Greene Restoration LLC
Restoration Services
Cabinet & Joinery Work
Structural and joinery repairs include the use of traditional reversable methods like using horsehide glue, expertise in both modern machinery and hand tools.
Reproduction
On Site Restoration
A need for on site restoration is practical when a piece is too large or impractical to move. Every caution is made to ensure in-house work is contained.
Polishing & Surface Conservation
Everything from reproducing individual pieces to whole objects is done with great care and detail, using period woods to tradtional, European techniques.
Often overlooked, finishing details can truely make the piece. Preserving patina, with making shellac to French polish techniques and hand waxing.
Gilding & Frame Restoration
Traditional water gilding and patch repair on Rococo mirrors and decorative objects.
Beginning with wood, gesso, boulle, to 24k gold leaf encompasses typical restorations.
Exotic Laminates & Veneer Work
The difficult techniques of marquetry and applying and repairing rare and exotic veneers such as shagreen, parchment, fig paper, and mica is one of my specialties.