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
Furniture Polishing Service
Millerton NY
Furniture polishing services for new, vintage, and antique furniture.
Polishing furniture encompasses a hand full of techniques used to enhance an existing finish. During the process, scratches can be blended in, and bloom marks can sometimes be removed. Repairs, can also be touched up and polished to blend in. Polishing is also something that can be done on-site. In general, polishing furniture refers to cleaning, touch up, waxing, basic wipe on wipe off polishing and 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 connect it to the stretchers. … [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 the seat, I first … [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 time. Restoration … [Read more...] about Cannonball Bed Repair and Polish
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
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 which was broken, and … [Read more...] about Sofa Table Restoration
Plant Stand Repair
This antique plant stand with barley twist legs needed to be put back together, touched up, and polished. Some of the parts were split and broken. Luckily the owner saved … [Read more...] about Plant Stand Repair