Traditional Hand French Polishing
Wax Finishing
Colour Matching
Gilding
Traditional Veneering & Marquetry
Chinoiserie
Wood Turning
Wood Carving
Upholstery & Leather Work
Rush & Cane Work
Clock Cases & Movement Repairs
Metal Furnishings, Locks & Keys
Bespoke Design & Make
Modern Finishing
Antique Furniture Search & Supply
Antique Replicas
Restoration & Conservation
Grade I & Grade II Listed
Bespoke Design & Make
“Our Grandfather Clock, a family heirloom, passed down three generations, hasn’t looked or sounded this good for many years. A sublime restoration. ”
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm
My interest in making and appreciating fine wooden objects began early. It all started when I inherited my grandfather’s woodworking lathe and tools that began a deep fascination learning a fine craft and working with my hands. This led to successfully completing my Cabinetmaker qualification at University of Suffolk and was followed by reading a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Furniture Restoration with History of English Furniture at Brunel University.
After a series of roles developing my skills with Master Craftsmen, I began my restoration business. It has been built on personal recommendations working for private client’s, industry specialists, antique dealers and serious collectors.
Over 30 years later, we are restoring or conserving fine antiques and Grade I and Grade II listed interiors, sensitively returning them to their former grandeur. I have the greatest pride in restoring the splendour of antique items and conserving wonderfully crafted interiors, bringing them back into use and saving our heritage for future generations.
We also design and make bespoke fine furniture and interiors. Whether restoring or conserving our heritage or designing bespoke pieces, I have found this hugely rewarding. I work alongside my client’s with a shared appreciation in the beauty of fine handmade objects and seeing projects come to life.
When not working at a client’s site, you’ll find me in one of my workshops in Cornwall or West Sussex. Away from the business I like to relax on the Cornish coast with my wife, son and three daughters or coach Cricket and Hockey for local teams :)
Be inspired. Take a look at some of our work at RPrestorations on Instagram
