French Polishing

This stunning piece came into our workshop for a full strip and French polish. It was in dire need of restoration due to its dark stain, water damage and build-up of dirt.

The table top had beautiful figurings which we needed to make a feature of and what a transformation it was.

Once stripped, I neutralised with a thinner, gave the period piece a light sand maintaining its character and then added a Jenkins antique mahogany grain filler. Once dry I applied a light van dyke wash which I do with all mahogany furniture and proceeded to French polish finishing in a dark beeswax.

If you wanted to restore a similar piece, then please do get in touch. Even better, come and see us at our workshop in the picturesque village of Blockley, Gloucestershire, in the heart of the Cotswolds.