Furniture restoration

We can undertake all aspects of furniture restoration, including refinishing, gilding, cane furniture repair, marquetry restoration, French polishing and traditional reupholstery, resulting in the sympathetic repair and conservation of your furniture.

Cabinet repairs

We undertake a wide variety of cabinet repairs from the major reconstruction of damaged items to minor repairs which can sometimes be carried out in situ. Repair work can include re-securing loose joints, rebuilding damaged or missing sections, veneer work, marquetry and inlay work. If reconstruction is required old timber is used wherever possible.

Polishing

The greatest of care is taken when polishing items of furniture and we aim to conserve the original finish whenever possible. We use traditional methods to apply French polish by hand and can also apply oil and wax finishes.

Re-caning

This is carried out in-house to the highest standard. We can undertake both blind and French caning, including working on curved backed chairs.

Traditional upholstery

We work closely with local upholsterers who are able to work on both traditional and modern upholstery.

Replacement desk leather service

This is carried out in-house and we are able to provide and fit quality leathers for both antique and modern furniture.

Clock Cases, Barometers and Movements

We are experienced in the restoration of all types of cases and work closely with a local clock repairer who can restore the movements to the highest standard.

Other services

  • We can repair, copy or replace handles, castors and locks etc. and can source replacement antique or replica glass. We also offer a key cutting service using replica key blanks.

  • We offer a specialist gilding restoration service of gilt picture frames and furniture. We use traditional methods and materials and work to retain the authenticity of the piece wherever possible. Minor repairs and carried out in house and we work with specialist gilders on larger projects.