Hello,

As the founder of CLAIR & CO, I have been dedicated to the restoration of furniture and art as a full-time profession since 1995. My journey began with my late father's introduction to woodworking and my mother's passion for antiques, which sparked my interest in the craft. Throughout my early 20s in Washington D.C., I apprenticed with skilled French and German cabinet makers, acquiring expertise in cabinet making, furniture construction, and various restoration techniques, including traditional French Polishing.

In 2004, I established my own company, Restoration Workshop, specializing in traditional French polishing and the meticulous restoration of period antiques. Subsequently, I refined my skills as an art restoration specialist with Georgetown Refinishing before founding CLAIR & CO in 2011. Alongside our restoration services, we began dealing in Period Antique furniture, collaborating with a diverse range of clients.

A 1998 graduate of the Asheford Institute of Antiques, I am currently residing in Downtown Nashville, dedicating my free time to studying oil painting, figurative sculpting, and drawing. My unwavering passion for antiques and the restoration of these exquisite works of art has been the driving force behind my successful career. I look forward to incorporating your project into my journey.

-David Clair


Our clientele includes

  • The White House in Washington D.C.

  • The U.S. Naval Observatory U.S. Vice Presidents estate

  • The Jefferson Hotel Washington D.C.

  • R. Higgins Interiors Nashville

  • Chad James Interiors Nashville

  • Eric Ross Interiors Nashville

  • Lindsay Rhodes Interiors Nashville

  • Jeff Litrell Antiques

  • The Hermitage Hotel Nashville

  • Mary Follin Design Nashville

  • Cliff Leonard Antiques Connecticut

  • Loft Antiques Atlanta

  • Kenny Ball Antiques Virginia

  • The Embassy of France Washington D.C.

  • The Embassy of Ireland Washington D.C.

  • The Embassy of Canada Washington D.C.

  • U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill

  • Jayne Thompson Antiques Kentucky

  • Baker Furniture Georgetown

  • Thomas Pheasant Interiors Washington D.C.

  • Former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich

  • Dr. Sandy Okoro Sr. VP @ The World Bank

  • U.S.Ambassador & Former U.S. Secretary of the Air Force & Space Force Barbara Barrett

  • The Smithsonian Institute Washington D.C.

  • The Center for Pope Saint John Paul Washington D.C.