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Repairs to a Windsor armchair
This stunning 19th-century armchair is, unusually, made of three different kinds of timber: elm, beech and yew. Elm was traditionally…
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Restoration of a 19 Century japanese Tansu Cabinet
A delightful Japanese Tansu cabinet from the Meiji dynasty circa 1880-1900. Tansu (箪笥) are traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinets. The…
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19th-century tilt-top round table refinishing
This pretty little 19th-century table had a massive watermark on it. Sometimes, the simplest jobs bring the most effective changes:…
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1950s sideboard restoration
This very handsome 1950s sideboard was looking very tired, with dried, cracked and missing veneer, and a faded finish. The…
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Bespoke double X legs round table
How we created an elegant dining table with a timeless design, using repurposed timber from an old bookcase. A customer…
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Restoration of a coffee table: 1960s Ercol, model 459
How we restored a stunning vintage Ercol coffee table by recreating two new stretchers and giving it its glorious finish…
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Thonet bentwood chairs restoration
These 6 original Betwood bistro chairs, would have been made in Austria, at the beginning of the 19th century. Most…
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Pembroke table restoration
This delightful mahogany table was in dire need of a full restoration job. The colouring was patchy and faded. The…
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American roll-top desk in elm, early 20th century
This delightful early 20th century roll top desk was a bit of a surprise when we first saw it. Those…
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Restoration and makeover of an “Old Charm” cabinet
Makeover of a vintage British mid-century ‘Ye oldy world’ piece: this project involved a full restoration as well as some…
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Regency Rosewood Folding Card Table, C.1820
This beautiful, folding card table in rosewood and mahogany dates from around 1820. The surfaces and edges are expertly covered…
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French Baroque doors restoration
We don’t know their history, or their journey, but we are 99% sure that this pair of oak doors are…
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1960s Ercol rocking chair, model 470, gold label – £400 ONO
Professionally refinished and polished with original cushions and gold label mark on its underside. The seat is made from beautifully…
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Jacobean Revival Oak Table
This heavy 1930s oak table was structurally fine, but the veneer on the top was worn through completely. On removing…
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1940s Bauer desk
This unusual desk came all the way from Vienna and, having spent a long time in a garage, it finally…
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