Posts Tagged ‘furniture restoration’
Restoring a Four-Generation Scotch Chest
Some pieces of furniture are far more than functional objects. They carry family history with them, passed from one generation to the next and gathering stories along the way. This beautiful Scotch chest has been in the same family for four generations. With that history behind it, the aim of the restoration was to preserve…
Read MoreMore Than Just a Bench
The bench was originally made in the Northern Transvaal region of South Africa and had already been passed through a couple of generations of one family before it was gifted to Franci’s grandparents. Exactly how old it is remains a mystery, but that’s part of its charm.
Read MoreConverting Old Piano Parts into Furniture
Parts from old piano that could no longer be tuned were upcycled into four pieces of furniture by Paul.
Read MoreThe People Who Breathe New Life Into Old
By Pattie Pegler 17:00, Apr 07 2022 ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF “Things often have really sentimental meaning and people are so grateful that they live again,” says professional furniture designer and repairer Paul Harding-Browne. Tables and chairs are the most common item through the door for Paul Harding-Browne. Some have legs that have been chewed by…
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