Fine Furniture Restoration & Conservation
Specialist conservation of antique furniture, historic interiors and architectural woodwork for private clients, historic houses, museums and institutions.
Knowledge, skill and integrity
As one of the country’s leading furniture conservators, I work for the National Trust, English Heritage, historic houses, museums and private owners.
Previous work has included documented Thomas Chippendale and William Trotter furniture at Paxton House in the Scottish Borders, and the continuing care of the historic locks and cabinets at the John Rylands Library, Manchester.
I work with great care, knowledge, skill and integrity on items that range from top museum pieces, through modest provincial work, to modern and well-loved family items – supported by a wonderful stock of fine old-surface antique timbers.
Services
From museum-quality conservation of documented pieces to sympathetic repairs for well-loved family furniture – each object treated according to its history, condition and importance.
Furniture Restoration & Conservation
Structural repairs, conservation of historic surfaces, veneer and marquetry work, locks, fittings and mechanisms.
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Insurance Repairs
Condition assessments, treatment proposals and estimates for water, fire, smoke and transit damage.
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Historic Interiors
Panelling, fitted bookcases, doors, architectural joinery, historic locks and mechanisms.
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Bespoke Cabinet Making
New furniture designed and made to complement period pieces and historic interiors.
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The works completed have made a huge improvement to the room. Thank you so much for carrying these out.David HarrisonRegional Facilities Manager, Historic England
Tim appreciated the quality and historic importance of these window seats as rare surviving examples of historic upholstery layout, and his careful sympathetic repairs and treatments have respected and recorded some early evidence for posterity.–
I have worked with Tim and his team on a number of pieces over the years and can vouch for the knowledge, skill and integrity of his work without hesitation.Private ClientYorkshire
Where we work
Based in Herefordshire since 2021, I still travel regularly to the north-west and north-east, and have kept my original Harrogate telephone number so past clients can always reach me. Areas covered now include Herefordshire, West Midlands and Welsh Borders, Gloucestershire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and beyond.
I am experienced in handling all aspects of insurance work, including water, fire, smoke and transit damage. I offer skilled appraisal of historic pieces, providing condition reports, treatment proposals and estimates.
Private and insurance enquiries are always welcome.
Memberships & Accreditations
Accredited Member of Icon, the Institute of Conservation
Accredited Conservator-Restorer (ACR) · Listed on the Conservation Register
Member of the Executive Committee of The Chippendale Society
Icon accredited conservator-restorer (ACR) since 2000, and listed on the Conservation Register.