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Updated: August 17, 2016 Rob came to us with a monster 2200 mm X 2200 mm dining table, custom made in a mix of northern and southern Qld silky oak. Now that life has changed, Rob wanted to keep the table but make it smaller and finer. Here’s what we […]
Rebuilding some old maple dining chairs
Cathy has 6 Qld maple dining chairs. We’re restoring all 6 but 2 have broken back rests, so these are being hand crafted and replaced. Once off the operating table, you won’t even see the ‘scars’!
Architect Designed Plywood Seating & Tables – Update
The University of Queensland School of Architecture were so impressed with the first delivery of tables and bench seats for one of their student common areas that they went for a second round. The bench seats have a double use! They can be inverted onto the top of the tables […]
Granpas’ chair
David’s dad is turning 80 this month and the chair he was given for his 21st has a new lease of life.
1800’s steamer trunk
Well, this is something different! A cane and leather 1800’s steamer trunk that we’ve been entrusted with. The client has had this in the family for four generations and we do wish we could make it talk! They know of at least three Atlantic crossings in its life.(we guess it […]
Jill’s cookbooks shelf with a difference
Jill wanted to be a little bit different! This “Pulse” bookshelf was exactly what she had in mind. For those faithful followers, you might recognise this one!
David’s wife’s cherry wood dining suite
David’s wife imported this amazing suite from the family home in the USA. It’s been in the family for years, and now that it’s resting place is Brisbane, the full restoration we provided completes the never ending story!
Jack & Jill Live on a Hill – Part 4 (The Grand Piano is complete!)
We shared with you the progress we made on this complex and delicate restoration… Jack & Jill had a total disaster on their hands when they first began following up with a tuner that they had engaged who made some extremely poor and unprofessional attempts at repairs to the black […]
Catherine’s mahogany bookcase
I try to tell people all the time that housework will kill you! Well, this heavy piece nearly killed Catherine’s husband when the front legs failed during a vacuum cleaning incident, but now it’s wowing the visitors!