Exquisite Italian Furniture Restoration in London
Where Tradition Meets Contemporary Excellence
Discover Etesian Craft's unrivaled expertise in the repair, restoration, and conservation of Italian furniture. Combining traditional artisan skills with contemporary methods, we restore the timeless quality of antiques and breathe new life into modern Italian designs, offering bespoke solutions in the heart of Westminster. From treasured family heirlooms to investment-grade collector pieces, our meticulous craftsmanship preserves Italian heritage while ensuring functional beauty for generations to come.
Our Signature Services: Mastery in Craft and Restoration
Explore our complete spectrum of specialist services, meticulously delivered to preserve value, elegance, and historical integrity. Each restoration project is approached with the same dedication to Italian craftsmanship that defines our Westminster workshop.
Structural Repairs
Expert joinery and structural reinforcement for Italian furniture pieces compromised by age, use, or damage. We employ traditional carpentry techniques alongside modern adhesives to ensure lasting stability while maintaining historical integrity.
Veneer Replacement
Sourcing rare wood veneers to perform seamless replacements on prized Italian pieces. Our artisans meticulously match the exact color, grain pattern, and age of the original veneer to ensure invisible repairs that honor the piece's provenance.
French Polishing
The art of French polishing requires years to master. Our specialists apply this centuries-old technique to achieve a lustrous, deep finish that enhances the natural beauty of Italian wood while providing exceptional protection.
Upholstery Revival
Breathe new life into cherished Italian sofas, chairs, and settees with authentic upholstery restoration. We source period-accurate fabrics and premium fillings, ensuring both comfort and aesthetic authenticity are impeccably restored.
Custom Colour Matching
Our color-matching expertise ensures that repairs and refinishing work blend seamlessly with original finishes. Using traditional pigments and modern color analysis, we achieve perfect harmony across every surface.
Bespoke Modifications
Tailored modifications to original Italian designs that enhance functionality without compromising aesthetic integrity. From discrete hardware upgrades to structural adaptations, we honor traditional design while meeting contemporary needs.
Antique Furniture Conservation: Preserving Heritage
We offer expert conservation for cherished antique Italian furniture, focusing on historically accurate materials and period-authentic restoration techniques to safeguard provenance, patina, and structural soundness. Our conservation philosophy prioritizes minimal intervention while ensuring long-term preservation.
Ideal for collectors, heritage property owners, museums, and private estates, our antique conservation services maintain the original character of each piece while stabilizing deterioration. We document every stage of the conservation process, providing detailed records that enhance provenance and value.
Bespoke Modernisations: Italian Design Meets Your Vision
Transform your Italian furniture with bespoke modifications that honor traditional aesthetics while embracing modern utility. Our artisans seamlessly integrate contemporary functionality with timeless Italian design.
Consultation & Vision
We begin by understanding your functional needs and aesthetic preferences, exploring how traditional Italian design can be enhanced to suit contemporary living.
Design Integration
Our designers create detailed plans that seamlessly blend modern enhancements with original Italian craftsmanship, ensuring modifications respect the piece's heritage.
Expert Execution
Master craftsmen execute the modifications with precision, whether incorporating discrete charging ports, adjustable mechanisms, or personalized finishes that complement the original design.
Exclusive Upholstery Revival: Bringing Comfort Back
Revive the comfort and style of your favorite Italian chairs, sofas, and settees with authentic upholstery restoration. Our artisans use premium fillings and period-accurate fabrics to ensure both comfort and original appeal are honored.
Whether restoring a treasured family piece or preparing luxury furniture for continued use, our upholstery services combine traditional hand-stitching techniques with carefully selected materials. We source authentic Italian fabrics, horsehair fillings, and natural fibers that match the quality and character of the original construction.
- ✓ Period-Accurate Fabrics: Sourced from Italian mills and specialty suppliers
- ✓ Traditional Techniques: Hand-stitched seams and buttoning methods
- ✓ Premium Materials: Horsehair, down, and natural fiber fillings
- ✓ Custom Solutions: Modern comfort with historical authenticity
Sustainable Furniture Restoration: Eco-Friendly Expertise
We champion sustainability in every restoration, opting for eco-friendly materials, water-based finishes, and reclaimed wood wherever possible. Our methods conserve resources while maintaining Italian artistry and respect for the environment.
Water-Based Finishes
Low-VOC, environmentally responsible finishes that protect both craftsmen and clients while delivering exceptional results.
Reclaimed Materials
Sourcing reclaimed and sustainably harvested wood for repairs reduces environmental impact while maintaining quality.
Waste Reduction
Comprehensive recycling and minimal waste practices ensure our workshop operates with environmental consciousness.
Restoration Over Replacement
Extending furniture life through expert restoration is the ultimate sustainable choice, preserving resources and heritage.
Fine Wood Veneer Replacement: Crafting Seamless Beauty
Our team sources rare wood veneers to perform seamless replacements on prized Italian antiques and contemporary pieces, restoring surfaces marred by age, water, or accident while matching the exact color and grain of the original.
Veneer work requires exceptional precision and an eye for detail. We maintain relationships with specialist suppliers across Europe to access rare and exotic veneers, including walnut burl, olivewood, rosewood, and figured maple. Each veneer is carefully selected, cut, and applied using traditional techniques that ensure invisible repairs.
Beyond replacement, we stabilize lifting veneer, repair blistering, and address checking or splits. Our color-matching expertise ensures that new veneer seamlessly integrates with aged surrounding surfaces, maintaining the visual harmony of the entire piece.
Restore Your VeneerHospitality & Boutique Project Services
Providing Italian furniture restoration, repair, and bespoke solutions for hotels, restaurants, and private clubs seeking to elevate their interiors. We manage comprehensive furnishing refurbishments with luxury, durability, and Italian sophistication.
Our hospitality division understands the unique demands of commercial environments. We provide durable restorations that withstand frequent use while maintaining aesthetic excellence. From period Italian pieces to contemporary designs, we ensure every item reflects the distinctive character of your establishment.
Restoring Mid-Century Italian Masterpieces
We specialise in the restoration of iconic mid-century Italian furniture, faithfully reviving sought-after pieces for design enthusiasts, collectors, and modern interiors while upholding their design heritage and market value.
The mid-20th century saw Italian designers revolutionize furniture with innovative forms and materials. Names like Gio Ponti, Carlo Mollino, and Franco Albini created pieces that remain highly collectible today. Our restoration approach honors their original design intent, using period-appropriate techniques and materials.
Whether addressing faded finishes on a Cassina sofa, reupholstering an Osvaldo Borsani chair, or stabilizing a Paolo Buffa sideboard, we combine historical knowledge with practical expertise. Our restorations maintain authenticity while ensuring these design classics remain functional for contemporary use.
Restore Your ClassicCollector's Corner: Restoration for Investment-Grade Pieces
Our discrete and meticulous service is tailored for collectors and investors seeking museum-quality restoration of rare or high-value Italian furniture. Each piece is documented, treated with archival techniques, and returned to its optimal condition.
Our Collector's Process
Comprehensive Assessment
Detailed examination and documentation of condition, provenance, and historical significance, with photographic records and written reports.
Conservation Plan
Development of a tailored restoration strategy using archival materials and reversible techniques that prioritize long-term preservation.
Expert Restoration
Execution by master craftsmen using museum-standard practices, ensuring authenticity and maintaining investment value.
Documentation
Comprehensive records of all work performed, including materials used and techniques applied, enhancing provenance for future sale or insurance.
Testimonials & Case Studies: What Our Clients Say
Gain confidence in our craft through detailed testimonials and before-and-after case studies showcasing the transformation and longevity we achieve for both individual clients and major heritage projects across London.
"Etesian Craft restored an 18th-century Venetian console that had been in my family for generations. The veneer work was exceptional—you cannot tell where the repairs were made. They treated the piece with such reverence and expertise. Absolutely outstanding craftsmanship."
"We commissioned Etesian Craft to restore the entire furniture collection for our boutique hotel in Mayfair. Their attention to detail and understanding of hospitality requirements was impressive. Every piece looks magnificent and has held up beautifully to daily use."
"I brought my 1950s Gio Ponti chair to Etesian Craft after a disappointing experience elsewhere. They completely transformed it, from the reupholstery to refinishing the legs. It's now the centerpiece of my living room. True masters of their craft."
"The French polishing work on my antique Italian credenza was nothing short of miraculous. The finish is deep, lustrous, and exactly what the piece deserved. Etesian Craft's expertise in traditional techniques is unmatched in London."
"As a collector of mid-century Italian design, I'm extremely particular about restoration. Etesian Craft exceeded expectations with their work on my Carlo Mollino table. They understood the piece's significance and restored it with museum-quality standards."
"We engaged Etesian Craft to restore the dining furniture for our heritage property. Their conservation approach was sensitive to the pieces' historical significance, and the documentation they provided was thorough. Exceptional service from consultation to completion."
Meet the Artisans: About Etesian Craft
Learn about our team's credentials, training, and Italian heritage. Etesian Craft is led by experienced restorers dedicated to blending old-world skills with modern innovation, all from our Westminster workshop.
Our Heritage & Expertise
Etesian Craft was founded on a passion for preserving Italian furniture heritage and a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Our name derives from the Etesian winds of the Mediterranean—steady, reliable forces that have shaped Italian culture for millennia. Like these winds, our approach to restoration is constant, dependable, and rooted in tradition.
Our team comprises master craftsmen trained in both traditional Italian techniques and contemporary conservation methods. Several of our artisans completed apprenticeships in Italy, learning directly from masters in Florence, Milan, and Venice. This authentic connection to Italian craft traditions informs every project we undertake.
Located in Westminster, our fully equipped workshop houses specialized tools for veneer work, French polishing, structural joinery, and upholstery. We maintain an extensive library of historical reference materials, finish samples, and wood specimens that guide our restoration decisions.
Expert Training
Our artisans trained under Italian masters, bringing authentic techniques from Florence, Milan, and Venice to London.
Heritage Focus
We specialize exclusively in Italian furniture, ensuring deep knowledge of design periods, construction methods, and materials.
Modern Standards
While honoring tradition, we employ contemporary conservation science, ensuring restorations meet museum-quality standards.
Contact & Bespoke Consultation
Ready to restore or transform your Italian furniture? Contact us for a one-on-one consultation at our London studio or via virtual assessment. Share your vision—let's preserve Italy's legacy together.
Westminster
London, SW1H 9PG
United Kingdom
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Find Us in Westminster
Convenient Location: Our Westminster workshop is easily accessible via public transport, with Westminster and St James's Park stations nearby. Street parking and secure storage available for larger furniture deliveries.
Studio Visits: We welcome clients to visit our workshop to see our restoration processes firsthand. Please schedule an appointment to ensure our team can provide dedicated attention to your consultation.