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Antique Restoration
Antique restoration, as opposed to refinishing or repair, is a process of restoring a piece of furniture to its original glory. This process may include repairing or replacing broken parts, as well as staining and matching the existing finish. Although the aged patina of countless decades can be achieved through a time consuming process of layering and glazing, rejuvenating the finish is far superior to stripping it off and applying a new one. Some styles with intricate carvings and inlays would be cost prohibitive to have custom built today, but retrofitting an antique piece to serve a new purpose is very popular. The examples below will better illustrate some of these methods. Whether restoring a piece to its original condition, re-purposing an old piece to serve a new function or just removing decades of dirt and grime from a treasured heirloom, anything is possible. French DeskClean and rejuvenate finishRepair broken parts
Oak DeskClean and rejuvenate finishRepair drawers/hardware etcNew Dividers
Cabinet to Vanity Retro-fitNew base with legsNew mirror frameDrawer re-configure/repairFinish rejuvenation New parts throughout