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Yew Drawer Unit
Aug
22
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for the work you did on my Yew drawer unit, I really
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Georgian Tambour Front Commode
May
21
This Georgian, mahogany, tambour front commode was brought to the workshop in pieces.
Every part of the piece was broken and
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Edwardian Roll-top Desk – adapted for computer use
May
21
Mike has adapted this Edwardian walnut roll-top desk for modern day use.
The owner wanted the desk adapted so that it
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Mike Smith-Wood in “Portrait of Cheltenham”
Apr
26
Mike Smith-Wood, long established antique furniture restorer based in Cheltenham’s Suffolk Road, was photographed by Remy Whiting and included in his
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Chinese Carpentry
Mar
21
Mike was commissioned to make a demonstration piece to show the complexities of carpentry developed by the Chinese during the
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Sensitive restoration…
Jan
10
The early Georgian chest of drawers after restoration
“I am really grateful for the sensitive restoration which has been done, enhancing
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Early Georgian Chest of Drawers
Jan
10
This set of drawers was brought to Mike for restoration. The top was damaged due to atmospheric changes over the
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Looking back… Mike’s Tokyo Workshop 1990
Jan
07
Mike Smith-Wood has been an antique furniture restorer since 1975 and in the 1980s lived in Japan working as a
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Clock Case for George Graham Movement
Dec
13
This clock case has been re-veneered with walnut. Mike was commissioned to colour and polish the case to make it
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Great craftsmanship…
Aug
10
“We are thrilled with the chair that Michael has not only restored but totally brought back to life for us
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