1920’s Tudor Buffet, left side - Before & After. New lower rail, Carving & Turning Replacements & Refinishing. Full restoration. 2018
What is Antique Furniture Restoration?
Furniture Restoration is bringing the damaged piece back to it’s original condition.
To restore both the beauty and function of the piece by following a set of standards & practices.
*This is the highest level of specialized repair work which is typically reserved for highly sentimental & monetary value furniture.
Restoration work may include all or some..
Woodworking Repair - Structure, stability & all damaged wooden components.
Woodworking Reproduction - missing wooden parts are remade.
Refinishing - either cosmetic touch ups or a full refinishing.
Turnings or Carvings - to replace heavily damaged or missing parts.
1800’s Oak Extension Dining Table - Chicago, IL.
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*Restoration work is often confused with and are not the same as furniture upscaling and furniture painting.
**Will restoration work decrease the value to an antique? Yes, if incorrect methods are not followed!
*** A true antique furniture piece will have a history of repair work. And if it is badly damaged and does not function, it will not have any monetary value for resale.
****Unfortunately it is impossible to place a predetermined fixed cost for a table, chair, bookcase and so on. Each project is unique with the type of damage that has occurred and what is required to repair it which is unknown until I inspect it. Best Answer is to contact me with your questions.
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Featured Restoration - 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Table
The value of this mid 1700’s side table was restored with proper repairs. Antique furniture this old commonly has repairs. As long as the repairs are made within traditional methods, the monetary value is also restored.
Epic Restoration to date - 1920’s Walnut Buffet / Sideboard
Underneath the paint was gorgeous walnut with structural damage and many missing components. After the structural repairs, replacements were made - lower rail, turnings & carvings. And full refinishing.
Early 1900’s Kidney Desk with Chair
The chair leg was broken and the piece is gone - difficult repair but very possible to do with hand tools & patience.
The Desk needed a veneer decorative strip, hardware and a few coats of new finish.
