Steven Ridley - Designer Craftsman

New life to old furniture
New designs for old spaces

Spanish Dowry Chest

A very heavy and solidly built chest with very heavy and fancy fittings. It had been burnt in many places in a house fire. Many sections in the board sides had to be cut away and new wood let in. The whole chest was re-varnished and left very glossy, as the original may have been. With time and wear the surfaces will achieve a better patina.

Examples of other work:

Desk Repair

Fire and water damaged desk

Oak Wash-stand

Neglect, wood worm and water damaged

Mahogany dining table

Party damage!

Jewellery Cupboard

Water and heat damage

Dowry Chest

Large fire damage

Writing Desk

Old age and heavy usage

Village hall windows

Wet rot and worm damage

Chest of Drawers

Neglect and general damage

Bureau

Old age and over use

Chairs

Broken joints

Furniture restoration and bespoke furniture design from Steven Ridley, based in Oxford - Oxfordshire. Antique furniture restoration a speciality, as well as custom childrens bespoke bedroom furniture. Offering high quality bespoke designer craftmanship.