2017-01-19
Bedside table
In need of a little bit of love and tenderness. Stripped, repaired, light stain to blend in with the rest of the room and finished in satin lacquer....
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2016-12-01
Raffe the Giraffe
This Giraffe was not harmed during transport. It was minding its own business at a Guesthouse and fell over. Who's to know what happened. One thing is for sure...
2016-10-29
Dutch round table
Received this table at my workshop. Manufactured in Holland about 25 years ago and got slightly destroyed in South African sun. Luckily we know some tricks to make it look and feel better....
2016-10-14
Rolltop desk
This came from a family farm in the Eastern Cape and travelling took its toll. After some serious intervention this stately roll top has been brought back to life. Still missing locks and escutcheons but I'm sure it will turn up after a good rummage around.
2016-09-22
Oak dining table
Paint technique on Oak dining table sealed with Matt lacquer to prevent stains when life happens.
2016-07-29
English 3 Tiered Dumbwaiter
The problem child - 3 tiered dumb waiter - turned out to be a challenge but we managed to restore it to fully functional and looking well looked after again. Over restoration is something to guard against....
2016-07-28
Oregon chest of drawers
Got a call to pick up this Oregon chest of drawers in the mountains outside Stellenbosch, in the most beautiful part of the Wine lands.
2016-07-21
Victorian breakfast table
Victorian breakfast table (1850's) got damaged in storage and we brought it back to life.
2016-07-14
Oak desk
If people climb on chairs to reach up high and gravity reminds you to use the right tool for the job at hand, it is easy to see how a beautiful little Oak desk will turn out like this...