t do them justice. They took the cabinet that looked absolutely terrible and restored it to like new. They definitely know what they are doing ans it was worth every penny. Would definitely recommend them without reservation.
They did a magnificent job restoring my late grandparents' antiques. The quality of work was excellent and so was the service. Thank you!
This summer, Olek restored various pieces of antique Italian furniture for The Italian Academy at Columbia University. I could not have found another company capable of such care and talent at bringing these pieces back to life! Their team was extremely professional, and the company is great at coordinating delivery. I would highly recommend Olek to anyone looking to restore furniture!
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Yes. Treatments prioritize retention of original material, reversibility where appropriate, and documentation. For landmark and preservation scopes we follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
A collection-first approach: we retain as much original material as the object allows, intervening only where condition or use requires; we record condition, treatment and materials so the work is transparent for curators, registrars and the collection file; and we replicate missing or unsafe elements to match — never more replacement than the project actually requires.
Yes. We provide design-assist and in-house fabrication of cases, vitrines, pedestals and object mounts in wood, metal, glass and archival materials.
Wood, veneer and finish work — cabinetmaking, veneering, carving, French polishing and reversible finishes for furniture and casework; bronze, steel and archival metals — machining, welding, casting and mount-making in display-safe and structural metals; and glass, acrylic and case systems — vitrine glazing, acrylic and case hardware integrated into conservation-grade display.
Olek is a HUBZone Certified Small Business; our Capabilities Statement lists NAICS codes and references, and bid, payment and performance bonding may be available for qualifying projects.
Removable objects are restored at our 20,000 sq. ft. Orange, New Jersey workshop; built-in casework and gallery elements are assessed and installed on site, with regional and national coordination.
Yes. We replicate from the original, drawings or scans in wood, metal, fiberglass and cast materials — matched in finish and detail for a seamless result.
Museum projects cross disciplines — object conservation, cabinetmaking, metalwork, casting and mount-making — and carry documentation, handling and scheduling requirements a general contractor rarely meets. Olek brings these trades together under one roof, with the project management curators, registrars and facilities teams expect.
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Tell us about the objects, the space and your timeline. We will review scope, conservation approach and logistics — and provide our Capabilities Statement for procurement.