Antique Furniture Restoration & Contemporary Furniture Repair in Nashville Tennessee
Clair & Co refinished these tables in a well known Washington D.C. Wine cellar. We offer excellent furniture refinishing services. These gorgeous tables were with finished and coated with a semi gloss lacquer..
Clair & Co removed several scratches in the surface of this classical mahogany dining table with leaves located in the Irish Embassy in Washington D.C. This table was hand rubbed down to remove the damage without sanding into the wood. The top coat finish was french polished after being grained filled, waxed and sealed with several coats of shellac. This type of bespoke hand rubbed finishing method is the appropriate way to restore an aged antique finish without diminishing the intrinsic market value of a true antique. This is the essence of antique restoration.
French polishing & antique waxing conservation services in Nashville Tennessee
Clair & Co are experts in bespoke hand-rubbed finishes including French polished finishes as well hand hand-rubbed furniture wax. In many instances, this type of work can be performed on-site. French polishing produces the finest high-sheen appearance to antiques. Conversely, If a low-luster look is desired antiques may also be waxed and hand-rubbed to a satin sheen.
Clair & Co can also refinish furniture with modern coating technologies, Utilizing water based lacquer, nitrocellulose lacquer, conversion varnishes etc. These are great options to restore the condition of contemporary furniture such as Baker, Kimball, Maitland-Smith etc. Furniture refinishing of this nature is typically done off site. Turn around on furniture refinishing is 3-4 weeks to complete with 1-2 weeks lead time to start project. If you are seeking furniture refinishing in Music City. we can assist.
This period Dutch Vitrine cabinet has a hand rubbed wax finish. Hardware is removed prior to surface cleaning. Wax is then applied by hand in layers and rubbed out to adjust the sheen. Furniture wax is sold in many colors and may be used to adjust the hue of antique furniture without removal of the aged patina. This produces an amazing effect on the appearance of dried out antiques. Antique furniture waxing can be performed on site.