West George Street, Westminster

Before and after, one piece at a time

Seven pieces that went through the shop. Grab the line on any photo and drag it left and right: the old finish on one side, the finished wood on the other. Most are home furniture, a chest, a nightstand, a cedar chest, a writing cabinet. One set is stadium seating, because David takes commercial work too.

Curious how a piece like these gets from one side of the line to the other? Read how a refinish goes, or what repair and restoration covers. Prefer to see finished work on its own? Walk the gallery.

The same bedside table after refinishing, an even deep mahogany finish — Bedside

Open-shelf bedside table before refinishing, the top scuffed and worn — Bedside

Butcher block after restoration, warm and clean on its turned legs — Butcher block

Butcher block table before restoration, grey and stained, on turned legs — Butcher block

Cedar chest after refinishing, the figured front and rounded lid glowing — Cedar chest

Waterfall cedar chest before refinishing, the lid finish worn through — Cedar chest

The same chest after refinishing, an even warm stain and a clear finish — Chest and nightstand

Chest of drawers before refinishing, worn finish and faded top — Chest and nightstand

The same spool cotton cabinet after refinishing, glossy with its brass-framed drawer labels clear — Spool cabinet

Spool cotton cabinet before refinishing, dark and worn on top — Spool cabinet

Stadium seating after restoration, a row of four seats painted teal — Stadium seating

Stadium seating before restoration, the old paint peeling off — Stadium seating

Writing cabinet after refinishing in deep mahogany with brass pulls — Writing cabinet

Small writing cabinet before work, scuffed and dull — Writing cabinet

Got a piece that looks like the left side?

Tell David what it is and what is wrong with it. A photo helps. Drop-offs are by appointment, Monday to Friday, 9 to 2, and you pay when you’re satisfied.

Shop (410) 857-9353 Cell (410) 259-7693