This furniture restoration course can support career development in furniture repair, upholstery, antiques, craft production, conservation and creative design work. It helps learners build foundation knowledge of restoration methods, wood materials, upholstery updates, antique furniture care and safe DIY practice.
Furniture Restorer
Furniture restorers repair, clean and conserve modern or antique furniture. They may work on wooden pieces, finishes, joints, surfaces and decorative details. This course supports early knowledge of restoration principles, wood types and antique furniture care.
Average UK Salary: £23,000 – £32,000 per year
Upholsterer
Upholsterers update, repair and replace fabric, padding and coverings on furniture. They often work with chairs, sofas, stools and decorative furniture pieces. This course introduces upholstery restoration and helps learners understand how fabric updates can improve furniture appearance.
Average UK Salary: £23,000 – £32,000 per year
Furniture Maker
Furniture makers create, repair and finish items such as tables, chairs, cabinets and beds. Restoration knowledge can support better material awareness, repair decisions and finishing techniques. Moreover, understanding furniture structure can help learners work more confidently with restoration projects.
Average UK Salary: £23,000 – £32,000 per year
Furniture Designer
Furniture designers develop creative and functional furniture ideas for homes, businesses or individual clients. This course can support styling awareness, material understanding and knowledge of how restored furniture can be adapted for modern use.
Average UK Salary: £25,000 – £40,000 per year
Carpenter or Joiner
Carpenters and joiners make, install and repair wooden items, including cabinets, fixtures and furniture-related structures. Knowledge of woods, repair methods and safe DIY practice can support practical confidence in wood-based projects.
Average UK Salary: £24,000 – £40,000 per year
Conservator
Conservators clean, repair and protect objects of historical, artistic or cultural importance. Antique furniture restoration knowledge can provide a useful foundation for understanding preservation, care and responsible handling. Further specialist training is usually required for advanced conservation roles.
Average UK Salary: £26,000 – £38,000 per year
Antique Dealer or Valuer
Antique dealers and valuers buy, sell, research and assess collectable items, including antique furniture. Furniture restoration knowledge can help them recognise materials, condition, age, repair needs and presentation value. Earnings can vary because many antique dealers work independently or on a commission basis.