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Antique Restoration

Our experienced Furniture Artisans have been carefully restoring furniture treasures, whether they’re authentic antiques or simply sentimental, for nearly over 30 years. We know how important and sentimental some pieces of furniture are and pride ourselves on being able to restore and renew old treasures.

Let us help you preserve your old treasured furniture so it can continue to be a part of your family for years to come. Fill out our Quote For Service form and we’ll email you an estimate.

Take a look at some of the phenomenal antique restorations we’ve done in the past!

Victorian Crown Bed Restoration

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VICTORIAN CROWN BED RESTORATION
This lovely lady from New Orleans came to live with a new generation. She arrived at Chehaw River Woodworks in many pieces. We are proud to say she is no longer a box of parts. After extensive repairs to the carvings and joinery and a full refinishing she now enjoys her new home here in Charleston.

19th Century Meiji Japanese Carved Dragon Bench

Restoration of a 19th Century Meiji Japanese Carved Dragon Bench
This intricately carved double sided bench had each part repaired, hand stripped and sanded, was completely re-glued and refinished.
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Missing Parts to Carve
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Pieces to Restore
Panels Prepped for Finish
Arm Prepared for New Finish
Arm Prepared for New Finish

Eighteenth-Century Tall Case Clock Restoration - Part 1

EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY TALL CASE CLOCK RESTORATION
This beautiful grandfather tall case clock endured a house fire after more than 200 years of keeping time before the disaster. Scorched, broken, and water-logged many would call it a loss. In the skilled hands of the artisans at Chehaw, restoration was possible.
After gathering the many pieces or veneer and wood fragments, the process of assembling the puzzle begins. New pieces and inlay are fashioned, and traditional hide glue fastening methods are used. After many hours of repair, the clock is ready for refinishing. A hand-rubbed french polish technique is used in keeping with the clock’s age. Today this handsome early American artifact once again shines and stands tall.
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Eighteenth-Century Tall Case Clock Restoration - Part 2

EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY TALL CASE CLOCK RESTORATION
This beautiful antique tall case grandfather clock endured a house fire. See part 1 of this restoration (above). In the skillful hands of Chehaw artisans, it stands tall and shines once again.
A french polish technique is used to restore the luster of the finish, and restoration glass is installed in the door over the face. The hand-painted clock face depicting peoples across the known world is gently cleaned to remove soot.
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Eastlake Music Stand

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Butler’s Bureau Restoration

Veneer repair, drawer’s rebuilt and the case refinished.
Veneer repair, drawer’s rebuilt and the case refinished.
Veneer repair, drawer’s rebuilt and the case refinished.
Veneer repair, drawer’s rebuilt and the case refinished.

Gate Leg Table

Veneer repair, drawer’s rebuilt and the case refinished.
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Before - Broken Leaf
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Custom Paint

Metal Polishing