Services
Plum Studio Offers Expert Repair and Restoration of Wood Furniture
Structural Repairs
Working in old antique furniture restoration and custom furniture, I routinely find solutions to compromised old antique furniture, or newer furniture that: Do no harm, are reversible(as necessary), take into account the character, period and original construction of items in my care.
Table and Chair Repair
All sorts of chairs come in for repair, especially before Thanksgiving which begins the traditional holiday season. Visitors will be coming tables and chairs that need repaired, refinished, redesigned all find their way to my studio.
Furniture Restoration – Veneer Repair and Carving
Furniture Restoration that requires cutting and matching veneer to repair losses on antique wood furniture can be challenging.
Finishes – Restoration of Wood Furniture
18th and early 19th century transparent finishes were mostly linseed oil based varnishes, or shellac/alcohol based 'spirit varnishes'. By today's standards, these finishes offer weak protection against spilled food and drink, water, sunlight and scratches.
Specialty Finish Furniture Wood Restoration
Hand applied oriental lacquer is a specialty finish that requires an extremely laborious, lengthy and difficult technique. This finish is best left to conservators to restore. Gentle cleaning is all Plum Studio 2 will attempt on this specialty finish without written direction from a client to rebuild damaged surfaces.