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Furniture Worth Keeping
A well-made piece of furniture – whether antique or contemporary – is worth restoring rather than replacing. The materials are usually better, the construction more considered, and the result, once properly restored, more satisfying than anything bought new at a comparable price.
Our furniture restoration work is carried out entirely in the workshop, under direct supervision. This allows proper assessment of each piece before work begins, better control over materials and process, and a result that is consistent with the quality of the original piece.
What the Work Covers
Structural repairs
Regluing, reinforcing, or replacing joints, components, and structural elements that have failed or weakened
Surface stripping
Careful removal of old finish layers, appropriate to the piece and its material
Surface preparation
Filling, sanding, and preparation to a clean, stable surface ready for finishing
Staining
Colour matching to original or specification of a new finish tone
Polishing and lacquering
Traditional and contemporary finish options depending on the piece and its intended use
Upholstery referral
Where a piece also requires upholstery work, we can recommend trusted specialists
How a Project Works
Drop-off or collection
Pieces are brought to or collected for the Northcliff workshop
Assessment
Structural and surface condition assessed; finish options discussed with the client
Proposal
Written scope and cost provided before work begins
Structural phase
All structural repairs completed before any surface work
Surface preparation and finishing
Stripping, preparation, staining, and finishing carried out in sequence
