~ GALLERY ~
The following are some examples of Richard's expert skills and superb results.
~ TWO WASHSTANDS ~
BEFORE. Two washstands in need of some serious help!
AFTER. The same washstands are repaired and restored and are now ready for marble tops and to go back into service.
~ CHURCH PEW ~
BEFORE. This cracked and weathered church pew was once stored in a barn.
AFTER. The pew is now ready to take its place with the owner's finest furniture. The owner requested the shorter length.
~ BUREAU ~
BEFORE. In need of repairs and refinishing.
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DURING. Cleaned, stripped, and repaired.
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AFTER. Restored to its original glamour and ready for delivery.
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~ SPINET WRITING DESK CIRCA 1930 ~
BEFORE. Needs to be refinished.
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AFTER. Refinished to its original state.
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~ BONNET-TOP TALL-BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS ~
DURING. After it was cleaned and stripped - ready for refinishing.
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AFTER. Restored back to its original elegant condition.
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~ EMPIRE STYLE MAHOGANY DRESSER ~
BEFORE. Note the missing drawer pull on the upper left drawer.
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AFTER. Repaired and refinished with complete new drawer pull, fabricated to perfectly match the existing top right side drawer.
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~ EMPIRE CHEST CIRCA 1870s ~
BEFORE. Total restoration needed - mahogany veneers missing, wood hardware missing.
DURING. Stripped, repaired, veneers replaced, hardware replaced.
AFTER. Finished restoration of a family heirloom.
Now it is back to its original state and is ready for display in the owner's house.
Now it is back to its original state and is ready for display in the owner's house.
~ OAK TABLE CIRCA 1920s ~
BEFORE. The table is broken into many pieces.
AFTER. Table repaired and restored.
~ VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD DRESSER CIRCA 1860s ~
BEFORE. Beautiful dresser missing a side panel, missing wood hardware.
AFTER. Restored to its original beauty.
New rosewood side panel fabricated, missing wood hardware fabricated, restored to original finish.
New rosewood side panel fabricated, missing wood hardware fabricated, restored to original finish.
~ SOLID MAHOGANY EMPIRE DINING ROOM TABLE ~
AFTER. Four new leaves fabricated of solid mahogany to match the table.
The entire table was stripped and refinished to its natural beauty.
The entire table was stripped and refinished to its natural beauty.
~ OAK WASH STAND ~
BEFORE. Wash stand had fallen off of a truck and needed significant repair in addition to refinishing.
AFTER. Totally repaired, refinished and restored.
~ GATE LEG TABLE CIRCA 1930s ~
BEFORE. Needs stripping, repair, and
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AFTER. Repaired with new leaf and refinished.
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~ MAHOGANY CHINA CABINET WITH LEADED GLASS CIRCA 1980s ~
BEFORE. Broken glass, broken feet, broken wood doors, broken top, and base missing.
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AFTER. Leaded glass replaced, feet replaced, doors repaired, feet repaired, top repaired, base replaced and refinished.
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~ CUSTOM-MADE MAHOGANY CHESS TABLE ~
AFTER. New top custom-made on existing base. Top includes inlaid mahogany playing board.
Drawers hold chess pieces. Ready for a professional chess game!
Drawers hold chess pieces. Ready for a professional chess game!
~ OAK ROLL-TOP DESK CIRCA 1920s ~
BEFORE. The desk arrived at the shop in 127 pieces!
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AFTER. The desk was repaired, stripped, assembled and refinished. It was brought back to its original glory.
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~ 14 FOOT MAHOGANY DINING ROOM TABLE ~
AFTER. The table was restored and is ready for use in a bed and breakfast.
~ ROLLING COMPUTER TABLE WITH MAPLE TOP ~
AFTER: Custom-made to order for a business.
~ 1940s ART DECO LIQUOR CABINET ~
BEFORE. In need of restoration.
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AFTER. Restored and ready for the next party.
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~ 1940s LANE BLANKET CHEST ~
BEFORE. In need of restoration.
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AFTER. After restoration.
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~ EARLY 1800s EMPIRE CHEST ~
BEFORE. In need of restoration.
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AFTER. Chest has been restored to its original glory.
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