Reviews
October 21, 2025
"Before Daviddi’s:
I found a charming used table (and two chairs) on Facebook marketplace that I absolutely fell in love with. This may not have been a table that everyone would have fallen in love with, but there was something about it that I absolutely adored. Not to mention it had a super cool gear mechanism for extending that I felt like you just don’t see in modern pieces.
The table and chairs had certainly seen better days. The finish was completely dull and drab and had zero luster. The chairs were literally chewed up and falling apart. If there were any grain under there, you certainly couldn’t see it. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the function and novelty of this table for years. At one point, when one of my friends sat and fell through one of the chairs, I realized I needed to figure out how to nurture this set.
I am from Dearborn, Michigan, but I live in Kentucky. While I searched for a place to help me in this mission, I remembered a beloved neighbor while growing up in Michigan…Mr. Daviddi had an antique store. I had no idea if he still had the antique store or if they did refinishing there, but I finally made the call. I knew that if I wanted this table to be done right, it would be worth the 6 hour drive to take it to folks whose character I knew. I knew that Mr. Daviddi and his son would have the heart, artisanship, and excellence that is almost extinct these days. I was right.
After Daviddi’s:
When I picked up the table and chairs after the refinishing was complete, I swear I got choked up and teary-eyed. Their work is the kind that imbues material objects with soul. The entire process added not just luster and beauty back to these pieces but also a recognition of meticulous care and time to make something beautiful again. I could not have imagined that this table and these chairs were hiding under all of that initial dullness. If you love a piece enough, you will take it to Daviddi Antiques.
As a sidenote, I think I bought half the store between my two trips! What a contrast from pieces I’ve ordered from Amazon or Target or Ashley which feel truly inanimate, mass produced, and soulless. All the things I got from Daviddi Antiques are compelling. They make you feel things when you look at them. You know they have stories and have been present for who knows how many life experiences.
I may have to get some practical pieces for practical purposes in my home, but I will keep treasure-hunting at Daviddi Antiques to enrich my home with the art and soul that only comes from pieces that are worked on by artisans or pieces that bring stories with them."
September 21, 2025
"The owner offered to give me the item for a discount after I was short 100 dollars"
July 13, 2025
"This is hands-down one of the most magical antique stores I’ve ever visited. I found the most stunning, one-of-a-kind antique bronze and brass statues—truly showstopping pieces you won’t see anywhere else. Every corner of the showroom is filled with beautiful treasures, from grand statement pieces to the most charming trinkets. Their curation is impeccable—it’s like walking through a gallery of timeless taste.
And I cannot say enough about William and Daviddi. They are absolute gems: warm, welcoming, deeply knowledgeable, and so patient. Their passion for antiques shines through in everything they do, and they made the entire experience unforgettable. If you’re looking for unique, heirloom-quality pieces and a truly delightful buying experience, this is the place. An absolute 10/10."
April 25, 2025
Exquisite workmanship
"I purchased a set of 4, Mid Century Modern chairs, signed by Laurence Peabody, Dec. 1959 from a dealer. They had been stained a medium brown, a very amateurish job. However; you could see the lovely grain to the wood. My regular 'refinisher guy' had just gotten a big job and could not restore the chairs this summer. He recommended William at Daviddi Antiques. I spoke with William on the phone and felt confident he was experienced. The next day, I brought the chairs to him. 6 weeks later I picked them up and could not believe how absolutely gorgeous they were in their natural wood color. All the little noogies and unevenness was gone. They looked brand new. This kind of workmanship only comes with dedication, passion and experience. I was so happy ! I am sitting in one of the chairs now, and I can't stop looking at it ! "
April 25, 2025
College fraternity treasurer
"Words can’t express how happy we are with the magic Daviddi Antiques performed on our 96-year-old storage chest. Imagine a hand carved, walnut chest that has sat in a college fraternity for nearly 100 years and been on the receiving end of all the abuse that 19- and 20-year-old young men can throw at it during countless parties. It looked so bad that many people would have thrown it out, but because of its history, we decided to save it. The miracle workers at Daviddi not only saved it, they restored it to its original appearance without adding any wood to it. They also educated us about its previously hidden lineage and gave us something that is now a source of pride instead of embarrassment. Thank you!!!"
April 25, 2025