RESTORATION OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE. COUNTRY STYLE OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Restoration Of Antique Furniture
Antiques furniture is the term for collectible interior furnishings of considerable age; often its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features makes the furniture desirable.
The reinstatement of a previous practice, right, custom, or situation
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
restitution: getting something back again; "upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing"
The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition
The process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, vehicle, etc., so as to restore it to its original condition
the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state
How to Restore Antique Furniture
How to Restore Antique Furniture is a hands-on guide to the care and repair of a range of furniture types. Beginning with a history of furniture construction, which introduces the techniques to be found in pieces from various periods, the book discusses the qualities and applications of most common wood types, offering advice on tools and accessories. Among the topics covered are dismantling furniture; removing old nails, screws, and glue; repairing dowel, knuckle, mortise, and tenon joints; mending damaged turnings; tackling veneers and marquetry; and restoring glass, keys, and locks. Colin Holcombe is a professional furniture restorer and the author of An Introduction to Woodwork and Marquetry Techniques.
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steam-bending supports for a rocking horse
Three sets of hands are required to shape the curve of what will become one of the supports to a rocking horse restored at Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine. Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration is now in its 31st year as a family-owned furniture repair shop. From its origins in Newton, Massachusetts in 1979, Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration today serves both the Southern Maine and metro-Boston areas. Visit thomasjohnsonrestoration.com for more information.
the finished repair
Here's a view of the repaired supports to a rocking horse restored at Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine. Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration is now in its 31st year as a family-owned furniture repair shop. From its origins in Newton, Massachusetts in 1979, Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration today serves both the Southern Maine and metro-Boston areas. Visit thomasjohnsonrestoration.com for more information.