This piece has been completely stripped back. The classic tan orange varnish on this piece had really soaked into the veneer, almost clogging up its beautiful subtle grain. so I had to resort on bleaching it at the beginning of the process. Not a nice product but it was so worth it. I’ve really got…
Read more‘His Masters Voice’ 1930s record cupboard restoration
This commission is a beaut! As a record collector i’m very envious of this piece. So i’m thoroughly enjoying working on it. Especially as i could see a heart shape in the walnut veneer poking through the years of built up varnish and silicone products. I’ve just started this so i’ll keep you in the…
Read moreCopper Patina Plant / Lamp Table
This wooden vintage plant or lamp table was covered in layers of white gloss paint when it arrived at Refunked Hq. After being stripped back it was treated to this realistic copper patina paint effect over its frame legs and bottom shelf. Making it a completely unique piece. The top i hand painted a black…
Read more‘Bumble’ Heavy pine redesigned bookcase
‘Bumble’ was an unwanted heavy pine bookcase covered in white chalk paint. It’s been stripped back with the frame painted in a mustard eggshell with Little Greene Jack Black on bottom plinth and details. The shelves and top of the unit have had the Japanese Shou sugi ban technique appliedĀ to them to highlight the…
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