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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 chest of drawers after restoration

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

The chest of drawers after restoration

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

Clock case coloured and polished by Mike Smith-Wood

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

Restored oak Arts & Crafts style chair

“We are thrilled with the chair that Michael has not only restored but totally brought back to life for us
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