Journal
Notes from the workshop
Practical advice on looking after old furniture and objects in Singapore's climate, and plain explanations of how we work.
Care and advice ·
Why old furniture cracks in air-conditioned rooms
Why antique and heirloom furniture splits and loosens in air-conditioned Singapore homes, and what to do about placement and repair.
Before you restore ·
Repair or replace: when restoration is worth it
A plain guide to deciding whether an old piece of furniture is worth restoring, with the questions a restorer asks before quoting.
Care and advice ·
Cleaning old furniture without damaging it
How to clean antique and heirloom furniture safely at home, what to avoid, and why spray furniture polish usually does more harm than good.
Care and advice ·
Spotting woodworm and termite damage early
Signs of active woodworm and termite damage in old furniture, what to do in the first 24 hours, and when a piece can still be saved.
Restoration explained ·
The problem with screws and filler
Why quick fixes with screws, nails and wood filler damage old furniture joints over time, and how a restorer takes those repairs apart.
Restoration explained ·
What "reversible" means in restoration
What reversible restoration means for antique and heirloom furniture, why it matters for value, and how it shapes the materials a restorer uses.
Have a piece that needs attention?
Send three or four photographs and we will come back within two working days.