The Revival of an Antique Heirloom Wardrobe

This 19th-century hall robe was brought in by our client, who wanted to preserve its charm and return it to its former grandeur. 

Historically, stading wardrobes are part of an evolution from trunks to modern-day closets for the essential household function of holding linens.  Ranging from simplistic to opulently adorned, wardrobes can be full of craftmanship and character.

Antique Glass Replacement

for an Heirloom Curio Cabinet

This antique curio cabinet was damaged from impact from a collapsed wall. The glass panel in the right door was broken, and the veneer on the wooden cabinet was abraded from contact with moisture and debris. 

The curio cabinet was a prized family heirloom, and one of the client’s favorite elements was the character of the rippled and waviness of the glass panel.  Contemporary glass is even in plane and does not have the distortion as antique glass.  A new glass panel just simply wouldn’t do!

Restoration of a Prized Victrola

This prized 1908 Victrola model VV-XX phonograph arrived at our studio with a deteriorated finish, delaminating veneer and extensive wear to the gilt ornamentation.  This floor-standing model features an internal horn and has an unusually decorativew cabinet with premium mahogany book-matched veneer on the doors as well as gilded, dimensional foliate scrollwork on the corners, sides, and feet.

The cabinet is not only beautifully designed, but also includes built-in storage.  The underside of the lid still retains the color ‘Victor Victrola’ logo, as well as the original metal manufacturer plate with the model and serial numbers.

The Restoration of an Antique Claw Foot Piano Stool

Our client had memories of sitting and spinning around in this stool during the holidays and wanted to make sure his children were able to as well.
Multiple attempts had been made to try to repair this heirloom piano stool before it arrived at our studio. There was wood glue, super glue and duct tape present on the areas of damage.  Part of the joint in the column was missing. Two of the legs were detached.  The base was cracked, and the seat no longer spun.