Living with wood
Notice the changes.
Keep the record.
Wooden furniture responds to its surroundings. Routine observation helps distinguish familiar wear from something that needs attention.
The object and its room.
Light, humidity, water, pests and handling can damage wooden furniture. A change in the room or a recent move is useful context when describing a new problem.
A joint has started moving.
Note where the movement occurs and whether other parts have changed. Avoid using an unstable piece until its condition has been assessed.
There is a new mark on the top.
Record when it appeared and what happened beforehand. Avoid applying a cleaner or treatment until the finish has been identified.
I do not know the finish.
Leave it unidentified. The workshop can consider what examination is needed before proposing work.
We are moving the furniture.
Describe the object, access and known weaknesses when arranging transport. Large or fragile pieces may need a specialist handling plan.
Something you want to keep
Tell us about
your piece.
A chair that moves at the joints. A table with a damaged top. A cabinet with lifting veneer. Start with the object and what has changed.
Describe your piece