Margie simply loved her grandmother’s chiffonier and could not part with it BUT… The colour simply could not go in her newly renovated northern suburbs town house. While the guys here were cringing, we do try and move with the times…knowing full well that perhaps one day Margie’s daughter might […]
This battered tallboy has some history. Originally built by Jack’s wife grandfather more than 80 years ago from trees felled by him at the time. This piece has recently gone through vermin attack and a major flood. New drawer has been made where one was lost (Floated away in the […]
New Project: Mel’s Antique chair. One of the most unique features of antique chairs is the many hours of work spent on their creation. Antique chairs were specially handcrafted, increasing their style appeal & longevity. Ravaged base and chipped mahogany legs and damaged joints This 1800’s circa chair has been […]
We have these beautiful old doors that currently reside in a $5M home on the river in Brisbane. The home was recently sold and is being lovingly restored by a new owner. These doors however have a much richer history: They were originally rescued from a demolition in the city […]
Every piece of these Austrian Bentwood chairs was dismantled and lovingly sanded back to natural timber. Instead of original cane insert seats, the client opted for drop in plywood seats. With their preserved character and quality, we know she will be delighted with the end product.
We arranged to sand blast & powder coat the frame,and craft timber tops for the lovely shelf and top. The timber has been polished and finished in 2 packs clear so that it can still live outdoors without concern of damage to the fine lumber! An elegant look to last […]
We once took the job of completing an unfinished grandfather clock. The original builder of the clock had become clinically blind by about half way through the project, and was almost totally blind by the time he decided to put down his tools, which was past 75% of completing the […]
Our client brought this circa 1800’s cedar writers desk to us after starting the restoration process herself. When it became clear it was a tough job, she asked our craftsmen to complete it. Working with timber has a certain and distinct feeling about it. The natural markings don’t just create […]
Possibly 110 years old, this stool has been sent to us for some TLC. A full strip back, repolish and a new seat with webbing and a new tapestry fabric will have it looking a million dollars! The next stage in the rebirth of penny’s treasured piano stool. All joints […]
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” This is the story of a 1960’s office desk that had been discarded. It was left on the side of the road for kerbside collection. The desk had broken drawers, chipped and missing veneer all over, deep water stains and marks all over […]