Showing 1–16 of 33 results

Retouching a damaged dining table

Called into a customer’s home today to touch out some damage on their dining table.

Didn’t have a busy day planned, so a little colouring therapy did me well. As did my very nice customers and their beautiful home.
I certainly get to see some of the finest homes within Australia over the years.

Still a couple of weeks of holidays, but pop into showroom at times as not always away…

 

 

Restoration of a smashed up chair.

A customer brought this smashed up chair in recently, asking if there’s any hope of repairing, as is part of a set?
To be honest, I nearly said no chance, but knowing Eddie (cabinet maker/engineer) loves a challenge, I said leave with me and I’ll let you know!

 

Restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest

We just finished restoring this second half 18th century English oak cross-banded mule chest for a customer.
There were also several structural repairs, eg top and back boards.
One drawer front had been replaced well over 100 years ago, however they neglected to cross band, so Eddie worked his magic.
Customers very happy with the results.

I sold this untouched 18th century English oak wine table recently.

My customer wanted a fresh wax finish, as hadn’t been waxed in decades.
Lifted the finish beautifully..
Description below,
18th Century English Country Oak Wine Table of Larger Proportions
The well patinated, circular tilt top, on a tapered, turned central column
Resting on three out-swept cabriole legs
This table has never been restored, I will not restore this table until sold, and will only be waxed.
C.1780
H 73cm
Dia 79cm

Lightened this late 17th century baroque Italian walnut cupboard for customers recently.

Wasn’t the original finish and had too much red in the polish.
Will now suit their overall decor better and not look so heavy.
One of a pair of Venetian Murano
Red/Pink and Gold Aventurine Glass Table Lamps. In the form of a Dolphin, in the manner of Salviati, 34cm overall height
Rare 17th/18th century European oil of a classical figure on copper.
Wonderful late renaissance period colours, with a 19th century gilt frame.
17x14cm

Arts & crafts period side table Restoration.

We restored this arts & crafts period side table for a customer recently.

Thought it was worth showing photos from finished to damaged in reverse..

The square cross-banded top badly broken due to being dropped.

Some snapshots of stock in workshop awaiting re wax finishing.

The shops so full of stock I may need to use workshop as part showroom.
Have sold many dozens of pieces from workshop and storerooms over the years, usually to interior designers, but several customers regularly call by to see what’s out there…

 

Restoration of a late Georgian mahogany, beautifully silk upholstered arm chair

We recently restored this late Georgian mahogany, beautifully silk upholstered arm chair for a customer.
He’s owned it for years. His cheeky new puppy thought the moulded hand rest was tasty!
Great work patching and re carving thanks Eddie. I did the colouring, not easy with the silk.
David polished, cut back and re wax finished.

Great teamwork here as always, and one very happy customer!

RESTORATION: Late 17th Century Charles II carved walnut chair.

Originally had a matching caned seat.
Had been upholstered years ago,
with borer eaten front seat rail.
Fantastic repairs by Eddie, polishing by Jack and colouring by me.
Craig Howell, upholsterer dropped the chair back today.
Looking great!!
Merrin will be a happy vegemite

Charlie’s second restoration job.

18th century English country oak gate-leg table.

Charlie restored this table for Behruz, where it sits in their entrance foyer to the centre of a stunning rug.

Charlie’s worked with Amir, Omid and all their wonderful staff for some time now, until he departs for Thailand later this month.

This is Charlie’s ‘thank you’ to the boys