Repairs to this antique apothecary consisted of: Fabricating a new base to match.Tightening loose hinges.Replacing broken flush mount pulls. I started by … [Read more...] about Antique Apothecary Repair
Case Furniture Before and After Restoration
Chests, commodes, dressers, and cabinets.
RCA Victor Radio Cabinet Restoration
This RCA Victor radio 816K is from 1937. The owner was a hobbyist who asked if I could restore the cabinet while he repaired the tubes and electronics. The base of the … [Read more...] about RCA Victor Radio Cabinet Restoration
Victorian Dresser Repair and Refinish
Repairs to this antique walnut dresser included: Repairing the drawer runners.Re-gluing loose joints throughout the case.Re-gluing loose veneer on the drawer … [Read more...] about Victorian Dresser Repair and Refinish
18th Century Chest of Drawers Restoration
Restoration for this 18th century chest of drawers included: Replacing missing veneer.Re-gluing loose veneer.Re-gluing the bracket feet and their corner … [Read more...] about 18th Century Chest of Drawers Restoration
Lane Cedar Chest Repair and Refinish
This cedar chest by the Lane Furniture Company is constructed of cedar wood and walnut veneer. Restoration service included: Repairing the broken base.Veneer … [Read more...] about Lane Cedar Chest Repair and Refinish
Dresser Restoration
This dresser was badly damaged during hurricane Irene in 2011. The owner wanted it repaired and refinished with a wood stained finish. He was able to bring me all the … [Read more...] about Dresser Restoration
Cedar Chest Restoration
This cedar chest is constructed of solid cedar wood and is mounted on Queen Anne style cabriole feet. Its restoration involved repairs and reconditioning of the … [Read more...] about Cedar Chest Restoration
Depression Era Dresser Repair
Repair work on this fancy chest of drawers from the 1930s included: Re-attaching the drawer runners inside the case.Repairing the worn runners on the drawers.Re-gluing … [Read more...] about Depression Era Dresser Repair
Sewing Machine Cabinet Restoration
This sewing machine cabinet had loose veneer, water stains, and a very worn finish. To restore it, I began with removing the hardware and taking apart everything that … [Read more...] about Sewing Machine Cabinet Restoration
Early 20th Century Dresser Refinishing
This dresser was stored in the client's shed for several years. It was brought in for repair and refinishing because of moisture related problems. There was lifted veneer … [Read more...] about Early 20th Century Dresser Refinishing
Semainier Chest Restoration
This antique semainier chest was brought in for repair and refinishing. A crack on the base had to be repaired, and the molding that surrounds the marble top was re-glued. … [Read more...] about Semainier Chest Restoration