Episcopal Church
Pew Restoration
Done with Reverence
The beauty and permanence of your Episcopal sanctuary deserves a restoration partner who understands what is at stake. Since 1958, Kivett's has honored historic parish interiors with master craftsmanship and an uncompromising standard.
America's Most Trusted Name in Church Pew Restoration
Kivett's Inc. is the largest family-owned and operated pew manufacturer and refinisher in the United States. For more than six decades, we have served Episcopal parishes with the same deep conviction our founders held: that pride in craftsmanship and refusal to lower standards are not business strategies — they are a way of life.
Episcopal churches carry some of the most storied interiors in American Protestantism. The carved pew ends, the soaring nave, the rich wood tones worn smooth by generations of faithful hands — these things matter. When it is time to restore them, the work deserves a partner with the skill and the reverence to do it right.
We have spent our entire history working exclusively in sacred spaces. We understand the difference between a restoration that merely looks good and one that honors the soul of a building. Our craftsmen approach every Episcopal parish project with the care of people who know that the pews they are restoring have held generations of baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and funerals — and will hold generations more.
Whether your parish needs a full pew restoration, new solid oak seating to replace beyond-repair woodwork, upholstered cushions for improved comfort, or a complete chancel renovation, Kivett's brings the same uncompromising standard to every scope of work.
Built on a solid foundation of pride in the people who manufacture the products — and perhaps of even greater importance, pride in the ability to resist lowering its standards.
Kivett's Inc. — Est. 1958Everything Your Episcopal Parish Sanctuary Needs
A complete Episcopal church pew restoration goes far beyond refinishing. Here is the full scope of what Kivett's delivers.
Full Pew Refinishing
Complete strip, sand, stain, and seal — restoring the depth and warmth of your original wood with a durable finish built for decades of daily liturgical use.
New Pew Manufacturing
When existing pews are beyond restoration, we manufacture new solid oak replacements — matched precisely to the style and profile of your historic sanctuary interior.
Structural Repair
Failing joints, cracked rails, deteriorating pew ends — we restore structural integrity throughout so your seating is sound and safe for years of continued worship.
Cushion & Upholstery
Upholstered kneelers, seats, and backs in a careful selection of liturgically appropriate fabrics — adding comfort without diminishing the dignity of your sanctuary.
Carved Pew End Restoration
Ornate pew ends are a hallmark of Episcopal sanctuaries. We restore carved details, finials, and decorative trim to their original character with exacting care.
Chancel & Sanctuary Millwork
Altars, reredos surrounds, prayer desks, choir stalls, pulpits, and lecterns — custom-crafted in solid oak to unify your entire sanctuary from nave to chancel.
Solid Oak. Unchanged Since 1958.
Every pew Kivett's has ever built or restored has started with solid oak. Not veneers. Not composites. Not materials chosen because they are cheaper or faster to work with. Solid oak — chosen because it is the right material for furniture that must carry the weight of sacred use across generations.
We are the manufacturer. That means we control every step of the process and answer personally for every result. No distributors. No subcontractors. Our crew, our wood, our finish — installed with our own hands in your parish.
- 100% solid oak — no substitutes, ever
- Traditional joinery methods refined over 65+ years
- Stain and finish matched to your existing woodwork
- Upholstered comfort options for kneelers and seating
- Carved and ornamental detail work carefully preserved
- Installed by our own trained craftsmen
Why Episcopal Parishes Choose Kivett's
We have spent more than six decades earning the trust of congregations who will not accept ordinary. Here is what that means for your parish restoration project.
America's Largest Family-Owned Manufacturer
We are the biggest family-owned pew manufacturer in the country — with the scale to serve large cathedral projects and the personal accountability only a family business provides.
A Standard Never Compromised
Since 1958 we have resisted every temptation to cut corners. Our materials, methods, and craftsmanship have only improved — they have never been reduced to lower costs.
Sensitivity to Historic Interiors
We understand the architectural and liturgical significance of Episcopal sanctuaries — and we approach every carved detail, every aged surface, with appropriate respect.
Scheduled Around Liturgical Life
We plan every restoration around your parish's full calendar — Sunday services, Daily Office, Feast Days, weddings, and funerals — so worship is never interrupted.
Eastern U.S. Parish Coverage
From historic New England parishes to growing Southern Episcopal communities, our crews travel wherever your church calls home along the eastern seaboard.
Transparent, Vestry-Ready Quotes
Our proposals are fully itemized and clearly written — everything your vestry and building committee need to review, discuss, and approve with complete confidence.
From First Contact to Finished Sanctuary
We make the process clear and straightforward for clergy, wardens, and vestry committees. Four steps from your first conversation to a fully restored parish interior.
Free On-Site Assessment
We visit your parish, inspect the pews and surrounding millwork in detail, take measurements, and learn the history and goals of your restoration — at no cost and no obligation to your vestry.
Vestry-Ready Written Proposal
You receive a fully itemized written quote with every line clearly explained — materials, labor, timeline, and total investment — formatted for vestry review and approval.
Restoration & Crafting
Our craftsmen begin work on your schedule, communicating progress throughout and coordinating every phase around your liturgical calendar and parish programming.
Installation & Delivery
We install your restored or new pews with care, leave your sanctuary spotless, and hand it back to your parish ready for the next service — on time and on budget.
Your Parish Sanctuary Deserves a Restoration Equal to Its History
Contact Kivett's today for a free, no-obligation on-site assessment. We would be honored to partner with your Episcopal parish and bring your sanctuary back to its full dignity.
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