Repairs to this antique apothecary consisted of: I started by constructing a new base with matching molding. Then made sure the fit was … [Read more...] about Antique Apothecary Repair
Furniture Polishing Service
Scott Doyle
Millerton NY
Furniture polishing service provided for new, vintage, and antique furniture.
Polishing furniture encompasses a hand full of techniques used to enhance an existing finish. During the process, scratches and repairs can be blended in, and bloom marks can be removed. Broadly speaking, polishing furniture can involve cleaning, waxing, the use of a basic wipe-on-wipe-off furniture polish, and the meticulous craft of French polishing with shellac.
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Furniture Polishing Projects completed by Scott Doyle
Upholstered Chair Leg Replaced
This upholstered chair had a broken back leg. It looked like someone had glued it before, but it didn't hold. The leg was broken where the dowels … [Read more...] about Upholstered Chair Leg Replaced
Childs Bentwood Rocker Restoration
Restoration for this child size bentwood rocker involved tightening the loose joints, replacing the woven seat, and polishing. For easy access to … [Read more...] about Childs Bentwood Rocker Restoration
Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish
This antique cannonball bed was previously held together with rope. The owner wanted it fixed so it wouldn't be loose and wobbly all the … [Read more...] about Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish
Depression Era Dresser Repair
Repair work on this fancy chest of drawers from the 1930s included: This dresser was repaired for a Great Barrington MA client. … [Read more...] about Depression Era Dresser Repair
Sofa Table Restoration
Restoration for this 19th century rosewood sofa table included re-gluing loose veneer, repairs, and polishing. To begin, I repaired one of the legs … [Read more...] about Sofa Table Restoration
Plant Stand Repair
This antique plant stand with barley twist legs needed to be re-assembled, touched up, and polished. Some of the parts were split and broken, but … [Read more...] about Plant Stand Repair