Specialties
Furniture restorers (a.k.a. furniture conservators) focus their efforts on conserving pieces of furniture, making vital repairs and generally returning them to their former glory. These guys breathe life back into ancient armchairs, save tables from the brink of collapse and give antique cabinets the kiss of life.Furniture conservation is all about retaining the original structure, materials and functionality of the piece of furniture, while restoration involves repairing and replacing existing components with materials or parts which were not available at the time of its original manufacture.The work involves handling both old and new furniture, but most furniture restorers specialise in a particular period, style or material. Furniture restorers and conservators are employed by museums, galleries, heritage conservation trusts, antique dealers, mass-market furniture manufacturers and retail chains.