Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Before you strip that heirloom dresser or sand down grandmother’s writing desk - stop. Some restoration choices can quietly erase the very history that makes an antique worth keeping.The Antique Furniture Restoration Handbook teaches the traditional, conservation-minded methods used to stabilize, repair, and care for genuinely old furniture - without stripping away the original finish, patina, and craftsmanship that give it real value. Written for anyone caring for a family heirloom or a period piece, this book draws a clear line between restoration and conservation, and shows you exactly how to tell which approach a specific piece actually deserves.Inside, you’ll learn how to:- Read a piece’s construction (joinery, saw marks, screws, hardware) to identify its true age and origin- Assess condition and value before a single tool touches the piece- Clean, revive, and stabilize an original finish - often without stripping at all- Reglue joints and repair veneer and inlay using reversible, traditional hide glue methods- Apply and match traditional shellac, wax, and true French polish finishes- Restore original hardware, locks, and period upholstery frames with care- Recognize major period styles, from Queen Anne through Victorian and Empire- Know exactly when to stop - and when a piece calls for a professional conservator insteadTwo full worked case studies - a period chest of drawers and a fragile painted chair - walk through real restoration decisions start to finish, alongside a collector’s FAQ, a conservation ethics primer, and a complete provenance and condition log template to document your work for the next generation.
