Dean has been coming to Renowned for more than 12 months now with amazing bits ‘n pieces that he’s collected over time. These 2 beauties are the exception. These have been left behind at our factory by an old client that got called overseas indefinitely and she said “keep them.” […]
Christine & Tim’s heavily carved coffee table was painted white with house paint! When we strip something like this back, we spend the time doing it properly and avoid using chemicals that may burn the wood. Christine wants it polished in a Japan black finish. WTS! January 11, 2016 This […]
Wow! 2016 has kicked in with a whole host of new jobs. Even some that are only now being restored following that mighty storm we had here in Brisbane in 2014! Here are some of the projects that we are working on: This classic silky oak lounge suite was sprayed in […]
Updated: February 8, 2016 Ian & Caroline were overseas when we completed this cedar chair. They were so impressed with the picture that they paid for the restoration without seeing the chair in the flesh. We have done a lot of other work for them so trust is not an […]
Update: January 4, 2016 Ian & Caroline’s timber chest is now complete! December 23, 2015 Ian & Caroline wanted this chest redone mainly due to the fact that the previous ‘restoration’ had been done incorrectly. There are many common mistakes made during ‘DIY’ restorations and some can actually cause […]
May 9, 2016 After months of assisting with storage following a full restoration, these lovely cane collar back chairs belonging to Paul & Denise are happily in their new resting place. Updated: February 24, 2016 The cane collar back chairs we refurbished and reupholstered for Paul and Denise are […]
A set of 12 rattan dining chairs in a full rattan replacement, and a wax and polish for Ian and Caroline. They were so impressed, we got 2 more treasured antiques to restore for them. It seems folks do this to us quite often: Once you’ve satisfied them on quality, delivery […]
February 15, 2016 Paul & Denise’s antique bedroom chair is now complete! December 14, 2015 This is another restoration project for Paul & Denise – an antique bedroom chair. It is due for new soft fabric and some style love! Here is the fabric choice. WTS for the finished product!
May 16, 2016 Following months of assisting with storage after a full restoration, the beautiful parker chairs owned by Paul and Denise are happily in their new resting place. And here is the promised extension table as well! Updated: February 19, 2016 The dining chairs we refurbished and reupholstered […]
Update: December 28, 2015 Catherine’s newly restored and re-upholstered silky oak recliner is now complete and ready for delivery! December 7, 2015 Catherine wanted her silky oak recliner restored and re-upholstered to surprise her husband for Christmas. The drab old look makes way for a fresh fun feel in front […]