John Farrington has over 37 years of experience in antique furniture restoration with skills that include all aspects of cabinet repairs and french polishing. When it comes to repairing precious antique furniture your decision to trust a particular craftsman is quite unique - all other factors come secondary to their reputation. You're probably looking for somebody with the skill, experience and professionalism to bring your treasured antique furniture back to life. Maybe, you would like to commission the creation of an authentic looking piece - maybe a chair to accompany your impressive dining table.
Traditional "French Polishing" is undertaken to restore your precious item to its former condition using the finest shellac button polish. We also use various wax polishes on items such as"Jacobean Oak" or even more modern finishes on good quality reproduction items. New items are turned to the exact profile as the original in as near the same age and type of wood as possible. In many cases the ancient example of craftsmanship may be upheld in restoring a damaged item to its former glory. The re-laying of existing veneer, locating old examples of precious veneer on materials that have outlived their usefulness, to be used in the restoration of pieces where modern stocks have long since ceased to exist.
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