Today, each piece is already an original and that is how we see it. Two professions are combined in this activity, artisticjoinery and upholstery. From the joinery perspective we strive to preserve all wooden parts, which undergo petrification and resurfacing. From the upholstery perspective the process is more complicated, because the life of the upholstery fabrics and cushioning material is already expired. Furniture upholstery often changes several times during the life of the furniture, so it is hard to tell what it looked like in the beginning. If at all possible, we strive to preserve the renovating ethics and select materials and fabricsthat reflect the period or the original condition as much as possible.
Restoration of historical furniture handmade, traditional methods and the best materials What services does our studio offer?
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Rattan weaves
We can repair or weave a chair or armchair with original natural rattan.
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Upholstery work
Precise period upholstery work of historic articles with a focus on traditional methodologies both in terms of materials and processes.
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Cabinetmaker work
Traditional activities of the time, i.e., repairs of local defects of armchairs, chairs, tables or larger historical items. Also carving or retouching work in finishing activities.
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Surface veneering
Period reconstruction of historical surfaces in the form of veneering, including a selection of original or alternative distinctive veneers, including the popular and increasingly less available veneer called root veneer.
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Resurfacing
We adapt careful period restoration work to the requirements of our customers.
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If you have chosen a specific service or just have a question, please contact us.
how is the restoration process carried out
manually, carefully and with the best materials
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Manual repair of thonet rattan weave chairs and armchairs
Do you own an old chair or rocking chair with damaged weave? Is the wicker work of your favourite chair broken, or does it show other damage? We manually restore Thonet chairs and armchairs with new weave, so your chair or armchair provides comfortable and adaptable seating for your pleasure.
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Upholstery work
The restoration of upholstery is different for each piece, always respecting its unique character and the estimated final price. We uncompromisingly use the original materials , i.e., African grass, horsehair, new straps or springs, for our restoration processes. The look of fabrics in the as-found condition often does not match the original and, therefore, we only roughly try to preserve it and, with some pieces, we dare to experiment wildly.
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Cabinetmaker work
Under the term carpentry work in our studio, you can mainly imagine the traditional activities of the time, for example repairing the frames of armchairs, chairs or tables. Furthermore, various repairs of local defects of historical articles. Professional carving activities or retouching work during finishing activities. We normally use the traditional technique of removing the original coatings with cidlina.
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Surface veneering
Our other daily activity is the period reconstruction of historical surfaces in the form of veneering. We focus primarily on original methodologies while preserving the spirit and visuals of individual articles. We mainly veneer large folding tables, coffee tables, sideboards, secretaries or other additional assortments such as historical clocks or dressing tables.
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Resurfacing
The best-preserved wooden parts will only undergo a revival of the original surface (shellac, lacquer, staining), while small scratches or imperfections remain as evidence of age. Those parts that show a high degree of damage or attack by wood-destroying insects go through a complete manual renovation. This consists of the removal of the original coatings with a cidlina, light improvement with sandpaper, hardening of the wood (petrification with rosin), staining and final surface treatment applied with a brush (most often shellac).
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Original materials
For the vast majority of wooden parts, we use shellac polishes for the final surface treatment. They create a silky-matte to shiny, well-resistant, hard and pleasant-to-the-touch transparent coating on the surface of the wood. After a complex and long-term survey of the Czech fabric market, and in order to set a quality standard, we resorted to fabrics from Great Britain. Unfortunately, these fabrics completely surpass domestic ones in terms of their processing and design.
Original materials
meticulous hand restoration, preserving the spirit of the item and using the finest materials
Each piece of furniture has its own history, sometimes very complex and dramatic, sometimes peaceful. But never ordinary. At the time of creation it was already distinctive and high-quality furniture. The owners knew it. We move its story further, sometimes just by pushing it along, sometimes breathing new life into it. It is only up to you how its story continues.
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I have my own items
We are happy to restore your items according to period procedures and methodologies using the best materials.
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I do not have my own items
If you don't own your chosen item, that's okay, we'll be happy to provide the product and then restore it for you.
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I need to fix the weaving
We hand weave Thonet chairs and armchairs with new original natural rattan fibre.
