Stribling Design Woodworks
2724 Michigan St. Bellingham, WA 98226 360 671-3739
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 Desk
Clean and rejuvenate finish
Repair broken parts
Oak Desk
Clean and rejuvenate finish
Repair drawers/hardware etc
New Dividers
Cabinet to Vanity Retro-fit
New base with legs
New mirror frame
Drawer re-configure/repair
Finish rejuvenation
New parts throughout
First Vanity
Second Vanity
Radio Cabinet to
Small Armoire
Marble Top Sideboard
Major Bed Rebuild
Solid Cedar Chest
Mahogany Buffet
U.S. Senate Office Desk
Oak Hall Bench
