Restoration Techniques Commonly Used
The restoration of antique furniture involves a broad range of skills, including:
Cabinet Making
From putting things back together to sourcing or making new and replacement parts
Veneering
Re-fitting pieces that have dropped off; replacing complete surfaces as well as stringing and cross-banding
Furniture Repairs
Replacing worn parts such as drawer runners and repairing breaks to legs, etc.
Oil Gilding
From small touch-ups to making missing parts including gesso, and gilding in various grades of gold
Metalwork
Casting of replacement parts; re-fitting of handles & hinges
Leathering
From leather pulls on writing slopes to complete replacement desk tops
Marquetry and Inlay
Simple repairs of loose pieces through to complete replacement working from the original pattern
Hand Finishing
A number of techniques are practiced, including French Polishing, Wax Polishing and Oil Finishes
Sympathetic Restoration
Using traditional techniques and materials to effect repairs
Mark Reduction
Most commonly white marks, scratches and stains in furniture surfacesMy Background
I trained under Bruce Luckhurst at The Little Surrenden Workshops, Kent, in 2003. Since then I have trained in the restoration of modern furniture finishes with Konig UK.
Restoration Examples
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Stephen Davies45 Larkspur Gardens
Holbury
Southampton
Email: restore@stephenjdavies.biz
Mobile: 07870 134 826