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June 2023 by Lor B.
First of all, Bob McCann, the owner/proprietor is legitimately the nicest, most charming, and enthusiastic person ever. He loves what he does, and he enjoys talking about and showing off his numerous projects. Check out the book in his shop that shows the kind of work that he's done. This man is living the dream - he's doing what he loves, with incredible attention to detail. He's not doing it for massive profits, but because he really, really loves his work. And though he's an amazing restorer, he is most enthusiastic about repurposing older pieces to fit your current lifestyle. Ask him about his pump organ projects - something that was basically broken down and unusable was repurposed into a desk with hidden cubbies and secret panels like something out of that National Treasure movie. Which led me to basically dream planning having one of this pump organs be redesigned into a goth themed vanity of my dreams. Never mind that I live in a studio. And I was SHOCKED at how low the starting price for a project like that was - seriously, he is undercharging for the kind of work he does. I am seriously considering getting rid of my couch and tv cabinet just to make room for his custom vanity with secret cubbies and hidden drawers and expandable table tops. But if you're not ready for that and are looking for someone to fix/restore/recane/refinish cherished family pieces or even fix up that flea market find, Mr. McCann is your guy. He's a freaking treasure and he's absolutely worth the drive out to visit for a consult (or even just a chat )
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April 2023 by Frank Michie
Great place
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November 2022 by CJ James
Great experience with Irongate Antiques. A small job - recane chair. Very reasonable quote, faster than expected turnaround, and professional results. Very nice people. Highly recommend.
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September 2022 by Stosh Kowalski
Did an outstanding job restoring and recovering my parents' 1960s chaise lounge! Rebuit, restuffed, and with reinforced stitching (and yeah we went with a retro fabric). Great work!
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March 2022 by B R.
Bob recently refinished a late 19th-century oak dresser as well as the matching harp and mirror. He also re-caned two small walnut side chairs. I am so pleased with the results! Throughout the process, I was impressed with Bob's knowledge, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, and craftsmanship. He even sent me information on the Indiana factory where the furniture was made--a very nice touch. I would not hesitate for a second to return to Bob with more antiques that need his loving touch.
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March 2021 by Julia Ross
Iron Gate Antiques is amazing! Bob and Cecil can fix anything and restore furniture to its rightful beauty. Over the past 10-15 years, they have restored and refinished countless pieces for our family from my grandmother's high chair which was made in 1905 to my great,-great grandmother's Pennsylvania Dutch rolling pin which they also copied exactly so that I could use the replica while preserving the original. We are so happy with their work and so grateful to be able to bring family and other favorite pieces back to life!
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July 2020 by John Gregory
Quality work, reasonable prices, wonderful hours and very personable folks.
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January 2020 by Nigel Ogilvie
5 stars. Outstanding recaning & repair/reinforcement of my wife’s 18th c French chairs. Plus just a wonderful soul to chat with. Let there be more Bob McCanns in this world!
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March 2019 by Leah Thayer Ferguson
Quality antique refinishing work. Not outrageously expensive.
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December 2018 by Stan Mate
Bob did a fantastic job repurposing an antique oak upright piano into two pieces - a wall hanging liquor cabinet and a desk. He also made a desk out of an antique parlor organ. I highly recommend his work.
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September 2018 by Bette H.
Bob and Cecil are amazing....in restoration and Upolstery, there is nothing Bob can't do and everything is done with meticulous detail....I have been a loyal client since I moved to this area almost 8 years ago...most recently, he did a large reupholstering job for me....and one piece was more beautiful than the next...the work was done to perfection and the most exacting client would be awed by the attention to detail...I highly recommend their work Bette from Bluemont
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August 2018 by Jen Murphy Elmi
They did a great job on re-caning my dining room chairs! Highly recommend Bob and his team!
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February 2018 by Chad Rogers
Bob, the owner, and a retired Marine, is an amazing individual with incredible antiquity restoration skills. His knowledge of history and antiques is extraordinary and impressive; his passion and pride shines through each piece he brings back to life!
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June 2017 by David S.
Some family heirlooms are priceless. That is true for the Lane Cedar Chest restored so beautifully at Iron Gate Antiques. My wife Fran's mother received it as a hope chest when she was married in the late 1940s. That hope chest was in Fran's home for every one of her growing up days. Her mother and father are no longer with us, but the hope chest is. In the intervening years, it was painted white. Twice. Movers accidently broke off one of the pulls. It was looking quite bedraggled. Bob McCann and his son restored it to its original beauty. We are so grateful to them for restoring this family treasure.
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May 2017 by Michelle E.
Has beautiful antiques. Recanes old chairs/rockers, the only person in Loudon Co that does it. And he does a beautiful job.
