Restoration & Conservation

Traditional hand French polished draw front

Traditional Hand French Polishing

We use traditional hand polishing techniques to create a French Polish finish using natural Shellac.

wax finishing

We restore and recreate traditional wax finishes by hand using our own specialist waxes made in our workshop using traditional recipes.

colour matching

We can recreate old colours after the restoration of furniture and interiors.

gilding

We offer both oil and water gilding restoration and recreation.

Traditional Veneering & Marquetry

We are specialists in traditional or modern veneering and marquetry using a variety of different woods and materials.

Chinoiserie

We are specialists in the restoration and conservation of delicate Chinoiserie decorative art using the finest traditional techniques.

wood turning

The ancient art of wood turning. We can turn new items to your design or can recreate missing or damaged pieces of any size on our lathes.

wood carving

We can repair and reinstate missing or damaged carving and hand carve new pieces to suit your ideas and designs.

Upholstered chair from the Queen Elizabeth 2 ship

Upholstery & Leather work

We undertake all aspects of traditional and modern upholstery using any material of your choice. We upholster leather seats and repair or renew desk linings.

Rush & CANE WORK

We undertake complete refurbishment or localised repairs of all Rush, Cane, Seagrass and Danish cord work.

Clock Cases & Movement Repairs

We deal with all aspects of antique clock restoration. This includes movements, face re-enamelling, clock hand repair and replacement. We are specialists in Longcase Grandfather clock restoration. Cracked or missing glass? We can provide period glass.

Metal Furnishings, Locks & Keys

We can recast old handles, casters and intricate furnishings to match originals.

We restore old locks and can copy originals where missing. Lost a key? We can cut and replace period keys to fit.

Fine Furniture

Making a bespoke wooden table in the workshop

Bespoke Design & Make

You can commission us to design and build your bespoke furniture and handmade items. Please contact us to discuss how we can help develop your ideas and plans.

Modern wood finishing for a yacht interior

Modern Finishing

We offer all aspects of modern finishing including hard wax oils, lacquers, food safe oils, polyurethane and resin finishes.

Antique Furniture Search & Supply

We can source antique furniture for a particular room, space or a period in mind.

Making an antique replica for film advertising sets

Antique Replicas

We can build new pieces of furniture in an antique style. For example, to complete a set of your furniture or for film and advertising sets.

Interiors

Restored grade listed room interior with antique table and chairs.

Restoration & Conservation

We have experience in restoring and conserving Grade I and Grade II listed interiors and non-listed interiors of heritage and architectural value.

Bespoke Design & Make

You can commission us to design and build your bespoke new interiors. We offer full consultancy. Please contact us to discuss how we can help develop your ideas and plans.