We take care of:

traditional furniture restoration
modern furniture repair
touch up movers' damage
refinishing
French polish
English finish
varnishing
patination
veneer repair
marquetry and parquetry
woodworm treatment repair of porcelain

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no obligation estimates
free restoration advice
cost-versus-value advice
fixed estimates
fixed delivery times
full restoration plans
step-by-step restoration
photo documentation
written documentation
certificates
valuations
pick-up and delivery

As well as:

all hardware (grips, hinges)
keys and locks
caning, rushing and webbing
upholstery
tooled leather
gilding mirrors
paintings (repair and cleaning)
rewiring of lamps and lusters
repairing/cleaning crystal lusters
clock repair acoustic
electric instrument repairs

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About DnD

Early 19th Century Victorian
Mahogany Dressing Table

Before

Changes

Problems:
Construction-wobbly, unstable
Finish, Color, and Condition of wood; Missing parts,' Swollen' drawers
Inappropriate replacements

Restoration needed:   Total

Entering the workshop: Complete structure was gently taken apart and appropriately refitted, following original structure and design

Missing parts were re-added: period knobs were turned to match the recovered originals, suitable to the period it was made, (circa 1860)

Swollen drawers were made to fit and glide easily.

An amateurish finish consisting of a combination of poorly hand-painted varnish and a synthetic lacquer obviously sprayed on, to 'hide' this failed effort, a thick layer of wax had been applied. Scratches, fading, due to bleaching from sunlight, left a generally lack luster surface that needed to be brought back to life.

The complete finish was gently removed. Surface damage and discoloration treated. More than 18 layers of shellac was (hand rubbed) applied. Then the top layer was toned down and a light natural wax layer applied to give the piece the protection it needs when daily used.

After