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.
Residential Projects
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!
the food prep puzzle
We have a client called Derick and he has a lovely wife by the name of Kailee with a penchant for the obscure. Derick knew they needed some new cutting boards but did not want to just go and buy ‘off the shelf’ so he came to us for help. […]
Kevin’s new Rosewood display cabinet
Updated: August 1, 2016 Kevin’s New Guinea Rosewood display cabinet has come from concept, to sketch to raw carcases to completed and trialled here at the shop to final install and a very happy customer. July 15. 2016 Kevin’s new Rosewood display cabinet is taking shape – from drawing to […]
Granpa’s rocking chair
My late granpa’s old rocking chair that I simply could not throw out! Renowned is going to give it a new safe, lease on life.. WTS!
Liz’s solid cedar tallboy
Updated: March 17, 2017 More progress on Liz’s cedar tallboy! The next time you see this classic, it will look like $1 M! July 1, 2016 Liz has had her mahogany dining table and several chairs done by Renowned to date and she is slowly working her way through her […]