Iron Gate handles each job with the level of and care needed to beautifully restore your antique. Our experts have years of experience. From refinishing to repairing broken pieces and even hand carving, the quality of work is unsurpassed. The work is done so well your Antique will endure another lifetime of use.
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Curio Cabinet-(before) Old black paint Front legs broken off,left and right shelves broken, interior velvet lining was dry rotted
Curio Cabinet -(after) Underneath the black paint-Cherry and Maple Wood. Legs repaired interior removed and replaced with glass shelves. Cabinet refinished in a clear gloss
Before-Childs Roll Top Desk- Drawer damaged, drawer Disassembled,Legs uneven, red and blue paint
After- Drawers repaired, legs modified, desk stripped and refinish-wood is Maple
Customers Mahogany Dining Room Table that had been stored for an extended period of time in a basement. Repairs included: regluing legs to columns, straightening table leaves, replacing missing veneer
Customers Mahogany Dining Room Table that had been stored for an extended period of time in a basement
After refinishing
This is a chest of drawers circa 1850. The piece was originally painted. Any original imperfections were filled in with plaster and then the entire chest of drawers was painted. Sometime in the past the chest of drawers was repainted in white and a coat of blue paint was applied with a sponge. The primary wood is pine, knobs are maple and top and bottom trim pieces are mahogany.
After repair and refinishing
This buffet had been painted to give it a country chic' look. Piece turned out to be a beauty in disguise. Wood was solid mahogany and all drawer pulls and fittings were solid brass.
Old Ball and Claw Sears catalogue table
Oak Bookcase that was stored in basement for over fifteen years. Bottom skirting missing and numerous other structural problems
Restored Bookcase original wavy glass
Oak Spindle with major broken pieces. Spindle replacement pieces carved by hand.
Pieces removed and replaced with new wood.
Pieces removed and replaced with new wood.
Small French Settee in dire need of major repairs and restoration
Interesting note! We found a standing liberty nickel dated 1905 in the cushion of the settee
Settee after restoration
Irish Parson's Bench/Settee brought in requiring extensive repairs
Left arm removed and cleaned prior to repair dowels inserted in to arm prior to being glued
After refinishing
