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Restoration Services

Cabinet & Joinery Work

Structural and joinery repairs include the use of traditional reversable methods like using horsehide glue, expertise in both modern machinery and hand tools.



Reproduction

On Site Restoration

​A need for on site restoration is practical when a piece is too large or impractical to move. Every caution is made to ensure in-house work is contained.​

Polishing & Surface Conservation

​​Everything from reproducing individual pieces to whole objects is done with great care and detail, using  period woods to tradtional, European techniques.

​Often overlooked, finishing details can truely make the piece. Preserving patina, with making shellac to French polish techniques and hand waxing. ​
 

Gilding & Frame Restoration

Traditional water gilding and patch repair on Rococo mirrors and decorative objects.

Beginning with wood, gesso, boulle, to 24k gold leaf encompasses typical restorations.

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Exotic Laminates & Veneer Work

​The difficult techniques of marquetry and applying and repairing rare and exotic veneers such as shagreen, parchment, fig paper, and mica  is one of my specialties.

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