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Classic Antique Furniture Restoration

Classic Antique Restorations services the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast region specialising in antique furniture repairs and restoration as well as bespoke hand crafted furniture. With over 40 years of dedicated craftsmanship, Classic Antique Restorations is a well established business, providing a wide range of services including furniture repair, french polishing, veneering, brass inlay, marquetry, waxing, wood turning and carving.

We specialise in all aspects of restoration and conservation of antique furniture as well as the design and build of bespoke furniture to our clients exact requirements. We can reproduce an item you already have or work with you to design and create an original and unique piece of furniture to your exact requirements.

Antique furniture is rich in history and significance. Passed from one generation to the next for many years, it requires regular care and maintenance to ensure that it stays in excellent condition and retains value. The finishes on antique wood furniture are quite different than those on modern pieces. The lack of proper care or incorrect cleaning can ruin your beautiful items.

Through restoring furniture, you are not only preserving beautiful timber and craftsmanship, you are also acquiring a valuable asset.

Antique Restoration Services

Customer Service

We provide a high quality service to all our customers, many of whom have been bringing their furniture to us for regular maintenance and restoration for many years. A large part of our new business comes via recommendations from existing customers.

  • Full written estimates on request with no obligation
  • In the majority of cases we offer collection and return within the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast area at a time to suit you, including evenings and Saturdays
  • Highly skilled and dedicated craftsmen with a wealth of experience in their respective fields
  • Well-equipped workshop using the highest quality products and traditional methods and materials
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antique furniture bookcase

Why Choose Classic Antique Restoration Services?

Professionalism

Classic Antique Restoration Services are South-east Queensland's specialists in antique furniture repair and restoration. We provide a highly professional and friendly service, from pickup to final delivery.

Dedication

Each piece is fully restored using traditional methods and materials, to the highest standard - from repairing a broken chair, french polishing a table, to the restoration of a valuable period piece.

Experience

Our work is fully accountable and guaranteed to please you. With over 40 years experience in antique restoration, we put love into our work to transform your pieces and interior wood to their former glory.

Quality

We successfully repair all types antique or modern furniture including movable items such as tables, desks, chairs, beds bookcases and imovable items such as doors, staircases and panelling, all to the highest quality.

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A True Antique or Reproduction?

One who is familiar with antique furniture and has some knowledge of the periods to which they are linked, is better equipped to judge their authenticity.

To one who is not so familiar, the pitfalls are legion. The inclusion of this topic is to give the newcomer some insight into the faker's methods of deception.

There are numerous factors to consider in distinguishing a genuine item from a fake or made up one.

  • a piece's method of construction.
  • The hardware placed on it, (eg. Handles, castors, locks).
  • Veneers and timbers used.
  • Decorative additions such as carving and marquetry inlay.
  • The finish and overall appearance.
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Restoring and Re-creating the classic beauty of the past

The classic style of the Regency period circa 1812- 1820 was my inspiration for making several bespoke items related to this era. Eg. Jardinier and X- form footstools - see Bespoke for further details

Courtesy - Australian Wood Review - Issue 31 June 2001

Regency Recreation article

Neoclassical Style

The influence of Neoclassicism on furniture design during Emperor Napoleon's reign had a marked effect throughout Europe amongst artisans and ebenistes of the period, and continues to do so today. This Library table reflects that influence, and the lyre, one of its components, is a distinctive feature of Neoclassical style.

Please note: This item for sale.

Courtesy - Australian Wood Review - Issue 99 June 2018

Neoclassical Style