Collectibles-General (Antiques)/Expert Profile

Expertise

All types of repair and restoration questions regarding wooden and upholstered pieces. I am not an appraiser and therefore cannot answer value questions

Experience in the area

Restorations By Lord Robert is a full service furniture repair and restoration studio located in the greater Amesbury/Newburyport area specializing in projects all over the New England region, many of them on-site. Among the types of jobs performed by the craftsman are the repair and restoration of all types of wooden and upholstered furniture as well as leather and vinyl furniture repairs. We also repair and restore mantel and floor, such as grandfather, clocks. The craftsman has about 35 years of experience. The firm can perform true restoration and has expertise in the restoration of 18th and 19th century finishes, construction, upholstery methods and materials. We are as comfortable with antiques as well as new furniture and are an authorized service center for many manufacturers including Howard Miller, Lane Furniture, Berkline, Benchcraft, Bradington Young, Catnapper, La-Z-Boy, Palliser Furniture, Rowe Furniture, Clayton Marcus and furniture warranty companies such as Guardian Products Guard-Master Ultra Shield and Guardsman.

Education/Credentials

BS degree from Loyola college, many industry courses in wood repair and restoration and leather and vinyl repair

Past/Present Clients

references available upon request

What do you like about this subject?

This is my passion and I am able to earn a decent living practicingthis craft.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Not all "refinishing" degrades the value of an antique piece. If the restoration is done properly and true to the period the value can actually be enhanced.