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Antique furniture conservation
I restore antique items using historically appropriate materials and techniques, ensuring that they retain their character and value, and may be enjoyed for generations to come.
I offer a French polishing service for antique furniture, and provide woodwork repairs.
Strippng and refinishing
I provide a service stripping paint, varnish, and lacquer from furniture, as well as sanding weathered, stained, or otherwise damaged timber. I offer a range of finishes including French polish, oils, waxes, and polyurethane, depending on what is suitable for the particular item.
Woodwork repairs
I offer a woodwork repair service addressing a wide range of cosmetic and structural issues commonly found in furniture. Examples include fixing loose joints, breaks, sticky drawers, dog-chew damage, and repairing amateur restoration attempts.
Reproducing missing or damaged parts
I provide a service reproducing furniture parts where they are missing, or damaged beyond repair.
I provide veneer and inlay repairs, and I can recreate turned items such as chair spindles, finials, and drawer knobs, or other details like fretwork or carving,
Cane restoration
I provide replacement cane panels for dining chairs, rocking chairs, and Jacobean couches, as well as minor repairs to cane binding.
Quotes
I offer free quotes if you are able to bring the item to me for inspection. For many items, I can provide a rough estimate based on quality photos, and a detailed description of the work required.