Antique table restoration start to finish from @kylewilliamdesign
The creator documents the complete restoration of a damaged antique French side table. He begins by showcasing its flaws, including missing wood inlay, a chipped finish, and a broken edge. He then walks through the repair process step-by-step: stripping the old lacquer, filling in the inlay with wood filler, clamping and gluing the broken top, sourcing a new handle, and applying a new shellac finish, before revealing the final transformed piece.
Creator: @kylewilliamdesign on Instagram
Transcript
I bought this antique French side table years ago, and was always too intimidated to restore it. It has gorgeous wood inlay design that is missing pieces, the finish is chipped and flaking, and a piece of the top broke off during a move. It also has this pull out drawer with leather that has definitely seen better days. I started with a lacquer thinner to remove the existing finish. I was shocked to see every single element was done in wood veneer. I was expecting some parts to be painted. Then,
Topics: DIY, Craftsmanship, Home Decor
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