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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Chinese Cupboard made from rosewood

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Dovetail Restoration

Before: This cabinet had several problems. Structurally the joints were loose and it was falling apart. There were gaps between the panels and their frames due to shrinkage of the timber and warping of the frame members. One door frame … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique Restoration, Cupboard | Tagged Antique, Chinese, cupboard, frames, loose joints, panels, polishing, rosewood

Oak Dutch Dresser, c19th

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Dovetail Restoration

Before: This piece of furniture comprises an upper gallery of shelves on top of a base unit comprising a single cupboard with a frieze drawer above.  It is extensively carved. The top section cornice was falling apart as was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique Restoration, Dutch Dresser | Tagged Antique, cornice, dresser, Dutch dresser, figurine, fine detail, frieze, frieze drawer, oak, plinth, shelves

Recent Posts

  • A parcel gilt cane chair
  • The trouble with Boulle work.
  • A new back-splat for a Windsor chair
  • Repairing a damaged chair leg
  • Restoring an early c19th chest of drawers.

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  • Boxes
  • Chairs
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  • Cupboard
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  • woodworm damage

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Antique Broken chair broken leg Cane seating Chair Chest of drawers Chinese cornice cupboard damaged furniture Damaged polish dresser Dutch dresser figurine fine detail frames frieze frieze drawer loose joints missing back splat oak panels plinth polishing rosewood shelves side table stained furniture table surface table top Veneer repairs Water stain Windsor chair Worn drawer runners
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