Painted Furniture Restoration
We also specialise in the conservation, restoration, and commission of both antique and contemporary painted furniture, bringing together traditional knowledge, technical skill, and a deep understanding of decorative surfaces.
In our work with antique painted furniture, no piece is ever considered beyond repair. We place particular emphasis on preserving as much of the original surface as possible, ensuring that any intervention remains sympathetic to the character, age, and patina of the object.
Our aim is for a piece to never appear overtly restored, but rather carefully conserved, with its history and authenticity intact. Alongside Eurpean Jappaned furniture, Asian lacquer and gilded surfaces, we also undertake specialist work on Papier Mâché, Tôle, Arte Povera, and Painted Leather, applying the same considered approach to conservation, restoration, and the recreation of historic decorative finishes where required.
The design possibilities are virtually limitless. You may come to us with a fully formed idea, a loose concept, or simply an image or reference that has caught your eye. We are equally happy to reproduce an existing design or to develop something entirely bespoke. If you are unsure where to begin, our team can advise on the most suitable decorative approach based on the style, period and proportions of the piece in question.
Lead times vary considerably depending on the complexity of the work involved. A simple aged colour finish on a single piece can be turned around relatively swiftly, whilst an elaborate painted decorative scheme with intricate motifs, gilded details or multiple layers of design is a far more time-consuming undertaking. We will always provide a realistic timeframe at the outset so that you can plan accordingly.