Restoration

To restore a structurally defunct piece of furniture, you must prioritize restoring its core stability before addressing cosmetic finishes. Restoration differs from refinishing by requiring the comprehensive repair of broken legs, cracked wood, or loose joints to return the piece to its original functional form. 

Sometimes there are failed joints due to the age of the piece and the adhesive, other times it is just a heavily oxidized finish that needs to be stripped and reapplied.

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Regardless, it is a process of stabilizing  structural integrity, filling and repairing minor imperfections, and properly refinishing in a manner that meets your requirements.

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The most common feedback from clients is that their restored piece looks better than when they originally bought the piece.

Refinishing is its own art form.  Refinishing frequently requires a level of care measured in increments thinner than tissue paper, especially if a piece is a collectors item or made from any form of marquetry or veneer.

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Repurposing a beautiful piece of furniture in 2026 serves several critical functions, ranging from taking environmental responsibility for an older piece to personal wellness and high-end home design. 

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The beauty of this transformation lies in the intersection of spiritual history, superior craftsmanship, and sensory richness. 

Sometimes it is a 500-year old beam from a barn turned into a mantle, in other cases it is a 250 year old church door converted to beautiful table, greeting the family with an intangible sense of the past.