Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Antique Furniture Restoration Services
Established in 1990, Daniel Chapman Antique Furniture Restoration is a specialist in antique furniture restoration and conservation. With over 30 years of experience, our work focuses on preserving the historical integrity of period pieces while employing traditional techniques passed down through generations. We serve private collectors, antique trade professionals, and commercial clients across Milton Keynes, North Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, and Oxfordshire. Our expertise includes French polishing, marquetry repair, cabinet making, and longcase clock restoration using period-appropriate materials.We maintain a commitment to quality through meticulous attention to detail, utilising hand tools and methods inherited from master craftsmen. Our services extend to surface mark repair, veneering, brassware replacement, and insurance-related restoration for fire or water-damaged furniture. Clients benefit from our comprehensive collection and delivery service, ensuring convenience without compromising craftsmanship standards.
Services
Antique furniture restoration
French polishing
Cabinet making
Marquetry repair
Veneering
Clock case restoration
Surface mark repair
Brassware replacement
Insurance restoration
Woodturning
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialist experience in antique furniture restoration
- Traditional techniques using period-appropriate materials
- Comprehensive collection and delivery service available
- Expertise in 17th-19th century furniture conservation
- Proven track record with private collectors and trade professionals
What people say
Exceptional attention to detail
Preserved original patina beautifully
Expert knowledge of period techniques
Reliable collection and delivery service
Skilled in complex marquetry repair
Services
Antique furniture restoration
Specialist restoration of period furniture using traditional methods. We preserve historical integrity while repairing damage through techniques like veneer replacement, joint reconstruction, and patina preservation. Our expertise covers 17th-19th century English furniture, including complex repairs requiring period-accurate materials and hand tools.
French polishing
Traditional hand-applied shellac polishing technique that enhances wood grain while maintaining historical authenticity. We use time-honoured methods to restore original finishes or age new timber, ensuring seamless integration with period furniture while protecting its value and appearance.
Cabinet making
Custom cabinet making and repair services using traditional joinery techniques. From complete furniture reconstruction to precise component replacement, we maintain historical accuracy while ensuring structural integrity. Services include table leaf fabrication, chair joint repair, and hand-copying English furniture pieces.
Clock case restoration
Specialist restoration of longcase and grandfather clock cases. We repair veneers, replace missing mouldings, and recreate intricate marquetry work while preserving original finishes. Our services include woodturning for replacement components and brassware restoration to maintain functional and aesthetic integrity.
Marquetry repair
Expert repair and recreation of period marquetry designs. We match original wood grains and patterns to restore damaged sections while preserving remaining inlays. Our techniques maintain historical accuracy through traditional gluing methods and period-appropriate material selection for seamless integration.
People
Daniel Chapman Antique Furniture Restoration & French Polishing
Master Furniture Restorer
Second-generation furniture restorer with 30 years' experience. Trained by father using traditional techniques from London's Shards furniture house. Specialises in 18th-19th century English furniture restoration, maintaining historical integrity while employing inherited hand tools and methods.
Questions
What periods of furniture do you specialise in?
We specialise in 17th-19th century English furniture, including Georgian, Regency, and Victorian periods, though we also handle Edwardian, Art Deco, and early 20th-century pieces.
Do you handle insurance restoration claims?
Yes, we repair fire and water-damaged furniture for insurance claims, working closely with clients to assess damage severity and restore pieces to original condition using appropriate conservation techniques.
Can you match period-accurate materials?
We maintain a selection of period materials including old timber stocks, saw-cut veneers, and authentic brassware to ensure historically accurate restorations that match original components.
Do you offer collection and delivery services?
Yes, we provide collection and delivery services across Milton Keynes and surrounding counties to ensure safe transportation of valuable furniture items.
What traditional techniques do you use?
We employ hand tools and methods passed down from 19th-century London craftsmen, including traditional veneering, French polishing with shellac, and hand-cut marquetry techniques for authentic period restorations.
Can you repair complex marquetry damage?
Yes, we specialise in repairing and recreating intricate marquetry designs, maintaining original patterns and wood grain matches while preserving remaining undamaged sections of period furniture.
Reviews (2)
Hayley Hoskins
Mar 09, 2018
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Daniel has just restored our distressed North Carolinian dining room table to better than I can remember it when we bought it over 20 years ago. I.
Nicole Stukenbrock Mcerlane
Sep 16, 2017
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Great bloke, great work very happy with my sideboard! The pictures didn't do it justice it looked even better in real life thanks Daniel
