Describe
The object, the concern and how you want to use it.
Inside the workshopStep inside
Patina · furniture restoration
There is more
life in this piece.
We repair wooden furniture: the loose joints, worn surfaces and damaged details that get in the way of using it.
Some marks belong to the piece. Others need attention. We look closely before deciding what to change.
How an assessment worksWhat brings a piece to us
It moves when it should not. The surface has changed. A small part is lifting or missing.On the bench
Look at what
needs attention.
Structure / connections between partsJoints & structure
Movement is a reason to pause.
A loose rail can affect more than one connection. Our assessment considers the whole frame, previous repairs and how the chair will be used.
- What we record
- Movement, splits, missing parts and earlier repairs.
- Scope to discuss
- Stabilising the frame while retaining sound original parts.
A working workshop
Repair begins
with the whole object.
We look underneath as well as across the top. The construction, existing finish and signs of previous work all shape the proposal.
See how we workObject studies
Two pieces.
Different decisions.
Before work begins
Agree the scope.
Then begin.
Examine
Construction, condition and earlier repairs are considered together.
Propose
The work, retained marks and limitations are set out for review.
Agree
Treatment begins only after the scope has been agreed.
Between visits
A little observation
goes a long way.
Notice changes in movement, surface appearance and the room around a piece. A new mark is worth recording before trying to remove it.
Living with wooden furnitureSomething 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