Business Details
16 Years
experience
Antique Furniture Restoration Services in London
Stevens Furniture Restoration is a well-established antique furniture restoration business operating from our workshop in North West London. With 15 years of dedicated service, we have cultivated a diverse clientele ranging from private individuals and trade professionals to museums, interior designers, and antique dealers. Our approach prioritises close client collaboration, ensuring a thorough understanding of requirements while employing the most sympathetic restoration processes for each piece. Our team comprises highly skilled craftspeople specialising in antique furniture restoration, conservation, French polishing, traditional re-upholstery, and gilding.We are committed to preserving historical integrity by utilising traditional techniques and materials, including reclaimed timber veneers and metalwork passed down from retired restorers. Environmental consciousness guides our practices, with many materials sourced as by-products. Our expertise extends to complex projects requiring analytical documentation and conservation-focused solutions, while maintaining transparency and open dialogue with clients throughout every project.
Services
Antique Restoration
French Polishing
Gilding
Upholstery
Wood Finishing
On-Site Repairs
Leather Restoration
Marquetry
Woodworm Treatment
Japanning
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have 15 years of experience in antique furniture restoration.
- Our team employs traditional techniques like French polishing and gilding.
- We prioritise conservation and use reclaimed historical materials.
- We offer on-site restoration for large or delicate items.
- We serve both private clients and institutional partners.
Services
Antique Restoration
Specialised restoration of antique furniture using traditional methods. Our team analyses original construction techniques to ensure minimal intervention while preserving historical integrity. Services include structural repairs, veneer restoration, and period-appropriate finishing, maintaining authenticity for valuable heirlooms and collectibles.
French Polishing
Traditional shellac-based wood finishing technique dating from the 1700s. Our experts apply multiple layers by hand to achieve deep gloss and enhanced grain visibility. This meticulous process, requiring decades of experience, is suitable for antique furniture restoration and high-end modern pieces.
Gilding
Decorative application of gold leaf to wood, stone, or metal surfaces. We employ both oil and water gilding techniques, using traditional gesso and bole underlayers. Services include frame restoration, ornamental detailing, and conservation of historic gilded furniture.
Upholstery
Complete re-upholstery services for antique and modern seating. We use traditional webbing, springs, and padding techniques with premium fabrics. Our specialists match original designs while offering contemporary material options, restoring comfort and aesthetics to chairs, sofas, and specialist pieces.
Wood Finishing
Comprehensive wood finishing solutions including oils, waxes, and acrylic treatments. Our team analyses original finishes to ensure accurate restoration. Services cover colour correction, protective coatings, and specialist techniques to enhance durability while maintaining historical authenticity for both antique and modern furniture.
People
Matthew Stevens
Founder
Matthew Stevens established the business 15 years ago, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation principles. His expertise in period furniture restoration has earned recognition from private collectors and major institutions alike.
Questions
What types of furniture do you restore?
We specialise in antique furniture restoration but also handle modern pieces. Our expertise covers chairs, tables, cabinets, mirrors, and specialist items like Le Corbusier desks and Queen Anne tables.
Do you offer on-site restoration services?
Yes, we provide on-site restoration for large or delicate items. Our team brings specialist equipment to ensure proper handling of valuable pieces requiring minimal movement.
What traditional techniques do you use?
We employ French polishing, water and oil gilding, traditional re-upholstery, and period-appropriate wood finishing techniques. Our methods prioritise historical accuracy while ensuring structural integrity.
How do you handle environmentally conscious restoration?
We reuse historical materials where possible, including reclaimed veneers and metalwork. Many finishing products are sourced as by-products, and we avoid chemical treatments in woodworm eradication.
What areas do you cover?
Based in West London, we serve the entire M25 area. For smaller items, we offer workshop restoration, while larger pieces can be treated on-site.
Can you restore leather furniture?
Yes, we provide comprehensive leather restoration and re-upholstery services, including re-leathering desktops, chair repairs, and specialist leather treatments for period and modern pieces.
