David Manzi Manzi Appraisers & Restoration

What inspires your work?

I am inspired by the look on our clients’ faces when they finally see their old, refurbished pieces of furniture and other personally valuable items that we have managed to restore to their original form. They come in with a glimmer of hope, but are mostly doubtful as to whether we can restore their items to their original condition and beauty. Then once they realize what we have done, you can see the delight and joy in their faces. This is what truly inspires me to work.

What is your favorite design period?

Manzi Appraisers & Restoration is a one-of-a-kind business in the art, furniture, and decorative art appraisal and restoration industry. Since its launch in 2021, the company has quickly expanded to offer a full range of services, including high-end appraisals and restoration services primarily in Boston and New England. Through its online valuation program, Manzi reaches its clients across the United States and around the globe.

With 100-plus years of experience among its staff, Manzi sets itself apart by offering a full range of restoration services, including woodwork, painting and artwork, framing, upholstery, and decorative objects/collectibles. Manzi also offers art handling, transportation, and storage services. Our Manzi Premier Home Interiors services include window treatments, wallcoverings, rugs, painting, and cabinet installation. Manzi has established a reputation for providing unparalleled customer service and recognized expertise. Our ability to serve a diverse customer base with an extensive range of services has made us a go-to source for collectors, art dealers, designers/ decorators, insurance companies, museums, and private individuals who value quality and expertise.

I cannot say that I have a favorite design period because each period has its own unique beauty to offer, but I can say that I am fond of Colonial American. There is beauty in its simplicity. The wooden furniture of this period complements the colonial homes, from the center staircase to the common spaces. I also like Victorian Eastlake’s lathe-shaped wooden forms, the curved brackets in railings and the latticework, as well as the color combinations.

What motivates you?

What truly motivates me is providing a unique service to my clients. Here, we do not just sell products or offer personal services. Here, we are able to bring back a piece of our clients’ past—a family’s legacy back from despair to its original condition. It motivates me that we are able to bridge the present with the past and that this connection with the past is what family is all about.

Manzi Appraisers & Restoration 20 Park Plaza, #400-14 Boston, MA 02116 617-948-2577 manziappraisers.com