Plowden & Smith: Specialists in the conservation and restoration of the fine and decorative arts. Mount makers and exhibitions installation.
Paneling before conservation from St Andrew's Church, Gatton
Restoration of lacquerwork
After in-filling and colour matching of missing lacquerwork
Lifting and stained veneer caused by water damage
The veneer has bee removed humidified and flattened
After the veneer is flattened it is readhered to the table
During replacement and patching of veneer
The table top is ready for French polishing
After French polishing
During refinishing of paneled walls
During refurbishment of paneling at Sutton Place
After the restoration of the paneling at Sutton Place
Desk before restoration
Desk after restoration
Desk after restoration
Furniture conservation and restoration is one of the largest departments within Plowden & Smith. The team’s diverse specialisations include carvers and finishers and this means that the team is versatile and can compete for a range of projects, including site-work.
Previous work includes furniture from fine antiques to complex modern furniture such as those designed by Bugatti and historic interiors from paneled rooms, churches to yachts.
