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
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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.
Objects are treated in our Orange, NJ shop; built-in casework and gallery elements are installed on site.
Olek restored conference-room and lobby furnishings for the United Nations General Assembly environment, where finish consistency, discreet execution and dependable coordination are essential in high-profile institutional interiors.
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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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Olek’s landmark religious-property work includes restoration of historic wood and wrought-iron exterior doors at Riverside Church, requiring close attention to original construction, durable repair and the visual continuity of the surrounding architecture.
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Years of craft
20,000
sq. ft. NJ workshop
25+
In-house craftsmen
1
Roof — all trades
We used Olek Inc. to shorten and polish our beautiful heavy wood dining table. Olek had to disassemble the table, cut it, re-attach the bookends, and make it look like it was never touched. The result was flawless — you would never know it was modified.
I have a Vladimir Kagan 175 E armchair that was literally falling apart — the wood was separating at the joins and the leather seat and padding were shot. Peter at Olek did an amazing job bringing it back to like-new condition. Highly recommended for designer furniture restoration.
This is the second time I've had Olek reupholster my sofas. Each time I've been astonished at the stunning work. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the attention to detail is second to none. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my 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.
