Hand Waxed Oak Side Table This is an example of a piece that only needed a light cleaning and buffing to bring back the original luster. The old finish was in good condition so I hand waxed it to protect it from future wear. Please click on an image for expanded view and then scroll […]
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Chandelier Repair – After. Chandelier Repair Glass chandeliers can be found in a variety of styles, from simple and elegant to ornate and elaborate. I’ve been restoring and repairing antique furniture for decades and I’m constantly amazed at the how furniture can be restored into nearly perfect conditions. Check out the project gallery and video
African Carved Barrel Table. African Carved Barrel Table African carved barrel tables are usually made out of a single piece of wood, often from a tree trunk. They typically have three or four legs and a round top, and are decorated with intricate carving. Barrel tables were popular in Africa during the colonial period, and
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Custom Lacquer Hand Glazed Painted Finish New cabinets were built with cherry wood. A custom lacquer glazed hand finish was applied. The new finishes bring out the natural beauty of the wood. Final process is hand rubbed. It’s a very involved process and you need the right tools and knowledge. Please click on an image
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Custom Water Spotted Lacquer Finish Custom water spotted lacquer finish. This is an example of a custom finish that I created to match the client’s decor. The finish is a water spotted lacquer finish that I applied over a hand-rubbed lacquer base. It’s a very involved process and you need the right tools and knowledge.
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San Diego Antique Restoration of Antique Chinese Statues This rosewood bedroom set was painted green, it had to be stripped and re-finished to restore the Rosewood color and I re-gilded all the carvings. I also did some minor repairs on the set. The results are amazing! To view the project from start to finish click
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Palm Springs furniture refinishing by Museum Quality Restoration Services This Palm Springs furniture refinishing project was to revive an 18th-Century table, owned by actor and comedian Bob Hope. The walnut dining table needed to be refinished with a high-polish lacquer.
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Cathedral City furniture refinishing by Mark Fry of Museum Quality Restoration Services Cathedral City furniture refinishing custom-painted these chair-frames for clients in Cathedral City and Palm Desert CA. All wooden frame parts are hand-glazed on-top of the background color chosen by client. Check out the project gallery to see the results.
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Frankl Dining Set Restoration Vintage Classic Paul Frankl Dining Room Set This Paul Frankl designer dining room set from c. 1950. The dining room set comprised a set of 6 chairs, a cork table and a buffet which was also trimmed with cork. Frankl is credited with having largely inspired the distinctive Mid-Century Modern style,
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Antique brass hardware is increasingly getting important in the market. They are currently being used in large quantities in both the commercial and the residential projects. Most of the buyers have their likings of antique hardware in brass, wrought iron and cast iron. The reason behind this is the excellent polish, looks and most importantly,
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