Wooden Objects + Traditional Finishes
We repair broken parts, veneers, damaged finishes, marbletops and missing metalwork (ormalu) in a manner that allows you to retain the value of your piece.
Click on an area of interest or read more about our techniques below on portfolio pages. We offer a free one hour assessment toward the restoration of your item: Contact Kate for an appointment via email or call 503-970-2509 / 541-531-2383.
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Our work is performed in keeping with conservation principles:
- Reparation of broken, missing or irreplaceable parts is performed whenever possible with original parts, barriers and reversible adhesives unless that is not feasible for the life of the item.
- Holes are conserved, degraded glues are removed, and new era-appropriate or reversible glues are used. We create our own or obtain our hide glue from a reputable, conservation-minded, non-commercial source.
- If necessary, we replicate missing or failed parts from vintage or reclaimed wood; we never use woods from non-renewable sources.
Hardware is found from salvaged parts or created using traditional techniques.- Finishes are repaired using traditional matching finishes or in accordance with modern museum guidelines. (See information on Traditional Finishes or Painted Finishes + Lacquered Objects.)
- Client's are consulted when necessary if replacement is our only option.
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For more information on our conservation services visit click here.
We offer a free one hour assessment in your home or office
toward the restoration of your antique, contact us for an appointment.
Contact Information
dkatiepowell [@] aol.com / mitchellrpowell {@} aol.com
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503.970.2509 / 541.531.2383
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