Description
Furniture restorers analyse materials and techniques in order to assess the state of an old piece of furniture and to identify and classify it according to art and cultural history. They use old or modern tools and techniques to restore the piece and give advice to customers as to the restoration, conservation and maintenance of such objects.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
create smooth wood surfaceestimate restoration costsoperate wood sawing equipmentsand woodprovide conservation advicejoin wood elementsdo historical researchapply a protective layerevaluate restoration proceduresassess conservation needsdocument restorationcreate wood jointsselect restoration activitiesapply restoration techniquesengrave patternsage furniture artificiallyproduce copies of valuable objectscarve materialsfix minor scratchesrepair furniture partsprepare furniture for application of paintsell furniturespecialise in an area of historyuse authentic crafting techniqueshandle delivery of furniture goodscontextualise artistic workuse environmental friendly materialsdocument museum collectiondecorate furnituresell household goodsproduce customised toolspaint decorative designsclean furniture