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I have had Michael restore several antique (English oak) pieces, including a small glass fronted bookcase with leadlight in the doors, a drop sided dining table, an oak extension table and four oak dining chairs. The pieces have all been in the family since they were new and I didn’t want the patina stripped away but the timber had dried out, the glue was failing and the polish was cracked and crazed. I am delighted to say that my family treasures are restored to functional and beautiful pieces of furniture that can continue to travel through the generations.Having seen the quality of Michael’s work, I commissioned him to create custom timber shadowlines and a marquetry dining table and splash back in my kitchen. He did not disappoint; spending many hours with the stonemasons and cabinetmakers to ensure that the timber is unobtrusively stained to just the right colour (I couldn’t tell it’s stained if I didn’t know and no one else has ever noticed). He completed the work on time and on budget. The result is breathtakingly beautiful and I am confident it will outlive the rest of the kitchen. (Especially as I know that Michael will be able to repair and refinish the timber work if we ever need it.)Thanks, Michael.

The best restorer I have ever dealt with. Cabinet damaged whilst being shipped, never thought it could ever look the same again. Michael did a 1st class job. Pic before and after.

Very happy with service fixed a broken chair in less than a week at a very fair price.

Wow, I was worried about my precious antique side board, it needed love and attention, the finish was dull and lifeless, there was also a warped top that need to be repaired. Michael, rebuilt to the exact style and finish of the warped top to match perfectly the original piece. I am absolutely thrilled at the expert finish. Thank you Michael. I recommend your work to anyone wanting to restore a valuable antique.

Thrilled with the quality of restoration work on my beautiful Victorian slipper chair which I thought was smashed beyond repair. Michael`s skill & incredible attention to detail is remarkable & I recommend him to anyone needing a top quality result at a very reasonable cost. Can`t believe I found him in Gosford !

Amazing work on my dining room table. Couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience!Top job Michael and josh!

Michael has years of experience in renovating furniture and takes pride in every single job he does. His work is always 5 star and his prices are fair.

I had my grandmothers dresser restored to the original french polish finish after it had been painted purple 40 years ago. It was a fantastic job with no sign of the purple anywhere. Cost was reasonable.I also had a small side table repaired and refinished and again it was a excellent job.

Michael restored an antique cabinet which was badly damaged in transit from England. Wonderful work done and it now looks fabulous. Thank you to Michael.