Project Gallery

Check out some of the amazing pieces that Herb has done over the years. We’ll be adding more, so check back soon.

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  High Chest - Restored for Client

  Badly damaged, replaced 30 percent of veneer. Blended new veneer to old color and finish. Complete restoration from top to bottom.
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  Low boy - Restored for Client

  Veneer missing on top, sides bleached from sunlight. Replaced quarter side oak veneer where needed. Re-glued drawers, replaced rails. Applied finish to match original.
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  French Console - Restored for Client

  French console, new construction. Applied muted umber finish. Hint of wood showing through. Wooden top transformed to faux black onyx. Waxed and butted.
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  French Salon Chairs - Pair - Restored for Client

  Restored for client. French style, newly constructed. Stained wood, sealed. Washed with umber gesso. Sealed surface then waxed and butted. Applied additional support pieces, arms and legs.
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  Hoosier Cabinet - Restored for Client

  Family's hoosier cabinet was in barn and neglected for many years, brought to me to restore. The doors and drawers were swelled shut and the original flour sifter was in bad shape. Removed all loose paint, built up finish until smooth. Applied beautiful aged finish to retain character. After restored, the client was delighted with the results and plans to use it and pass down to grandchildren.
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  Oak Wooden Ice Box - Restored for Client

  Client's grandfather's ice box (1905), bottom legs rotted so badly it would no longer stand. Took apart piece by piece, constructed legs and restored finish, and entire inside had to be cleaned. Beautiful period restoration, from the ground up. Aged finish.
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  Primitive Cabinet

  Primitive,2 drawer cabinet. Hand-painted, delicate floral design over aged umber, blue background. Nice hand rubbed finish. Aged chestnut top.
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  Harvest Table

  12'long Harvest Table with drawers purchased in Atlanta. Complete structural restoration. All joints in table re-glued and set. Additional bracing installed to make stable. Beautiful poplar 2 board top. Brilliant period finish.
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  Dressing Screen

  Hand made, one of a kind Dressing Screen. Painted on artist canvas, stretched over wooden frame. Scene on surface recreated from book cover jacket.
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  Kitchen Butcher Block

  Handmade, one of a kind, Butchers Cutting Table, slab cutting surface, aged finish. Built from a drawing for a client. Top is 100 years old, 4" think piece of poplar wood. Legs are made from bedposts. Drawers are hand made. Great primitive piece.
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  Euro Desk

  Hand painted, folding top desk, Davenport primitive. Circa 1890. Complete restoration. Right side bottom had been crushed. Re-worked frame and support pieces. Applied muted, aged finish.
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  Small Cabinet

  Complete restoration. Low Chest, decorative paint, detailed top. Piece damaged, made replacement top. Re-glued all joints in framing. Decorative design on top over copper covered base. Finish wax and buff.
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  Early 1800's Tall Cabinet

  Circa 1800 Tall Cabinet. Primitive beautiful finish. Original hardware. Replaced boards that were needed. Reproduced one missing leg. Matched existing finish on replacement pieces to match old period finish.
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  Corner Cabinet - Restored for Client

  Primitive Corner Cabinet. Circa 1820's. Walnut, beautiful carving. Cabinet door and top had split apart, needed to clam and glue to repair. Frost sides and top. Reproduced one leg that had broken too many times to repair. Matched finish on new pieces to look like 200 year old finish.
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  Dresser

  New Construction, Hand-painted, decorative detail on front and sides. Applied background color then removed to achieve aged finish. Faux marble top (deep umber), aged finish. Primed new wood surface.
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  Hand-Painted Armoire

  New Construction, hand-painted detail. Primed new wood surface. Applied background color then removed to achieve aged finish. Hand painted decorative detail on Front 3 sides. Faux Marble top. Bronze-charcoal colors.
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  Crate Table

  Turn of the century, Produce Box, hand painted great patina. Started life as a produce crate. Repaired damage. Layered transparent stains on top of gold base. Hand lettered "Golden State Produce".
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  Hand-painted Cabinet

  Complete restoration. Beautiful Cabinet circa 1800’s. Original hardware. Hand painted detail and finish giving this beautiful cabinet many uses in the home. Severely damaged, put back together piece by piece. Replaced wood where needed. Beautiful honey combed pine top.
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  Hand-painted side table

  Hand painted petite side table, primitive beautiful aged finish. Aged layered finish on base. Family crest hand painted detail over black base.
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  Hand-painted Wall Cabinet

  Complete restoration. Petite Liquor Cabinet. Hand painted finish and detail. Small feet pads were added to stabilize. Hand painted decorative garland pasted on front. Heavy aged finish.