In addition to the broken ended rear spindle shown laying on the chair seat, this chair has lost the lower section of the back splat which normally sits below the bow back arm frame and the chair seat. In order to create … Continue reading
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Repairing a damaged chair leg
The subject chair is a casualty of the larvae of the common furniture beetle, aka ‘woodworm’. At the top of the front right hand leg the larvae have eaten away sufficient timber to reduce the cross sectional strength to a catastrophic level. … Continue reading
Restoring an early c19th chest of drawers.
A chest of drawers provides for a great variety of restoration challenges for an antique restorer. The example shown was described by the owner as a case of “it needs a few pieces of veneer replacing and some work to … Continue reading
Restoring Regency Style Chair Backs
A feature of Regency style chair design is the way in which the top rail doubles as the chair back without the use of a vertical back splat. The design usually incorporates a horizontal centre stretcher which is often decorated, … Continue reading
Using the right glue in the right place!
A key part of the ethics of restoration and conservation is to ensure that the treatments performed are reversible. In the case of structural joints this means using an adhesive that can be softened and the components separated without damage. … Continue reading
Chinese Cupboard made from rosewood
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
Oak Dutch Dresser, c19th
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