We often need to dismantle chairs for repair and reassembly, often requiring the making of new components when the original are beyond repair. Once the piece is repaired and rebuilt, its time to add a new finish

The restoration often requires the production of new parts which is a lovely opportunity to do some turning or machining and hand fitting

Remaking some turned parts for an eighteenth century Italian chair

Sometimes its necessary to remake or replace missing components and stabilise damaged frameworks

A new set of supports for a Regency style rocking chair made in sapele

Spindles can be tricky to repair but with a few tricks its possible to salvage a snapped leg or spindle

The boards making up the seats often separate or split requiring some careful regluing

Once all repairs and surface damage has been completed, its time for a new finish

Occasionally, we get commissions to build items to a clients specification such as a set of kitchen chairs in European walnut.